Course description
This three-day technical program delivers a comprehensive methodology for evaluating hydrogen energy systems through integrated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC). Participants will engage with structured processes for compiling mass-energy and economic inventories, ensuring that all production, compression, storage, and end-use stages are rigorously accounted. Environmental impact quantification employs both midpoint and endpoint indicators—such as global warming potential and resource depletion—while economic analysis encompasses levelized cost of hydrogen, net present value, and internal rate of return.
The curriculum includes advanced uncertainty and sensitivity techniques, including Monte Carlo simulation and Tornado analysis, to establish confidence bounds around results. Emphasis is placed on hotspot identification to determine which lifecycle phases exert the greatest influence on emissions and costs. Instruction provides also formal report guidelines that integrate technical findings into clear strategic recommendations. This course is tailored for engineering and sustainability professionals who require a robust, data-driven approach to optimize hydrogen technologies for both environmental performance and economic viability.
