Life Cycle Assessment of CO2 Capture, Storage and Utilization

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Overview of the environmental, social, and economic effects of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies and policies affecting their deployment. Introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA) in the context of international standards, to provide an overview of LCA software tools, and demonstrate how LCA can be applied to CCUS technologies. Integration of CCUS concepts in a research project investigating the role that CCUS technologies can play in meeting Canada's decarbonization goals. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Engineering Practice I or II, with a specialization in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage.