Gerhard Hofer · Carbon Consulting
Energy & material flow analysis, CO₂ reduction pathways
Modeling & Scenario Analysis for Industrial Optimization
Decarbonization Made Clear and Actionable.
We help industrial teams navigate the transition to lower-emission operations with energy & material flow modeling and data-driven scenario analysis.
Strategic. Efficient. Serene.
Progress doesn’t always require new equipment; sometimes it just takes a clearer view of what’s already there.
Services
Process & System Modeling
Simulate energy and material flows to uncover efficiency gains, retrofit opportunities, operational optimizations, and financial feasibility.
- Energy and mass flow simulations
- Retrofit & technology integration studies
- Operational optimization scenarios (heat integration, primary fuel reduction, equipment reuse, control strategies)
Techno-Economic Scenario Analysis
Compare CO₂ reduction pathways and support executive decisions with quantified options and tradeoffs, including Monte Carlo TEA development.
- High-level modeling for strategic planning
- Executive-focused reports and memos
- Scenario comparison of retrofit and low-emission options
Model & Report Reviews
Validate vendor offers, simplify simulations, and streamline technical audits with independent, academically grounded assessments.
- Validation of simulation chains and vendor models
- Rebuilding or simplifying complex models
- Focused, high-quality technical audits
Approach
We keep things simple, efficient, and outcome-driven:
- Effortless onboarding: Share documents and data; no lengthy hand-holding required.
- Independent work: We deliver clarity, accuracy, and speed with minimal supervision.
- Purposeful check-ins: Frequent at project start and finish, quieter during analysis.
- Modular scope: From short reviews to multi-week scenario development.
- No-fluff focus: Highly technical, top-tier quality work without drama.
Partners
We work with teams that value expert-led insights without expanding internal capacity:
- Engineering firms seeking flexible modeling support
- Industrial and municipal operators exploring retrofit or low-emission pathways
- Organizations and developers needing independent third-party review
- Consultants and researchers seeking quiet, competent modeling assistance
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Team
Gerhard Hofer
Founder & Lead Process Engineer
PhD in Process, Chemical, and Energy Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in thermal systems, process simulation, and industrial decarbonization
- Specialized in point-source and direct air capture, boiler retrofits, carbon pathway modeling, and technical audits
- Skilled in simulation tools (DWSIM, IPSEpro) and techno-economic & safety assessments
- Provides independent model reviews, system modeling, and strategic, de-risked decarbonization guidance
Contact
Let’s build your decarbonization roadmap.
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