Wind power utilization in semi-arid regions

Authors

  • R. N. ADHIKARI
  • M. S. RAMA MOHAN RAO
  • P. BHASKAR RAO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v41i4.2794

Abstract

Analysis of wind data of Bellary, in the Deccan Plateau region, revealed a probable out-put of 93127 cu. m water per year by a wind mill of 5 m rotor diameter. The output is maximum during June-August with 21533, 25610 and 21663 cu. m of water followed by May and September with 8593 and 9193 cu. m of water respectively. The wind can replace motor driven pumps for irrigating crops in the kharif and summer seasons and in rabi season wind milt can be used for watering orchards requiring limited quantity of water, as the output of water would be 1000 cu. m per month from November to February. She use of wind own mills for irrigation in the tail-end areas of canals and for pumping out drainage water to reduce the water table is also discussed.

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Published

01-10-1990

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R. N. . ADHIKARI, M. S. R. M. . RAO, and P. B. RAO, “Wind power utilization in semi-arid regions”, MAUSAM, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 115–120, Oct. 1990.

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 4 (1990): Mausam

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Shorter Contribution

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