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Biomass Boiler at the Energy Farm (Completed)

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For many years, the UI has grown significant quantities of biomass plant products at the Energy Farm on South Farms. There have been a few preliminary attempts to identify a post-research use for this material, including the cancelled Vet Med Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project and a study of the compatibility with existing boilers at Abbott Power Plant.  Meanwhile the biomass material continues to be stockpiled at the Energy Farm. This project is looking to convert the existing (and future) biomass from the Energy Farm into power for the on-site Energy Farm facility.

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Biomass Boiler: Miscanthus Usage

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Project Team

  • Project Leader:

    Tim Mies

    Team Members:

    • Morgan White

    Prior Contacts:

    • Jack Dempsey
    • Gary Letterly
    • Colin Reeser
    • Ben McCall

Dates

  • Proposed October 15, 2013
    Proposed by Morgan Johnston
    Completed by Ben McCall

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Project details last updated on: 11/8/2021. Check Project Updates for recent activity.