Title page for E-project-042408-122534

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2008-04-24

Authors
Richard John Doane, CM
Celeste N Fay, CE
Scott Michael Guzman, CM
Cara E Marcy, EV

URN E-project-042408-122534

Division Energy and Resources

Title Woody Biomass as an Energy Source for Massachusetts

Advisor
Thompson, Robert W., CM

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
The production of biomass is one way to harvest abundant solar energy. This report investigates the use of woody biomass in various forms as a source of renewable energy. An investigation was conducted to determine the total renewable quantity of woody-biomass available in Massachusetts as a fuel source. Additionally the report looks at various ways to harness the energy and gives recommendations as to the feasibility, including costs, long-term sustainability and public perception.

Files
April_24_draft.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2008-04-24
Authors	Richard John Doane, CM Celeste N Fay, CE Scott Michael Guzman, CM Cara E Marcy, EV
URN	E-project-042408-122534
Division	Energy and Resources
Title	Woody Biomass as an Energy Source for Massachusetts
Advisor	Thompson, Robert W., CM
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The production of biomass is one way to harvest abundant solar energy. This report investigates the use of woody biomass in various forms as a source of renewable energy. An investigation was conducted to determine the total renewable quantity of woody-biomass available in Massachusetts as a fuel source. Additionally the report looks at various ways to harness the energy and gives recommendations as to the feasibility, including costs, long-term sustainability and public perception.
Files	April_24_draft.pdf