Türki̇ye, Samsun-Havza Rüzgâr Enerji̇ Potansi̇yeli̇ Değerlendi̇rmesi̇

Abstract

ÖZ EVALUATION OF WIND ENERGY POTENTIAL IN HAVZA-SAMSUN, TURKEY ABSTRACTIn this study, the wind potential measurement of the defined region has been carried out by means of a wind tower installed in Havza-Samsun, Turkey. The analyzed wind data have been accumulated and registered from 2014 to 2015 dates in 10 min intervals through the tower of 80 m having three anemometers at 80 m, 78 m, and 57 m. Moreover, other air variables have been taken with the aid of temperature, humidity and pressure transmitters placed at 5 m and 6 m heights of the tower. According to the evaluations, the average wind speed at 80 m tower height has been calculated 4.9 m/s. Also, the average pressure value at 5 m tower height, the temperature value at 5 m tower height, and the humidity value at 6 m tower height have been defined 928.52 hPa, 12.61°C, and 72.14%, respectively. Depending on this data, the energy that can be produced is found in Watts/m 2 for heights of 30 m and 80 m. Finally, the dominant wind direction of the selected region has been determined as the North direction by means of two wind direction transmitters installed at 78 m and 28 m heights. According to the obtained values, it is determined that this selected area is not suitable for large wind turbine investments.