Environmental consequences of an ultra-low emission retrofit in coal-fired power plants from a life cycle perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Dong ◽  
Yuanjun Tang ◽  
Aizhong Ruan ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Xiaoqing Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective ◽  
Low Emission

Environmental Consequences of Segregating Pig Urine and Feces - A Life Cycle Perspective

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerke W De Vries ◽  
André J.A Aarnink ◽  
Peter W.G Groot Koerkamp ◽  
Imke J.M De Boer
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective

scholarly journals Specification of Environmental Consequences of the Life Cycle of Selected Post-Production Waste of Wind Power Plants Blades

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 4975
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Piotrowska ◽  
Izabela Piasecka
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Production Waste ◽  
Wind Power Plant ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Wind Power Plants ◽  
Post Production

Wind power plants during generation of electricity emit almost no detrimental substances into the milieu. Nonetheless, the procedure of extraction of raw materials, production of elements and post-use management carry many negative environmental consequences. Wind power plant blades are mainly made of polymer materials, which cause a number of problems during post-use management. Controlling the system and the environment means such a transformation of their inputs in time that will ensure the achievement of the goal of this system or the state of the environment. Transformations of control of system and environment inputs, for example, blades production, are describing various models which in the research methodology, like LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), LCM (Life Cycle Management), LCI (Life Cycle Inventory), etc. require meticulous grouping and weighing of life cycle variables of polymer materials. The research hypothesis was assuming, in this paper, that the individual post-production waste of wind power plant blades is characterized by a different potential impact on the environment. For this reason, the aim of this publication is to conduct an ecological and energy life cycle analysis, evaluation, steering towards minimization and development (positive progress) of selected polymer waste produced during the manufacture of wind power plant blades. The analyzes were based on the LCA method. The subject of the research was eight types of waste (fiberglass mat, roving fabric, resin discs, distribution hoses, spiral hoses with resin, vacuum bag film, infusion materials residues and surplus mater), which are most often produced during the production of blades. Eco-indicator 99 and CED (Cumulative Energy Demand) were used as the computation procedures. The influence of the analyzed objects on human health, ecosystem quality and resources was appraised. Amidst the considered wastes, the highest level of depreciating impact on the milieu was found in the life cycle of resin discs (made of epoxy resin). The application of recycling processes would decrease the depreciating environmental influence in the context of the total life cycle of all analyzed waste. Based on the outcome of the analyzes, recommendations were proposed for the environmentally friendly post-use management of wind power plant blades, that can be used to develop new blade manufacturing techniques that better fit in with sustainable development and the closed-cycle economy.

Environmental consequences of the treatment of corn contaminated by aflatoxin B1 with co-digestion and co-composting in a life cycle perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Di Maria ◽  
Federico Sisani ◽  
Giovanni Gigliotti ◽  
Daniela Pezzolla ◽  
Chiara Tacconi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Aflatoxin B1 ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective

Life Cycle Analysis: Sub-Critical Pulverized Coal (SubPC) Power Plants

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J Skone ◽  
Greg Schivley ◽  
Matthew Jamieson ◽  
Joe Marriott ◽  
Greg Cooney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Analysis ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Pulverized Coal

scholarly journals Evaluating Life Cycle of Buildings Using an Integrated Approach Based on Quantitative-Qualitative and Simplified Best-Worst Methods (QQM-SBWM)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4487
Author(s):  
Maghsoud Amiri ◽  
Mohammad Hashemi-Tabatabaei ◽  
Mohammad Ghahremanloo ◽  
Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee ◽  
Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Combination Method ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Numerical Examples ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Time Required

Evaluating the life cycle of buildings is a valuable tool for assessing sustainability and analyzing environmental consequences throughout the construction operations of buildings. In this study, in order to determine the importance of building life cycle evaluation indicators, a new combination method was used based on a quantitative-qualitative method (QQM) and a simplified best-worst method (SBWM). The SBWM method was used because it simplifies BWM calculations and does not require solving complex mathematical models. Reducing the time required to perform calculations and eliminating the need for complicated computer software are among the advantages of the proposed method. The QQM method has also been used due to its ability to evaluate quantitative and qualitative criteria simultaneously. The feasibility and applicability of the SBWM were examined using three numerical examples and a case study, and the results were evaluated. The results of the case study showed that the criteria of the estimated cost, comfort level, and basic floor area were, in order, the most important criteria among the others. The results of the numerical examples and the case study showed that the proposed method had a lower total deviation (TD) compared to the basic BWM. Sensitivity analysis results also confirmed that the proposed approach has a high degree of robustness for ranking and weighting criteria.

Life cycle cost assessment of biomass co-firing power plants with CO2 capture and storage considering multiple incentives

2021 ◽  
Vol 96 ◽  
pp. 105173
Author(s):  
Bo Yang ◽  
Yi-Ming Wei ◽  
Lan-Cui Liu ◽  
Yun-Bing Hou ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Co2 Capture ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Cost Assessment ◽  
Co2 Capture And Storage ◽  
And Storage

scholarly journals Environmental Consequences of Closing the Textile Loop—Life Cycle Assessment of a Circular Polyester Jacket

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2964
Author(s):  
Gregor Braun ◽  
Claudia Som ◽  
Mélanie Schmutz ◽  
Roland Hischier
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Energy And Material Flows

The textile industry is recognized as being one of the most polluting industries. Thus, the European Union aims to transform the textile industry with its “European Green Deal” and “Circular Economy Action Plan”. Awareness regarding the environmental impact of textiles is increasing and initiatives are appearing to make more sustainable products with a strong wish to move towards a circular economy. One of these initiatives is wear2wearTM, a collaboration consisting of multiple companies aiming to close the loop for polyester textiles. However, designing a circular product system does not lead automatically to lower environmental impacts. Therefore, a Life Cycle Assessment study has been conducted in order to compare the environmental impacts of a circular with a linear workwear jacket. The results show that a thoughtful “circular economy system” design approach can result in significantly lower environmental impacts than linear product systems. The study illustrates at the same time the necessity for Life Cycle Assessment practitioners to go beyond a simple comparison of one product to another when it comes to circular economy. Such products require a wider system analysis approach that takes into account multiple loops, having interconnected energy and material flows through reuse, remanufacture, and various recycling practices.

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