Full course description
Introduction to LCA of Clean Fuels (this is not a self-paced course)
October 14 – November 1, 2024
Module 1: Introduction of LCA Clean Fuels
- Explain the origins of LCA and its use in fuel policy
- Apply the phases of LCA under the ISO 14040 standard
- Recognize and explain the fundamentals and key parameters of an LCA
- Argument the food vs. fuel debate
Module 2: Lifecycle Inventory of Clean Fuels
- Develop a process flow diagram for a product or service lifecycle
- Explain data requirements under ISO 14040
- Perform a basic lifecycle inventory and allocate emissions in multi-product systems
Module 3: Lifecycle Impact Assessment of Clean Fuels
- Explain the origins of GWP and how to use them in an LCA
- Determine the carbon intensity of a fuel
- Interpret a fuel carbon intensity