Process Analysis
Are you about to invest in a company without reviewing their material balance? Does your mass and energy balance close? How about the carbon balance? Or are you planning to apply for a DOE Loan Guarantee? Then process analysis is key.
Process analysis is a fundamental component for accurate life cycle analysis and improved profitability. We work directly with clients through their process designs to ensure the unique technologies of their facility are reflected in the final carbon intensity (CI) score. Life Cycle Associates furthers this analysis by identifying and developing strategies to optimize process flow to reduce CI scores and improve facility profitability.
Understand energy systems and processes
Understanding a process analysis is a key component for accurate life cycle analysis. Here is why:
- Life cycle energy inputs and emissions depend on the material balance for your process
- Upstream fuel cycle emissions are proportional to process inputs
- Process emissions are determined by the composition of vent gases and fired fuel
- Life cycle impacts depend on product and co-product yields
Meet DOE Loan Guarantee requirements
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), greatly expanded the lending authority of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) to more than $400 billion in lending capacity. Several LPO programs are positioned towards financing innovative clean energy technologies that are reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We work with clients to help them meet the vigorous loan requirements for these and other technologies:
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
Biofuels
Hydrogen production and infrastructure
Alternative vehicle fuel distribution facilities
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
How we can help
Life Cycle Associates conducts detailed analyses of energy systems and processes, which provides the basis of life cycle and economic analyses. We can help you with: