DOE H2A Production Analysis
The Hydrogen Analysis (H2A) models were developed to provide transparent reporting of process design assumptions and a consistent methodology for cost analysis for the production of hydrogen at central and forecourt (filling-station) facilities. Required input to the models include capital and operating costs for the hydrogen production process, fuel type and usage, and financial parameters such as the type of financing, plant life, and desired internal rate of return. The models include default values, developed by the H2A team, for many of the input parameters, but users may also enter their own values. The models use a standard discounted cash flow rate of return analysis methodology to determine the hydrogen selling cost for the desired internal rate of return.
The H2A Production Model, version 2.0, is now available. Highlights include:
Enhanced usability
- Clarified definitions, assumptions, and default values
- Consolidated and simplified input fields
New functionality
- Flexible analysis capability
- Sensitivity analyses and tornado charts
- Easy plant scaling
- Upstream energy use and greenhouse gas emissions estimates (based on GREET Model)
- Forecourt hydrogen compression, storage, and dispensing modeling (based on H2A Delivery Model)
- Central CO2 compression, transportation, and injection calculations
New and updated technology cases
- Central Production of Hydrogen via;
- Biomass Gasification
- Grid-Based Electrolysis
- Coal Gasification (with and without carbon sequestration)
- Natural Gas Reforming (with and without carbon sequestration)
- Nuclear - High Temperature Electrolysis
- Distributed Production of Hydrogen via;
- Electrolysis
- Natural Gas Reforming
- Ethanol Reforming
Empty versions of the two H2A production analysis tools (central and forecourt) as well as copies of the technology cases are available through this site. Registration is required.
Choose from the links below to download the new versions, technology case studies, and documentation.
These files do contain macros necessary for hydrogen price calculation. If you're having difficulty opening these Excel files through your browser, please contact the Webmaster.
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