| The Gateway: Two U of A professors break new grounds in hydrogen researchMechanical engineering professor Amit Kumar, and electrical and computer engineering professor Karthik Shankar, have new research that works towards the future of the energy industry.
Both Shankar and Kumar study how hydrogen can reduce carbon emissions in energy production and use. While Kumar studies how blending hydrogen and natural gas can reduce the use of methane, Shankar studies “wonder material” carbon nitride that can be used in computer chips and to accelerate hydrogen production.
Shankar researches carbon nitride (C3N5), a material that can not only replace silicon in computer chips and solar panels, but can also be used as a catalyst — something that accelerates a chemical reaction — to produce hydrogen. | Publication | 2023-03-31 | "Amanda Sparks" |
| Award for Research Excellence2020 APEGA Summit Award for Research Excellence is awarded to a member by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) in recognition of conducting innovative research in engineering or geoscience that has been successfully applied to improve economic and social well-being, 2020. University of Alberta | Award | 2020-05-29 | Kumar, A. |
| A review of the value-added chemicals and materials from bio-based lignin feedstocks. University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Maryam Akbari, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| Chapter 12: The environmental performance of hydrogen production pathways based on renewable sources University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-13 | Kumar, A., Eskinder Gemechu |
| Renewable-Energy-Driven Future: Technologies, Applications, Sustainability and Policies University of Alberta | Publication | 2021-05-13 | Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| The Upgrading of Bio-Oil via Hydrodeoxygenation University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-12-13 | Adetoyese Oyedun, Madhumita Patel, Mayank Kumar, Kumar, A. |
| A decarbonization assessment of Canada’s electricity generation sector. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-06-04 | Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessing the cost competitiveness of electrolytic hydrogen production from small modular nuclear power plants. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-12-07 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| A decarbonization assessment of Canada's electricity generation sector. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-09-20 | Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| A GIS-based optimization model for multi-feedstock biomass supply chain for multi-product generation through integrated biorefineries.A GIS-based optimization model for multi-feedstock biomass supply chain for multi-product generation through integrated biorefineries. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-07-20 | M M Billal, "Dwivedi A", Kumar, A., Roshni Mary Sebastian |
| Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Canada by 2050 what does it mean? University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-02-26 | Luke Sperry, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Canada by 2050 – what does it mean? University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-05-17 | Luke Sperry, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| An Integrated GIS-based framework for optimal siting of biorefineries University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-07-06 | "M Islam", "Rhosni Sebastian", Vinoj Kurian, Kumar, A. |
| Application of artificial intelligence to estimate life cycle GHG emissions in the production of transportation fuels from bitumen University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-02-20 | Giovanni DiLullo, Eskinder Gemechu, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Artificial neural network model for predicting pressure drop in pipeline hydro transportation of agricultural residues. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-04-26 | Omex Mohan, Vinoj Kurian, Kumar, A. |
| Assessing decarbonization of the electricity supply sector through comprehensive integrated scenario analysis. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-05-17 | Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessing the impacts and costs of using low carbon energy technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sands University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-05-07 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessing the potential impact and cost of using low carbon energy technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sandsJune 3-4, 2019. [Conference Presentation] University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-06-03 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessing the value of electrolytic hydrogen in power sectors for reversible gas-to-power conversion and emissions reductionAssessing the value of electrolytic hydrogen in power sectors for reversible gas-to-power conversion and emissions reduction University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-08-11 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessing the value of electrolytic hydrogen in power sectors for reversible gas-to-power conversion and emissions reduction.Assessing the value of electrolytic hydrogen in power sectors for reversible gas-to-power conversion and emissions reduction. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-05-25 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of bio-jet fuel production from alcoholsAssessment of bio-jet fuel production from alcohols. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering TAC Meeting University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-11-30 | "Dwivedi A", "Nayan N", Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of bio-jet fuel production from alcoholsAssessment of bio-jet fuel production from alcohols University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-10-26 | "Nayan N", "Dwivedi A", Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of decarbonizing the road transportation sector using low carbon fuelsAssessment of decarbonizing the road transportation sector using low carbon fuels University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-08-11 | Minza Haider, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of environmental and economic footprints of energy storage systems. University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-02-20 | "Mustafizur Rahman", Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of greenhouse gas abatement scenarios for the pulp and paper sector University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-12-07 | Christophe Owttrim, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of greenhouse gas reduction options for Canada’s iron, gold, and potash mining sectors. University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-07-23 | Anil-Kumar Katta, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of life cycle GHG emissions for sustainable municipal solid waste management University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-05-11 | "Zhan H", Roshni Mary Sebastian, M H Khan, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of options for reduction of energy and GHG emissions for pulp and paper sector. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-02-07 | Christophe Owttrim, Kumar, A. |
| Biomass and waste feedstock inventory for Canada University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-07-23 | Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| Blending blue hydrogen with natural gas for direct consumption: Examining the effect of hydrogen concentration on transportation and well-to-combustion greenhouse gas emissions University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-26 | Giovanni DiLullo, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Can low-carbon hydrogen from Canada be competitive in international markets?Can low-carbon hydrogen from Canada be competitive in international markets? University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-06-04 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Matthew Davis, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Co-processing of bio-oil and crude oil in a conventional refinery: Cost and bio-carbon content assessments for different pathways University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-02-20 | "Debarati Biswas", Ali Alizadeh, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| Comparative cost and greenhouse gas emission assessment of land-based hydrogen transportation systems.Comparative cost and greenhouse gas emission assessment of land-based hydrogen transportation systems. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-04-27 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Matthew Davis, Tanveer Mehedi, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Comparative techno-economic assessment of renewable natural gas (RNG) production pathways from various biomass feedstocks University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-07-06 | Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Decarbonization of the electricity supply sector through development of energy systems model.Decarbonization of the electricity supply sector through development of energy systems model. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-05-25 | Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Developing a framework to assess the long-term environmental consequences of the transition to cleaner electricity generation: the case of Alberta University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-11-23 | Matthew Davis, Tanveer Mehedi, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a bottom-up framework to determine energy efficiency contribution potential of more than 100 measures for meeting national net-zero GHG emissions. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-11-29 | Luke Sperry, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a framework for forecasting residential and non-residential solid waste generation, disposal and diversion using machine learning approaches.Development of a framework for forecasting residential and non-residential solid waste generation, disposal and diversion using machine learning approaches. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-05-12 | M M Billal, Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a techno-economic model for assessment of an integrated pyrolysis and fermentation plants for production of bio-oil and ethanol. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-04-26 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a techno-economic model for the assessment of chemical looping combustion to produce hydrogen University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-26 | "Karina Anaya", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a techno-economic model for the assessment of cost of bitumen using steam-solvent extraction technology.Development of a techno-economic model for the assessment of cost of bitumen using steam-solvent extraction technology. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-10-26 | Mustakimul Hoque, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a techno-economic model for the assessment of the enhanced solvent extraction incorporating electromagnetic heating technology University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-26 | Isabel Toro, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Development of an economy-wide decarbonization assessment framework for an emission intensive and a net energy exporting jurisdiction.Development of an economy-wide decarbonization assessment framework for an emission intensive and a net energy exporting jurisdiction. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-08-11 | Luke Sperry, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Development of Biomass Feedstock Inventory for Canada University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-05-10 | Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| Development of energy efficiency cost curves: pulp & paper and iron & steel sectors University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-05-11 | Christophe Owttrim, Saeidreza Radpour, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Development of long-term GHG mitigation options for the Canadian oil sands University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-02-20 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A., Eskinder Gemechu, Olufemi Oni |
| Development of optimal location of biorefinery through integration of GIS and techno-economic modelsJuly 12-15, 2020. [Conference Presentation]. University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-07-12 | "M Billal", "M Islam", Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| Development of rigorous refining model simulation models to determine the greenhouse gas emission impact of Canadian crude oil blends in a refineryNov 11-15, 2019. [Conference Presentation] University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-11-11 | Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Development of techno-economic and greenhouse gas emissions models for the assessment of valuable metals recovery from the oil sands University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-07-23 | "Miguel Barritto", Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Development of techno-economic model for assessment of bio-hubs. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-04-26 | Maryam Akbari, Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| Development of techno-economic models for the assessment of utility-scale electro-chemical energy storage technologies University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-07-23 | "Mustafizur Rahman", Kumar, A. |
| EU-Canada cooperation on climate change University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-11-23 | Kumar, A. |
| Future Energy system overview University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-06-23 | Kumar, A. |
| Green hydrogen production in Canada for export to Europe – An assessment of technical potential. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-05-17 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Greenhouse gas emissions and cost footprints of asphaltene-based carbon fibers derived from oil sands bitumen University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-10-26 | "Baritto M", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Greenhouse gas intensity and share of low-carbon technology vehicles in 2050.Greenhouse gas intensity and share of low-carbon technology vehicles in 2050. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-04-26 | Minza Haider, Kumar, A., Matthew Davis |
| How effective is hydrogen-natural gas blending at reducing greenhouse gas emissions?How effective is hydrogen-natural gas blending at reducing greenhouse gas emissions? University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-04-27 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Matthew Davis, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Kumar, A. |
| Hydrogen for decarbonization of aviation sector.Hydrogen for decarbonization of aviation sector. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-05-26 | Kumar, A. |
| Investigating the techno-economic performance of chemical looping technology for hydrogen productionInvestigating the techno-economic performance of chemical looping technology for hydrogen production. Carbon Capture Canada Conference University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-09-22 | "Anaya K", Kumar, A., Olufemi Oni |
| Is there a value for low carbon hydrogen exports from Alberta, Canada in international markets?Is there a value for low carbon hydrogen exports from Alberta, Canada in international markets? University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-04-27 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Matthew Davis, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Large scale hydrogen production from alternative sources: a comprehensive assessment University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-07-13 | Kumar, A. |
| Large-scale hydrogen production from alternative sources for hydrogen economy. University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-08-15 | Kumar, A. |
| LCA/TEA of biomass with carbon removal and storage (BiCRS)Amit Kumar - Invited expert panelist.
LCA/TEA of biomass with carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-07-28 | Kumar, A. |
| Life cycle GHG emissions assessment of vanadium recovery from spent catalysts from bitumen upgraders.Life cycle GHG emissions assessment of vanadium recovery from spent catalysts from bitumen upgraders. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-05-25 | "Baritto M", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions assessments of an integrated biorefinery producing bio-oil, ethanol, and hydrogen University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-12-07 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Long-term evaluation of carbon capture and low-carbon energy technologies in the oil sands University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-07-23 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Net-zero pathways for cement sector University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-08-11 | "Clark G", Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Optimal siting of municipal solid waste to energy conversion facilities through a GIS-based framework University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-02-20 | Md Shahinoor Islam, Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| Projections of cost of ownership; GHG intensity; and market share of vehicles in the passenger and freight transportation sectors. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-09-20 | Minza Haider, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Prospects of renewable natural gas in North America: A review of feedstock availability, conversion technology, economic viability and emissions reduction potential.July 14-17, 2019. [Conference Presentation] University of Alberta | Activity | 2019-07-14 | Adetoyese Oyedun, Madhumita Patel, Kumar, A. |
| Techno-economic Assessment of renewable natural gas (RNG) production from various thermo-chemical and biological conversion processes using biomass feedstocks. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-04-27 | Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Techno-economic assessment of vanadium recovery from bitumen spent catalyst University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-26 | "Baritto Miguel", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Techno-economic assessment of Vanadium recovery from spent catalysts from the upgrading and refining of bitumen University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-05-11 | "M Baritto", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| The development of a GIS-based framework for determining optimal locations for biorefineries in Canada. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-06-28 | "Billal Mashum", "Islam Mohammad", Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| The development of an integrated GIS-based MINLP model with economies of scale for electricity generation from waste-to-energy facilities in Western Canada.The development of an integrated GIS-based MINLP model with economies of scale for electricity generation from waste-to-energy facilities in Western Canada. University of Alberta | Activity | 2022-05-25 | M M Billal, Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| The development of data-intensive models for the estimation of GHG intensity, cost and market shares of vehicles in the passenger and freight transportation sectors by 2050 University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-06-28 | Minza Haider, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| The development of data-intensive techno-economic models for the comparison of 5 biomass conversion pathways for the production of renewable natural gas. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-06-28 | Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| The development of process models to evaluate the performance of N-solv, eseieh, and sagd oil sands University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-02-26 | Olufemi Oni, Isabel Toro, Kumar, A. |
| The development of techno-economic model for the assessment of biorefinery for the production of bio-oil, ethanol, and hydrogen University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-02-26 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| The technical and economic potential for improving energy efficiency in the Canadian pulp and paper sector. University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-06-28 | Christophe Owttrim, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Using proxy models and adaptive sampling to integrate complex engineering models into life cycle assessments of energy systems University of Alberta | Activity | 2021-12-07 | Giovanni DiLullo, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| A Techno-Economic and Life-cycle Assessment of the Production of Fuels and Chemicals from Biomass | Publication | 2018-12-11 | Mayank Kumar |
| An assessment of the Penetration of Low Carbon Technologies in the Energy Demand and Supply Sectors | Publication | 2021-01-26 | Saeidreza Radpour |
| Assessment of energy efficiency improvement opportunities and the long-term potential for greenhouse gas mitigation in industrial sector | Publication | 2019-04-11 | Ali Talaei |
| Conversion of Organic Waste to Value-added Products | Publication | 2019-09-23 | Maryam Akbari |
| Developing a Framework for Improving the Accuracy of Process-based LCA for Energy Pathways | Publication | 2022-05-08 | Giovanni DiLullo |
| Development of Methodological Framework and its Application for Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Fuels for Transportation | Publication | 2019-07-25 | Nafisa Mahbub |
| Production of Renewable Diesel from Lignocellulosic biomass through Fast pyrolysis and Hydroprocessing Technology | Publication | 2019-07-31 | Madhumita Patel |
| A comparative assessment of fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and intermediate pyrolysis to produce value-added products from municipal solid waste | Publication | 2020-01-01 | Wasel-ur Rahman |
| Assessment of co-processing hydrodeoxygenated fast pyrolysis oil and vacuum gas oil in a fluid catalytic cracking unit | Publication | 2020-09-09 | Ali Alizadeh |
| Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation Potential and Abatement Costs of Alternative Technology Options for Oil Sands | Publication | 2020-01-15 | Ryan Janzen |
| Assessment of greenhouse gas reduction options for the iron, gold, and potash mining sectors | Publication | 2019-07-02 | Anil-Kumar Katta |
| Assessment of Integrated Multi-Product Biorefineries | Publication | 2022-05-10 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa |
| Development of Optimum Locations and Scales for an Integrated Multi-feedstock Waste-to-value-added Facility through Geographical Information System Modelling | Publication | 2019-05-01 | Prashant Patel |
| Estimation of the Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Bitumen-Derived Petroleum Fuels using Enhanced Solvent Extraction Incorporating Electromagnetic Heating (ESEIEH) and Toe-to-Heel Air Injection (THAI) Extraction Technologies | Publication | 2019-12-20 | Mohsen Safaei |
| Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Oil Sands-Derived Transportation Fuels Produced from the Vapor Solvent-Based Extraction Process | Publication | 2018-09-15 | Elvis Ibadin |
| Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessments of Oil Sands Products and LNG Supply Chains from Canada to Asia-Pacific and Western Europe | Publication | 2017-09-25 | Krishna Sapkota |
| Techno-economic assessment of solvent-based bitumen extraction technologies including in-situ electromagnetic heating | Publication | 2021-09-23 | Isabel Toro |
| The Role of Industrial Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching as Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions in the Canadian Pulp and Paper Sector | Publication | 2022-01-01 | Christophe Owttrim |
| Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System - Application to Canada. University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-02-20 | Matthew Davis, Ryan Janzen, Kumar, A. |
| Development of techno-economic models for assessment of heavy metal production from by-products produced in bitumen value chain University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-14 | "Miguel Baritto", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Greenhouse gas emission implications of blending blue hydrogen in natural gas pipelines for large-scale utilization University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-14 | Giovanni DiLullo, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Integration of scale and optimal location for development of commercial scale biorefinery. University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-14 | Kumar, A. |
| LEAP Canada: Pulp and paper energy and GHG analysis University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-08-31 | Christophe Owttrim, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Life cycle GHG footprints of MSW-based intermediate for production of renewable liquid fuels and its comparison with conventional utilization pathways University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-10-14 | Roshni Mary Sebastian, Han Zhang, Kumar, A. |
| Renewable natural gas (RNG) production through various production processes University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-11-23 | Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Technical potential of hydrogen and GHG emission in its transportation through natural gas pipelines University of Alberta | Activity | 2020-07-30 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Giovanni DiLullo, Matthew Davis, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| . Techno-economic assessment of wet and dry torrefaction of biomass feedstock University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-05-15 | Maryam Akbari, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| A comparative analysis of hydrogen production from the thermochemical conversion of algal biomass University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-04-23 | Mayank Kumar, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| A comparative techno-economic analysis of algal thermochemical conversion technologies for diluent production University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Mayank Kumar, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| A novel technology-explicit framework for predicting the efficiency of industrial device retrofits in stock turnover models for the pulp and paper sector(Under review as of May 2023)
A novel technology-explicit framework for predicting the efficiency of industrial device retrofits in stock turnover models for the pulp and paper sector University of Alberta | Publication | 2023-04-11 | Christophe Owttrim, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| A review of the process model and parametric study for the hydrothermal gasification of algal biomass University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Mayank Kumar, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| A survey of how practitioners implement sensitivity and uncertainty analysis in life cycle assessments University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-10-01 | Giovanni DiLullo, Eskinder Gemechu, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| A techno-economic assessment of renewable diesel and gasoline production from aspen hardwood University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-06-08 | Madhumita Patel, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A., Gupta, R. |
| An assessment of opportunities for cogenerating electricity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sands University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of energy storage technologies: a literature review; formerly Techno-economic and life cycle assessments of electrical energy storage technologies: a literature review University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of long-term energy efficiency improvement and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation options for the cement industry University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-01-04 | Ali Talaei, "David Pier", "Aishwarya Iyer", "Md. Ahiduzzaman", Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of the effective solvent extraction incorporating electromagnetic heating technology through techno-economic modelingAssessment of the effective solvent extraction incorporating electromagnetic heating technology through techno-economic modeling University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-03-22 | Isabel Toro, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of the greenhouse gas emission footprint of a biorefinery over its life cycleAssessment of the greenhouse gas emission footprint of a biorefinery over its life cycle University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-10-17 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of the impacts of process-level energy efficiency improvement on greenhouse gas mitigation potential in the petroleum refining sector University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Ali Talaei, Olufemi Oni, "Mohammed Ahiduzzaman", Pritam Sankar Roychaudhuri, "Jeff Rutherford", Kumar, A. |
| Assessment of the solvent-electromagnetic heating-based bitumen extraction technology through techno-economic modellingThe steam-assisted gravity drainage is a
widely used extraction method for bitumen in a deep reservoir, however, it is greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensive because of high fossil fuel consumption. There is a lot of interest in bitumen extraction technologies with a low GHG emissions footprint. Solvent-electromagnetic Heating (SEH) is an emerging technology that can lower GHG emissions in oil sands extraction. SEH uses an electromagnetic device and solvent to preheat and mobilize emulsion from the reservoir. SEH
eliminates the dependence on condensation heat and therefore the strict requirement of solvent purity. However, few studies have explored its techno-economic feasibility. Unlike studies found in the literature, this study presents a detailed techno-economic assessment, where plant size,
operating and economic parameters are evaluated to measure their impacts on the economics of SEH technology. University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-03-21 | Isabel Toro, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Blending blue hydrogen with natural gas for direct consumption: Examining the effect of hydrogen concentration on transportation and well-to-combustion greenhouse gas emissions University of Alberta | Publication | 2021-05-14 | Giovanni DiLullo, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Comparative assessment of blue hydrogen from steam methane reforming, autothermal reforming, and natural gas decomposition technologies for natural gas-producing regionsInterest in blue hydrogen production technologies is growing. Some researchers have evaluated the environmental and/or economic feasibility of producing blue hydrogen, but a holistic assessment is still needed. Many aspects of hydrogen production have not been investigated. There is very limited information in the literature on the impact of plant size on production and the extent of carbon capture on the cost and life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of blue hydrogen production through various production pathways. Detailed uncertainty and sensitivity analyses have not been included in most of the earlier studies. This study conducts a holistic comparative cost and life cycle GHG emissions’ footprint assessment of three natural gas-based blue hydrogen production technologies – steam methane reforming (SMR), autothermal reforming (ATR), and natural gas decomposition (NGD) to address these research gaps. A hydrogen production plant capacity of 607 tonnes per day was considered. For SMR, based on the percentage of carbon capture and capture points, we considered two scenarios, SMR-52% (indicates 52% carbon capture) and SMR-85% (indicates 85% carbon capture). A scale factor was developed for each technology to understand the hydrogen production cost with a change in production plant size. Hydrogen cost is 1.22, 1.23, 2.12, 1.69, 2.36, 1.66, and 2.55 $/kg H2 for SMR, ATR, NGD, SMR-52%, SMR-85%, ATR with carbon capture and sequestration (ATR-CCS), and NGD with carbon capture and sequestration (NGD-CCS), respectively. The results indicate that when uncertainty is considered, SMR-52% and ATR are economically preferable to NGD and SMR-85%. SMR-52% could outperform ATR-CCS when the natural gas price decreases and the rate of return increases. SMR-85% is the least attractive pathway; however, it could outperform NGD economically when CO2 transportation cost and natural gas price decrease. Hydrogen storage cost significantly impacts the hydrogen production cost. SMR-52%, SMR-85%, ATR-CCS, and NGD-CCS have scale factors of 0.67, 0.68, 0.54, and 0.65, respectively. The hydrogen cost variation with capacity shows that operating SMR-52% and ATR-CCS above hydrogen capacity of 200 tonnes/day is economically attractive. Blue hydrogen from autothermal reforming has the lowest life cycle GHG emissions of 3.91 kgCO2eq/kg H2, followed by blue hydrogen from NGD (4.54 kgCO2eq/kg H2), SMR-85% (6.66 kgCO2eq/kg H2), and SMR-52% (8.20 kgCO2eq/kg H2). The findings of this study are useful for decision-making at various levels. University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-02-15 | Olufemi Oni, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, "Anaya, K", Giovanni DiLullo, Kumar, A. |
| Comparative life cycle energy and greenhouse gas footprints of dry and wet torrefaction processes of various biomass feedstocks• Electricity production from dry and wet torrefied of various biomasses is studied.
• The feedstocks include wheat straw, wood chips, grape pomace manure, and algae.
• NER and GHG emissions of the life cycle of electricity generation are evaluated.
• Pathways’ GHG emissions are compared with coal- and NG-based electricity generation. University of Alberta | Publication | 2021-05-08 | Maryam Akbari, Adetoyese Oyedun, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Comparative techno-economic assessment of producing pure CO2 from flue gases produced from fossil fuel plants using amine and ammonia separation University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Elvis Ibadin, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A. |
| Developing a framework to assess the long-term adoption of renewable energy technologies in the electric power sector: the effects of carbon price and economic incentives University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-08-03 | Saeidreza Radpour, Eskinder Gemechu, "Ahiduzzaman M", Kumar, A. |
| Developing a greenhouse gas life cycle assessment framework for natural gas transmission pipelines University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Giovanni DiLullo, Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Development of a framework for the assessment of the market penetration of novel in situ bitumen extraction technologiesGreenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation opportunities from emerging in situ mining technologies in oil sands production can play a role in reducing global warming. There is limited research on quantitative assessments of the penetration of emerging oil sands technology in the energy sector. This study addresses this gap by developing a novel framework (MAPL-OET) to assess the market penetration of emerging oil sand extraction technologies. The framework is robust and data-intensive as it combines diffusion models, econometrics models, cost models, and energy-economy equilibrium models. The combined model evaluates the adoption of new energy technologies resulting from carbon price measures and other economic factors, as well as the GHG mitigation potential in the oil sands sector. University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-12-19 | Saeidreza Radpour, Eskinder Gemechu, "Md Ahiduzzaman", Kumar, A. |
| Development of techno-economic models for assessment of solvent-based bitumen extraction technologyThis study conducts a holistic comparative cost and life cycle GHG emissions’ footprint assessment of three natural gas-based blue hydrogen production technologies – steam
methane reforming (SMR), autothermal reforming (ATR), and natural gas decomposition (NGD) to address these research gaps. A hydrogen production plant capacity of 607 tonnes
per day was considered. For SMR, based on the percentage of carbon capture and capture points, we considered two scenarios, SMR-52% (indicates 52% carbon capture) and SMR-85%
(indicates 85% carbon capture). A scale factor was developed for each technology to understand the hydrogen production cost with a change in production plant size. The results
indicate that when uncertainty is considered, SMR-52% and ATR are economically preferable to NGD and SMR-85%.
SMR-52% could outperform ATR-CCS when the natural gas price decreases and the rate of return increases. SMR-85% is the least attractive pathway; however, it could outperform
NGD economically when CO2 transportation cost and natural gas price decrease. Hydrogen storage cost significantly impacts the hydrogen production cost. SMR-52%, SMR-85%, ATR-CCS,
and NGD-CCS have scale factors of 0.67, 0.68, 0.54, and 0.65, respectively. The hydrogen cost variation with capacity shows that operating SMR-52% and ATR-CCS above hydrogen
capacity of 200 tonnes/day is economically attractive. Blue hydrogen from autothermal reforming has the lowest life cycle GHG emissions of 3.91 kgCO2eq/kg H2, followed by
blue hydrogen from NGD (4.54 kgCO2eq/kg H2), SMR-85% (6.66 kgCO2eq/kg H2), and SMR-52% (8.20 kgCO2eq/kg H2). The findings of this study are useful for decision-making at
various levels. University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-01-24 | Olufemi Oni, "Karina Anaya", Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Kumar, A. |
| Development of techno-economic models for assessment of solvent-based bitumen extraction technology University of Alberta | Publication | 2021-12-22 | Isabel Toro, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Development of technology-explicit energy saving bandwidths: a case study for the pulp and paper sector• Novel method to estimate the total technical potential for improving energy efficiency.
• Bottom-up sector energy model used to characterize energy demands and opportunities.
• Technology-explicit analysis framework used to estimate integrated energy savings.
• Application to Canada’s pulp & paper sector indicates major savings are possible.
• Technical potential to reduce natural gas use by 95% and net electricity by 54% University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-04-07 | Christophe Owttrim, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Energy efficiency as a critical resource to achieve carbon neutrality in pulp and paper sectorEnergy efficiency as a critical resource to achieve carbon neutrality in pulp and paper sector University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-05-05 | Christophe Owttrim, Matthew Davis, H U Shafique, Kumar, A. |
| Estimation of life cycle GHG emissions of asphaltene-based carbon fibers derived from oil sands bitumenEstimation of life cycle GHG emissions of asphaltene-based carbon fibers derived from oil sands bitumen University of Alberta | Publication | 2017-01-01 | "Baritto M", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Evaluating energy and greenhouse gas emission footprints of thermal energy storage systems for concentrated solar power applications University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | "Spandan Thaker", Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Evaluating long-term greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities through carbon capture, utilization, and storage in the oil sands University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-10-15 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Evaluation of energy and GHG emissions’ footprints of bitumen extraction using Enhanced Solvent Extraction Incorporating Electromagnetic heating technology University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Mohsen Safaei, Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Evaluation of energy and greenhouse gas emissions of bitumen-derived fuels from toe-to-heel air injection extraction technology University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Mohsen Safaei, Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Extending sensitivity analysis using regression to effectively disseminate life cycle assessment results University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Giovanni DiLullo, Eskinder Gemechu, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Greenhouse gas emission abatement potential and associated costs of integrating renewable and low carbon energy technologies into the Canadian oil sands University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-11-01 | Ryan Janzen, Matthew Davis, Kumar, A. |
| Greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian oil sands supply chains to ChinaThe main purpose of this study is to develop a bottom-up life cycle assessment model to evaluate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the Canadian oil sands supply to China. Two pathways were considered. In pathway I, extracted bitumen is sent to Edmonton for upgrading and pipelined to the Westridge terminal near Vancouver, then shipped to a port in China. In pathway II, extracted bitumen is mixed with diluent, directly pipelined to the Westridge terminal, and shipped to China. The results from both the pipeline and the shipping models suggest that pathway I has better GHG emissions than pathway II on a per-barrel basis. University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-04-04 | Krishna Sapkota, Eskinder Gemechu, Olufemi Oni, "Linwei M.", Kumar, A. |
| How to model a complex national energy system? Developing an integrated energy systems framework for long-term energy and emissions analysis University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-04-23 | Matthew Davis, "Md. Ahiduzzaman", Kumar, A. |
| Investigating the techno-economic and environmental performance of chemical looping technology for hydrogen productionInvestigating the techno-economic and environmental performance of chemical looping technology for hydrogen production University of Alberta | Publication | 2023-01-19 | "Anaya K", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Key factors affecting greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s industrial sector: A decomposition analysis University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Ali Talaei, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Large-scale, long-distance land-based hydrogen transportation systems: a comparative techno-economic and greenhouse gas emission assessmentLarge-scale, long-distance land-based hydrogen transportation systems: a comparative techno-economic and greenhouse gas emission assessment University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-09-07 | Giovanni DiLullo, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Tanveer Mehedi, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| Life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions of upgrading and refining bitumen from the solvent extraction process University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-04-23 | Mohammad Ikthair Hossain Soiket, Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| Lignin biorefinery products, challenges and environmental impacts: A comprehensive reviewLignin biorefinery products, challenges and environmental impacts: A comprehensive review University of Alberta | Publication | 2017-01-01 | Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A., Adetoyese Oyedun |
| Market penetration models for energy technologies: a new approach based on a review University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-02-19 | Saeidreza Radpour, "Deepak Paramashivan", Kumar, A. |
| Potential for energy efficiency improvement and greenhouse gas mitigation from Canada’s iron and steel industry University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-07-17 | Ali Talaei, "Ahiduzzaman Md", Kumar, A. |
| Predicting the biomass conversion performance in a fluidized bed reactor using an isoconversional model-free method University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-01-25 | Madhumita Patel, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A., Gupta, R. |
| Techno-economic assessment of a biomass-MSW integrated waste-to-value-added facility University of Alberta | Publication | 2020-10-01 | Prashant Patel, Mahdi Vaezi, Kumar, A. |
| Techno-economic assessment of an integrated biorefinery producing bio-oil, ethanol, and hydrogenTechno-economic assessment of an integrated biorefinery producing bio-oil, ethanol, and hydrogen University of Alberta | Publication | 2017-01-01 | Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| Techno-economic assessment of low-carbon hydrogen export from Western Canada to Eastern Canada, the USA, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe• The supply chain cost of H2 export from Alberta to viable destinations is assessed.
• Exporting H2 to the USA with new long-distance hydrogen pipelines costs 4.81/kg.
• Exporting hythane to the USA can reduce H2 delivered cost to $4.03/kg.
• Exporting H2 to Asia-Pacific and Europe costs $6.65/kg and $8.18/kg, respectively.
• Exporting ammonia can reduce the overseas H2 delivered cost by over 25%. University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-01-06 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Matthew Davis, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| The development of a framework through the integration of a geographical information system and the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process for the selection of optimal sites for the location of municipal solid waste-to-value-added facilities(Under review as of May 2023)
The development of a framework through the integration of a geographical information system and the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process for the selection of optimal sites for the location of municipal solid waste-to-value-added facilities University of Alberta | Publication | 2023-04-11 | Md Shahinoor Islam, Roshni Mary Sebastian, Vinoj Kurian, Kumar, A. |
| The development of a GIS-based framework to locate biomass and municipal solid waste collection points for an optimal waste conversion facilityAn integrated GIS-based tool was developed for optimally locating bioenergy facilities.
Waste and lignocellulosic biomass potential and distribution were assessed for Alberta.
A case study for Alberta‘s Industrial Heartland identified facility locations for two scenarios.
Ten optimal locations were identified across Alberta for bioconversion of waste and biomass feeds. University of Alberta | Publication | 2021-06-13 | Prashant Patel, Mahdi Vaezi, Roshni Mary Sebastian, Kumar, A. |
| The development of a novel framework based on a review of market penetration models for energy technologies,The aim of this paper is to review and evaluate models used to assess the market penetration of energy technologies. While there are different models and tools, choosing the appropriate approach for a particular application is very challenging. In this paper, each model is reviewed and discussed extensively and a hierarchy diagram is developed to help choose a model. Market penetration models based on subjective estimation and market survey could be individual-dependent and not reliable for long-term forecasts. Cost estimation, diffusion, and econometric models offer more reliable results both for short- and long-term forecasts. Based on the review, a new combined model was developed and applied to a case study. The combined use of different market penetration models offers more accurate and robust results, as demonstrated in the case study.
University of Alberta | Publication | 2021-09-06 | Saeidreza Radpour, M A Mondal, "Paramashivan D", Kumar, A. |
| The development of a process simulation model for energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of a vapor solvent-based oil sands extraction and recovery process University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-02-19 | Mohammad Ikthair Hossain Soiket, Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| The development of a techno-economic model for assessment of vanadium recovery from bitumen upgrading spent catalystThe development of a techno-economic model for assessment of vanadium recovery from bitumen upgrading spent catalyst University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-05-31 | "Baritto M", Olufemi Oni, Kumar, A. |
| The development of data-intensive techno-economic models for the comparison of renewable natural gas production from six different biomass feedstocks for the decarbonization of energy demand sectors(Under review as of May 2023)
The development of data-intensive techno-economic models for the comparison of renewable natural gas production from six different biomass feedstocks for the decarbonization of energy demand sectors University of Alberta | Publication | 2023-04-11 | Maryam Akbari, Kumar, A. |
| The development of life cycle greenhouse gas emission assessment footprints of novel pathways for the solvent-assisted and solvent-electromagnetic heating oil sands extraction processesThe development of life cycle greenhouse gas emission assessment footprints of novel pathways for the solvent-assisted and solvent-electromagnetic heating oil sands extraction processes University of Alberta | Publication | 2017-01-01 | Olufemi Oni, Isabel Toro, Kumar, A. |
| The development of net energy ratio and life cycle assessment of large-scale energy storage systems University of Alberta | Publication | 2018-12-26 | "Sahil Kapila", Olufemi Oni, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| The development of techno-economic models for the assessment of low-carbon hydrogen export from Western Canada to Eastern Canada, the USA, the Asia-Pacific, and EuropeThe development of techno-economic models for the assessment of low-carbon hydrogen export from Western Canada to Eastern Canada, the USA, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe University of Alberta | Publication | 2017-01-01 | Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Giovanni DiLullo, Matthew Davis, Eskinder Gemechu, Kumar, A. |
| The greenhouse gas reduction potential and cost-effectiveness of economy-wide hydrogen-natural gas blending for energy end usesThe greenhouse gas reduction potential and cost-effectiveness of economy-wide hydrogen-natural gas blending for energy end uses University of Alberta | Publication | 2022-11-08 | Matthew Davis, Ayodeji Oluwalonimi Okunlola, Giovanni DiLullo, Temitayo Pelumi Giwa, Kumar, A. |
| The life cycle greenhouse gas emission benefits from alternative uses of biofuel coproducts University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-08-30 | Nafisa Mahbub, Eskinder Gemechu, "H Zhang", Kumar, A. |
| What is the production cost of renewable diesel from woody biomass and agricultural residue based on experimentation? A comparative assessment University of Alberta | Publication | 2019-04-23 | Madhumita Patel, Adetoyese Oyedun, Kumar, A., Gupta, R. |
