Technical Reports and Other Publications
(Names of Students/RAs/REs/Postdocs are underlined)
- Kumar A. Integrated Assessment of Energy Systems. Annual report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, June 2024.
- Kumar A. Integrated Assessment of Energy Systems. Annual report for 2023-24 submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Environmental Protection Branch/Clean Fuel Standards, 351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, K1A0H3, April, 2024.
- Fakayode OA, Mukherjee A, Sreekumar A, Billal MM, Khan F, Meza Diaz B, Kumar A. Low-quality and waste biomass feedstocks: an update on the current status and future potential for the production of clean fuels in Canada. Final report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, February 2024.
- Mukherjee A, Billal MM, Khan F, Kumar A. The development of a techno-economic model for the assessment of biohubs linked to the Port of Belledune in New Brunswick. Final report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, December 2023.
- Kumar A. Final Report on NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Submitted to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Cenovus Energy, Alberta Innovates (AI), Suncor Energy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Alberta Department of Energy, December 2023.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates, Bell Tower, 1500, 10104 – 103 Avenue, Canada T5J 0H8, July 2023.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Final report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, July 2023.
- Kumar A. Life cycle analysis (LCA) economic and technological assessment. Final report submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Environmental Protection Branch/Clean Fuel Standards, 351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, K1A0H3, April, 2023.
- Kumar A. Integrated assessment of environmental footprints for energy scenarios. Sixth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2023.
- Kumar A. Assessment of technologies developed under Future Energy Systems. Sixth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2023.
- Kumar A. Hydrothermal torrefaction of high moisture content biomass. Sixth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2023.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Sixth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2023.
- Meza Diaz B, Kumar A. Alberta Clean Energy Technology Accelerator (ACETA) – University of Alberta Final report. Final report submitted to City of Edmonton, City Operations, Waste Services, Site 100, 250 Aurum Road NE, Edmonton, AB T6S 1G9, February 2023.
- Billal MM, Dwivedi A, Mukherjee A, Kumar A. Assessment of agricultural residue availability and potential for conversion to biofuels in Canada. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., P. O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Feb. 2023.
- Anand S, Dwivedi A, Mukherjee A, Kumar A. Review of energy crops in marginal lands in Canada. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., P. O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Feb. 2023.
- Dwivedi A, Khan FM, Mukherjee A, Kumar A. Study to assess the biogenic CO2 emission potential and capture cost in Canada. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., P. O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Feb. 2023.
- Meza Diaz B., Kumar A. Alberta Clean Energy Technology Accelerator (ACETA) – University of Alberta Milestone 3 report. Progress report submitted to City of Edmonton, City Operations, Waste Services, Site 100, 250 Aurum Road NE, Edmonton, AB T6S 1G9, January 2023.
- Davis M, Coraça G, Oni A, Anaya K, Meza B, Kumar A. Water resource impacts of carbon capture and sequestration in the context of Canada’s energy system transition. Final report submitted to Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON, Jan. 2023.
- Davis M, Sperry L, Haider M, Kumar A. Energy and Emission Modelling for Quebec’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. LEAP-Quebec model and documentation, ongoing training workshops, and technical support provided to the Quebec Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Quebec City, QC, Sept. 2022.
- Oni AO, Dwivedi A, Anaya K, Mahbub N, Billal MM, Meza B, Kumar A. Study to provide an overview of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage technologies including assessing supply chains. Final report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, 2022.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Progress report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, June 2022.
- Kumar A. Integrated assessment of environmental footprints for energy scenarios. Fifth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2022.
- Kumar A. Assessment of technologies developed under Future Energy Systems. Fifth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2022.
- Kumar A. Hydrothermal torrefaction of high moisture content biomass. Fifth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2022.
- Kumar A. Life cycle assessment of energy system transitions. Fifth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2022.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. Fifth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2022.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Fifth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2022.
- Kumar A. Life cycle analysis (LCA) economic and technological assessment. Final report submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Environmental Protection Branch/Clean Fuel Standards, 351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, K1A0H3, April 29, 2022.
- Akbari M, Dwivedi A, Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment of the use of short rotation willow feedstocks for renewable natural gas (RNG) production for blending in natural gas pipelines. Final report submitted to Natural Resources Canada, 5320 122 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 3S5, March 31, 2022.
- Oni AO, Biswas D, Kurian V, Sreekumar A, Kumar A. A techno-economic assessment of coprocessing hydrothermal liquefaction bio-crude and VGO through the hydroprocessing and fluid catalytic cracking units. Final report submitted to CanmetEnergy Devon, Natural Resources Canada, 1 Oil Patch Drive, Devon, Alberta, Canada T9G 1A8, March 31, 2022.
- Sreekumar A, Mohan O, Kurian O, Kumar A. A review of Canadian wood conversion technologies for the production of fuels and chemicals. Final report submitted to Natural Resources Canada, 5320 122 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 3S5, March 28, 2022.
- Pradhan P, Akbari M, Sebastian RM, Dwivedi A, Kumar A. Development of techno-economic model for assessment of bio-hubs in Canada. Final report submitted to Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, February 22, 2022.
- Gemechu E, Davis M, Giwa T, Dwivedi A, Haider M, Sebastian R, Kumar A. The role of biomass feedstocks in clean fuels markets. Final report submitted to Natural Resources Canada, 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, March 25, 2022.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. Final report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, January 2022.
- Kumar A. Alberta Clean Energy Technology Accelerator (ACETA) – University of Alberta Milestone 2 report. Progress report submitted to City of Edmonton, City Operations, Waste Services, Site 100, 250 Aurum Road NE, Edmonton, AB T6S 1G9, January 2022.
- Baritto M, Khanna D, Oni AO, Gemechu E, Kumar A. Life cycle analysis of asphaltene to carbon fiber. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates, Bell Tower, 1500, 10104 – 103 Avenue, Canada T5J 0H8, October 2021.
- Billal MM, Akbari M, Sebastian RM, Kumar A. Assessment of biomass feedstock availability and costs for the production of liquid fuels. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., P. O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Aug. 2021.
- Okunlola A, Davis M, Giwa T, Di Lullo G, Gemechu E, Anaya YJ, Oni AO, Haider M, Mehedi T, Kumar A. Identification and assessment of opportunities for hydrogen in Alberta’s economy. Final report submitted to the Alberta Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the UK Consulate-Calgary, June 2021.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Progress report submitted to the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), June 2021.
- Kumar A. Integrated assessment of environmental footprints for energy scenarios. Fourth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2021.
- Kumar A. Assessment of technologies developed under Future Energy Systems. Fourth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2021.
- Kumar A. Hydrothermal torrefaction of high moisture content biomass. Fourth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2021.
- Kumar A. Life cycle assessment of energy system transitions. Fourth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2021.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. Fourth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2021.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Fourth annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2021.
- Akbari M, Sebastian RM, Kumar A. Development of techno-economic model for assessment of bio-hubs in Canada. Final report submitted to Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, April 21, 2021.
- Kumar A. Life cycle analysis (LCA) economic and technological assessment. Final report submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Environmental Protection Branch/Clean Fuel Standards, 351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, K1A0H3, April 4, 2021.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates, Bell Tower, 1500, 10104 – 103 Avenue, Canada T5J 0H8, March, 2021.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 5rd progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, February, 2021.
- Davis M, Okunlola A, Di Lullo G, Giwa T, Anaya YJ, Oni AO, Gemechu E, Haider M, Mehedi T, Kumar A. Identification and assessment of opportunities for hydrogen in Alberta’s economy. Progress report submitted to the Alberta Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the UK Consulate-Calgary, Jan. 4, 2021.
- Oni AO, Toro I, Jaimes YKA, Gemechu E, Akbari M, Sebastian R, Kumar A. Integration of renewable energy sources to improve the environmental performance of PTTEP’s bitumen extraction process. Final report submitted to PTTEP Canada Limited (PTTEPCA), Suite 1910, 520-5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3R7, Dec. 2020.
- Kumar A. Thirty Six-month Progress Report on NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Submitted to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Cenovus Energy, Alberta Innovates (AI), Suncor Energy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Alberta Department of Energy, September 2020.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 7th progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, July, 2020.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Annual progress report submitted to Natural Resources Canada, June 2020.
- Kumar A. Integrated assessment of environmental footprints for energy scenarios. Third annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2020.
- Kumar A. Assessment of technologies developed under Future Energy Systems. Third annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2020.
- Kumar A. Hydrothermal torrefaction of high moisture content biomass. Third annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2020.
- Kumar A. Life cycle assessment of energy system transitions. Third annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2020.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. Third annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2020.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Third annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2020.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Quarterly progress report submitted to Natural Resources Canada, April 2020.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Toronto, April 2020.
- Owttrim C, Davis M, Kumar A. Efficiency potential in the Canadian pulp and paper sector. Final report submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 200 Sacre-Coeur, 10th Floor, Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0H3, March 2020.
- Kumar A. Alberta Clean Energy Technology Accelerator (ACETA – University of Alberta Milestone 1 report. Progress report submitted to City of Edmonton, City Operations, Waste Services, Site 100, 250 Aurum Road NE, Edmonton, AB T6S 1G9, March 2020.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 6th progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, January, 2020.
- Di Lullo G, Gemechu E, Kumar A. Reclamation carbon life cycle analysis of a Suncor in situ oil sands project – Phase 3. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., P. O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Dec. 2019.
- Kumar A. Alberta Clean Energy Technology Accelerator. Progress Report - 1 to City of Edmonton for the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework (CCITF) Program of Alberta Innovates, City of Edmonton Waste Services, Edmonton, Canada, Dec. 2019.
- Oni AO, Gemechu E, Jaimes YKA, Toro I, Kumar A. The life cycle greenhouse gas emissions and energy footprints of PTTEP Canada Limited’s oil sands extraction pathways. Final report report submitted to PTTEP Canada Limited (PTTEPCA), Suite 1910, 520-5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3R7, Dec. 2019.
- Patel P, Sebastian R, Kurian V, Kumar A. Biomass feedstock inventory for Edmonton and region. Final report submitted to Edmonton International Airport (EIA) 1, 1000 Airport Rd, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V3, August 2019.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Toronto, Oct. 2019.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 5rd progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, July, 2019.
- Kumar A. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair (IRC) in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Final report for project submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 200 Sacre-Coeur, 10th Floor, Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0H3, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Toronto, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Integrated assessment of environmental footprints for energy scenarios. Second annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Assessment of technologies developed under Future Energy Systems. Second annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Hydrothermal torrefaction of high moisture content biomass. Second annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Life cycle assessment of energy system transitions. Second annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. Second annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2019.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Second annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2019.
- Kumar A. Eighteen-month Progress Report on NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Submitted to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Cenovus Energy, Alberta Innovates (AI), Suncor Energy, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), March 2019.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 4th progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, February 2019.
- Oyedun A, Kumar M, Pankratz S, Nogueira Jr. E, Kumar A. Algae-based biomass for the production of fuels and chemicals. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates, 250 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6N 1E4 and Emissions Reductions Alberta (ERA), 1109, 101004 103 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 0H8, February 2019.
- Oyedun A, Akbari M, Patel M, Kumar M, Biswas D, Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment of biomass conversion technologies. Final report submitted to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 500 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, January 2019.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 4th progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, January, 2019.
- Di Lullo G, Hoffman D, Zhang H, Gemechu E, Shaw C, Daly C, Kumar A. Reclamation carbon life cycle analysis of a Suncor surface mining operation. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., P. O. Box 2844, 150 – 6 Avenue S.W., Calgary Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Dec. 2018.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Semi-annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, Oct. 2018.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 3rd progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, July, 2018.
- Davis M, Gemechu E, Gupta A, Katta A, Kurian V, Kumar A. A study on water use baselines and cleantech opportunities in the natural resources sectors. Final report submitted to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 500 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4, July 2018.
- Oyedun A, Vaezi M, Oni A, Gemechu E, Patel M, Kumar M, Davis M, Di Lullo G, Rahman M, Soiket MIHS, Kumar A. Data to support life cycle carbon intensity reductions in Canadian fuels. Final report submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 200 Sacre-Coeur, 10th Floor, Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0H3, May 2018.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, May 2018.
- Kumar A. Integrated assessment of environmental footprints for energy scenarios. First annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2018.
- Kumar A. Assessment of technologies developed under Future Energy Systems. First annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2018.
- Kumar A. Hydrothermal torrefaction of high moisture content biomass. First annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2018.
- Kumar A. Life cycle assessment of energy system transitions. First annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2018.
- Kumar A. NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. First annual progress report submitted to Future Energy Systems – A Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) initiative, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, April 2018.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 2nd progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, Jan., 2018.
- Patel P, Vaezi M, Kumar A. Development of optimum locations and scales for a waste use facility in Alberta. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates (Clean Energy Division), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, 2018.
- Oyedun A, Kumar A. Algae-based biomass for the production of fuels and chemicals. Progress Report 3 - A techno-economic assessment and a life cycle assessment of various conversion pathways of algae-based biomass to diluents and hydrogen. Submitted to CCEMC, AI-BIO, and Symbiotic EnviroTek, Jan. 2018.
- Morato T, Patel P, Vaezi M, Kumar A. Development of site selection model for waste to value added facility. Final report submitted to Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA), 102 Center Street, Box 180, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada T0L 2B0, Dec. 2017.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Semi-annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, Oct. 2017.
- Talaei M, Ahiduzzaman M, Kumar, A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector - Phase V - GHG mitigation cost curves for refining sector. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates (Clean Energy Division), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, 2017.
- Kumar A. Biobattery – Decentralized production of fuel from forest and agricultural waste. 2nd progress report submitted to Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Alberta Innovates, Technology Partnerships and Investments, 6th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 3G2, July 2017.
- Oni AO, Di Lullo G, Kumar A. A study of impacts of release of bitumen extraction solvents on environment. Final report submitted to Cenovus Energy Inc., 500 Centre Street SE, PO Box 766, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0M5, June 2017.
- Kumar A. Cenovus Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering. First progress report submitted to Cenovus Energy Inc., 500 Centre Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0M5, May 2017.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, May 2017.
- Patel P, Vaezi M, Kumar A. Development of optimum locations and scales for a waste use facility in Alberta. Progress report submitted to Alberta Innovates (Clean Energy Division), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, March 2017.
- Radpour S, Talaei A, Owttrim C, Davis M, Ahiduzzaman M, Kumar A. Development of cost curves for iron and steel sector of Canada. Final report submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 200 Sacre-Coeur, 10th Floor, Gatineau, QC, Canada K1A 0H3, March 2017.
- Talaei M, Ahiduzzaman M, Kumar, A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector - Phase V - GHG mitigation cost curves for refining sector. A progress report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, March 2017.
- Kumar A. Assessment of opportunity of Canadian natural gas for energy demand in China's Jing-Jin-Ji region. A progress report submitted to University of Alberta International, China Opportunity Fund, Feb. 2017.
- Patel P, Vaezi M, Kumar A. Development of optimum locations and scales for waste utilization for the Province of Alberta. A progress report submitted to Alberta Innovates (Clean Energy Division), March 16, 2017.
- Alcock J, Brennan L, Haugen-Kozyra K, Kumar A, Vaezi M. Moving forward: Alberta biogas industry 2016. A white paper on policy and economic outlook. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates, Feb. 2017.
- Oyedun, AO, Kumar A. Algae-based biomass for the production of fuels and chemicals. Progress Report 2 - A techno-economic assessment and a life cycle assessment of various conversion pathways of algae-based biomass to diluents and hydrogen. Submitted to CCEMC, AI-BIO, and Symbiotic EnviroTek, March 2017.
- Kumar A. Fourteen Month Progress Report on NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Submitted to NSERC, Cenvous, Alberta Innovates, Suncor Energy, March 2017.
- Kumar A. Algae-based biomass for production of fuels and chemicals. 18-month progress report. Submitted to NSERC, Emissions Reduction (CCEMC), AI-BIO, and Symbiotic EnviroTek, Nov. 2016.
- Talaei M, Ahiduzzaman M, Kumar, A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector - Phase IV - GHG mitigation cost curves for chemical sector. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, 2016.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Semi-annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, Oct. 2016.
- Zhang H, Kumar A. Reclamation carbon cycle analysis of Suncor's Oil Sands project. Final report submitted to Suncor Energy Inc., PO Box 2844, 150 - 6th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P3E3, Sept. 2016.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, May 2016.
- Oyedun, AO, Kumar A. Algae-based biomass for the production of fuels and chemicals. Progress Report 1 - A techno-economic assessment and a life cycle assessment of various conversion pathways of algae-based biomass to diluents and hydrogen. Submitted to CCEMC, AI-BIO, and Symbiotic EnviroTek, March 2016.
- Talaei M, Ahiduzzaman M, Kumar, A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector - Phase IV - GHG mitigation cost curves for chemical sector. Progress report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, March 2016.
- Kumar A. Integration of hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel with conventional diesel. Final report submitted to Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Collaborative Research and Development Grant Program, File No. CRDPJ 434956 – 2012, March 2016.
- Kumar A. Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies. Semi-Annual scientific progress report submitted to NSERC Energy Storage Technology (NEST) Network, Ryerson University, Canada, Feb. 2016.
- Kumar A. Assessment of energy supply chains enabling Sino-Canadian energy cooperation – A focus on non-conventional energy forms. Annual progress report submitted to Sino-Canadian Energy and Environmental Research and Education Initiative (SCENEREI), University of Alberta, Jan. 2016.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment of biomass conversion pathway to eco-friendly diesel additive - oxymethylene ethers (OME). Annual report submitted to Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative (HAI), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Dec. 2015.
- Khan MM, Kumar A. Assessment of municipal solid waste (MSW) use for the Town of St. Paul. Draft report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Dec. 2015.
- Kumar A. Thirty-six Month Progress Report on NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Submitted to NSERC, Cenvous, Alberta Innovates Energy and Environmental Solutions and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions, Nov. 2015.
- Khan MM, Jain S, Kumar A. Development of a waste-to-energy decision analysis model for a municipality in the Province of Alberta. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, August 2015.
- Kumar A. Opportunities for integration of forest by-products with conventional industry. Final report submitted to Biorefining Conversions Network (BCN), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 2015.
- Kumar A. System Level Assessment of Hydrogen Production from Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy. Submitted to Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative (HAI), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Progress report, 2014.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment and process modeling of superheated steam processed lignocellulosic biomass for pellet production. Submitted to BioFuelNet Canada, Networks of Centres of Excellence, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Progress report, Dec. 2014.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment of biomass conversion pathway to eco-friendly diesel additive - oxymethylene ethers (OME). Submitted to Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative (HAI), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Progress report, Dec.
- Bonyad M, Subramanyam V, Mondal, MAH, Paramashivan D, Kumar, A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector - Phase III - GHG mitigation cost curves for agricultural sector. Final report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, 2014.
- Subramanyam V, Shafique HU, Mondal MAH, Nimana BS, Zhang X, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase III: Development of energy efficiency opportunities for mining sector of Alberta. Draft final report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Feb. 2015.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment and process modeling of superheated steam processed lignocellulosic biomass for pellet production. Submitted to BioFuelNet Canada, Networks of Centres of Excellence, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Progress report, Sept. 2014.
- Ghandehariun S, Kumar A. Cost analysis of a central heating-cooling plant versus individual building heating-cooling plants. Final report submitted to HRC Engineering Ltd, 3-300 King Street, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada, T7X 2C6, August 2014.
- Kumar A. Assessment of energy supply chains between Canada and China. Submitted to School of Energy and the Environment (SEE), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Final report, April, 2014.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment of biomass conversion pathway to eco-friendly diesel additive - oxymethylene ethers (OME). Submitted to Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative (HAI), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Progress report, March
- Kumar A. Eighteen Month Progress Report on NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering. Submitted to NSERC, Cenovus, Alberta Innovates Energy and Environmental Solutions and Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions, March 2014.
- Subramanyam V, Bonyad M, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s agriculture sector. Development of GHG mitigation scenarios for the agricultural sector. Submitted to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD) J. G. O’Donoghue Building, 7000 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6, March 2014.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment and process modeling of superheated steam processed lignocellulosic biomass for pellet production. Submitted to BioFuelNet Canada, Networks of Centres of Excellence, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Progress report, March 2014.
- Bonyad M, Paramashivan D, Subramanyam V, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase III – GHG mitigation cost curves for the agricultural sector. Work in progress. Summary report prepared for Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environmental Solutions (EES), Suite 1800, Phipps McKinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2, Feb. 2014.
- Nimana BS, Verma A, Kumar A, Lipsett M. Bulk natural gas purchase initiative evaluation matrix development. Submitted to Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), Government of Canada, Telus Plaza North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, 5th Floor, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 1S6. Final report, Jan. 2014.
- Subramanyam V, Paramshivan D, Radpour S, Shah T, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase II – GHG mitigation cost curves for residential, commercial and transportation sector of Alberta. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Nov. 2013.
- Verma A, Nimana BS, Olateju B, Rahman M, Radpour S, Canter CE, Subramanyam S, Paramshivan D, Vaezi M, Kumar A. Transportation of bitumen/SCO by rail and pipeline. Submitted to the Technical Advisory Committee of the NSERC/Cenovus/Alberta Innovates Associate Industrial Chair Program in Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Final report, Oct. 2013.
- Kumar A. Techno-economic assessment and process modeling of superheated steam processed lignocellulosic biomass for pellet production. Submitted to BioFuelNet Canada, Networks of Centers of Excellence, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Progress report, Sept. 2013.
- Shah T, Paramshivan D, Subramanyam V, Radpour S, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase II – Progress Report 4: Development of energy demand tree for mining sector of Alberta. Summary Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, March 2013.
- Jacob Consultancy and University of Alberta. Identification of opportunities for the production of bio-products from waste biomass in Alberta. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, March 2013.
- Subramanyam V, Paramshivan D, Radpour S, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase II – Progress Report 3: GHG mitigation cost curves for transport sector of Alberta. Summary Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Feb. 2013.
- Subramanyam V, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase II – Progress Report 2: GHG mitigation cost curves for commercial sector of Alberta. Summary Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Dec. 2012.
- Subramanyam V, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase II – Progress Report 1: GHG mitigation cost curves for residential sector of Alberta. Summary Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Nov. 2012.
- Subramanyam V, Kumar A. Identification of best energy efficiency opportunities in Alberta’s energy sector – Phase I. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, June 2012.
- Vaezi M, Luk J, Safei-Mohamadabadi H, Kumar A. Large scale biomass transport to a biorefinery by pipeline. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Bio Solutions (AI-BIO), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, June 2012.
- Subramanyam V, Kumar A. Review of GHG mitigation potential of energy efficiency projects for Alberta. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, April 2012.
- Kumar A. Characterization of pipelined biomass slurry. Final report submitted to Biorefining Conversions Network (BCN), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, Feb. 2012.
- Kumar A. Characterization of forest residues from Alberta’s boreal forest. Final report submitted to Biorefining Conversions Network (BCN), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, Feb. 2012.
- Subramanyam V, Kumar A. Development of best economic options for GHG mitigation in Alberta. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Feb. 2012.
- Babatunde O, Kumar A. Development of baseline costs for hydrogen production, delivery and carbon capture from Alberta based natural gas and coal. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Feb. 2012.
- Sultana A, Kumar A. Mapping available biomass feedstocks for steam production for steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) at SCL's oil sand area south of Fort McMurray. Final Report submitted to Statoil Canada Ltd, Suite 3600, 308 - 4th Avenue S.W, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0H7, Jan. 2012.
- Kumar A, Subramanyam V, Kabir R. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), 1800 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, April 2011.
- Sarkar S, Kumar A. Potential of syngas based biofuels and biochemicals for Drayton Valley, Alberta, Technical and economical state-of-the-art and development, Module – 3 – Techno-economic evaluation of conversion technologies. Final Report, submitted to the Town of Drayton Valley, Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada, May 2010.
- Kumar A, Sultana A. Bioheat in Alberta: Techno-economic Assessment, Final Report submitted to Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, Hwy 16A 75 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, March, 2010.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 7 submitted to Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Feb. 2010.
- Kumar A. Large scale biomass transport to a biorefinery by pipeline. Progress report 3 submitted to the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Jan. 2010.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 5 submitted to the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Sept. 2009.
- Kumar A, Sarkar S. Techno-economic assessment of biomass conversion to charcoal for carbon sequestration. Final Report submitted to Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta and EnCana, 421-7 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, July 2009.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 5 submitted to the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, June 2009.
- Kumar A. Bioheat in Alberta: Techno-economic Assessment. Progress Report 1 submitted to Alberta Research Council, Hwy 16A 75 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, March 2009.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the Province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 4 submitted to the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Jan. 2009.
- Kumar A. Large scale biomass transport to a biorefinery by pipeline. Progress report 2 submitted to the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Jan. 2009.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 3 submitted to the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Sept. 2008.
- Kumar A. Bioheat in Alberta: Techno-economic Assessment. Progress Report 1 submitted to Alberta Research Council, Hwy 16A 75 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, Oct., 2008.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 2 submitted to the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, May 2008.
- Kumar A. Large scale biomass transport to a biorefinery by pipeline. Progress report 1 submitted to the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Jan. 2008.
- Kumar A. Development of energy, emissions and water flow Sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modelling. Progress Report 1 submitted to the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), 500 Phipps Mckinnon Building, 10020 101A Avenue, T5J Edmonton, Alberta, Dec. 2007.
- Kumar A. A Conceptual Comparison of Bioenergy Options Using BC’s Mountain Pine Beetle Infested Wood. Research Project funded by Queen’s University and BIOCAP Canada Foundation, 156 Barrie Street, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. K7L 3N6, March 2006.
- Kumar A, Flynn PC, Sokhansanj S. Feedstock availability and power costs associated with using BC’s beetle-infested pine. Research Project Final Report funded by BIOCAP Canada Foundation, 156 Barrie Street, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. K7L 3N6 and the Province of British Columbia, Nov. 2005.
- Flynn PC, Kumar A. Trip report - Site visit to Alholmens 240 MW power plant, Pietarsaari, Finland. Research Project funded by BIOCAP Canada Foundation, 156 Barrie Street, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. K7L 3N6 and the Province of British Columbia, Nov. 2005.
- Kumar A, Sokhansanj S, Flynn PC. British Columbia’s beetle infested pine: biomass feedstocks for producing power. Research Project Final Report funded by BIOCAP Canada Foundation, 156 Barrie Street, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. K7L 3N6 and the Province of British Columbia, April 2005.
- Sokhansanj S, Kumar A, Mani S, Sundaram J. Section 4 – Processing and energy systems, In Dehydration of barley silage, Phase-2, Drying and energy options. Research Project Funded by Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), National Research Council of Canada (NRC), IRAP Project 512493, prepared for Olds Ag-Tech Industries Limited, Olds Alberta, Canada, Sept. 2004.
- Kumar A. Biomass usage for power and liquid fuels, D. Thesis, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, June, 2004.
- Kumar A. A study of bioenergy technologies for the mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Series Corporate Title; No. ET-00-19. Local Call No: AIT Thesis no. ET-00-19, Pages 169, 2000.
- Kumar A. A study of bioenergy technologies for the mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions, School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. A special study report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering. LC TYPE Call NO.: TD885.5 G73 K86, Pages 55, 2000.