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WER-14: The use of wind power for oil production in Kansas
Fulton, Jay A. Thomann, Gary C.
Fulton, Jay A.
Thomann, Gary C.
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1982-02
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Wind power,Oil production--Kansas
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Fulton, Jay A. and Gary C. Thomann. The use of wind power for oil production in Kansas. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, 1982-02. 89 p.
Abstract
Five topics concerning the use of wind power by the Kansas crude oil
production industry are explored: ( l ) the Kansas wind resource; (2) methods
of oil production; (3) energy requirements of the oil industry; (4) wind
power options; and (5) economics of those options . Wind power is found to
be an economical energy alternative which could have a significant impact
on 0; 1 industry energy requirements.
Most of Kansas enjoys winds which average above 12 mi/hr, a value of
wind speed for which wind machines are attractive. Furthermore. there is
good correlation between areas of high wind and oil production.
Two methods of wind power utilization are investigated: direct mechanical
pumping and parallel electrical generation. Water pumping windmills
should be able to produce up to 65 barrels of fluid per day from wells 1000
feet deep. Very preliminary results indicate the mechanical WECS could easily
be economical with a 10 year life if propane is displaced. Parallel electrical
generation may be used at nearly any electrified lease. it is the easiest
method to implement and has no effect on oil production. In many cases parallel
generating wind machines should be economical with a 10 year life.
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Wichita State University. Wind Energy Laboratory. Center for Energy Studies
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Wind Energy Report;no.14