Energy estimation on mini households for development of a mini wind turbine in a low wind energy area
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University, Ojo- Lagos, Nigeria.
2 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Lagos State University, Ojo- Lagos, Nigeria.
Research Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2023, 15(01), 041–049.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2023.15.1.0073
Publication history:
Received on 01 March 2023; revised on 14 April 2023; accepted on 17 April 2023
Abstract:
This research study aimed to estimate household energy consumption and develop a mini wind turbine for residential apartments located in low wind energy areas. Through experimental studies, it was found that the amount of energy consumed in each compartment was related to the time of usage and the number of occupants. The study revealed that the living room, kitchen, and security light were the main energy-consuming compartments, accounting for 30.4%, 28.1%, and 15.52% respectively. Interestingly, each bedroom and the toilets accounted for only 5.2% and 3.9% of the energy consumption, respectively. This study highlighted that prolonged usage of energy in these three compartments was the main reason for the high energy consumption rate in households. Furthermore, it was discovered that the energy consumed by households varied depending on the number of hours of usage and the number of occupants. For instance, the living room, kitchen, and security light were used for more hours than the other compartments, thus consuming more energy. The findings of this study could inform the design and development of mini wind turbines in low wind energy areas to promote renewable energy usage and reduce dependence on non-renewable sources of energy.
Keywords:
Energy; Households; Energy Consumption; Appliances; Low wind energy
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