The purpose of this project is to identify the resources available to generate hydrokinetic power in Massachusetts Rivers. Also, the project analyzes the impacts hydrokinetic power installations cause on the environment and society. Existing literature was reviewed to gain an insight into the hydrokinetic resources offered by rivers in Massachusetts. Existing turbine designs, regulations involved in building a facility, typical installations, social impacts, and environmental impacts were considered. Criteria were then employed to select suitable generation sites and 22 sites were selected for further analysis. The total combined energy resource at these sites is estimated to be approximately 32.7 million KWh per year.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Fay, William Daniel Byron

Subject

• Industry
• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051410-112339

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Renewable energy sources
• Energy policy

Advisor

• Mathisen, Paul P.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-05-14

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-07