scholarly journals On the Imaginary Accuracy of the LCA on the Basis of the Houseboat in Hamburg (Holistic Approach)

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-237
Author(s):  
Maria Grajcar ◽  
Kristina Rumiantceva ◽  
Ingo Weidlich
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Energy Input ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Software Program ◽  
History Of ◽  
First Time ◽  
Beta Version

Abstract To our knowledge, for the first time in the history of the life cycle assessment, the LCA analysis of the houseboats used for residential purposes has been conducted while testing a new software program eLCA in its Beta version. In cooperation with the Coop Waterhouse GmbH and with the Architektenbüro PlanWerk, the houseboat Swan, due to its extraordinary solutions for energy supply, has been chosen for the first attempt at analysing uncertainty in its LCA with the focus on the energy supply components as well as on the energy input. Results discuss energy usage, being responsible for the half of the total CO2 e-emissions, and its uncertainty with regards to the next 50 years of the houseboat’s lifetime.

Dicussions and Conclusion

2016 ◽  
pp. 341-354
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Future Challenge ◽  
Efficient Delivery

The rationale for this publication emanated from the challenges facing the efficient delivery of construction projects in developing countries. Although, some aspects of the book focus on key applications in Cameroon, a holistic approach was adopted where an overview of challenges related to construction for developing countries was considered. To re-focus issues addressed in this book, this last Chapter provides a summary of what has been covered in each Chapter. Also, major achievements and challenges will be discussed. Nevertheless a construction matter can not be seriously handled today without taking into account environmental issues. For this reason, we will say just a few words about environment. Indeed, wherever infrastructures in general and buildings in particular through production and emission of toxic matters and gas have harmful consequences on the environment. They must be assessed and monitored to reduce the risk of pollution. Among many environmental assessment methods, life cycle assessment (LCA) seems to be the most suitable. Wherever, it involves a lot of data and must be handling with a lot of caution. The life cycle assessment tools used in developed countries is not suitable in developing countries context. It should be benefit for them to develop a simple and suitable methodology easy to manage, in order to propose an environmental impacts measurement of construction projects' and buildings. The High Environmental Quality, which a priori ensures minimized environmental impact and promotes the principles of sustainable development, is the solution that seems best suited for the design of many social infrastructures projected in developing countries. This is going to be for them the future challenge for the next decades.

scholarly journals Sustainable life-cycle assessment of mixing approaches in water storage tanks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alizadeh Fard ◽  
Brian D. Barkdoll
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Storage Tanks ◽  
Cumulative Energy ◽  
Cumulative Energy Demand ◽  
Modeling Software ◽  
First Time

Abstract Poor mixing in water storage tanks can cause stagnant zones that could pose negative public health effects. The present study uses Life Cycle Assessment to decide among the only three mixing options available, namely sprinkler, multiple inlets, and a mechanical mixer for the first time. These options were compared using different life cycle assessment (LCA) tools using an 80-year lifetime as the functional unit while assuming that all three options result in acceptable water quality. Using SimaPro modeling software as well as the IPCC 2013 GWP 100a V1.0 and Cumulative Energy Demand methods, these three mixing approaches were compared with and without waste recycling. Results showed that application of a sprinkler is the least expensive option. Damage-cost analyses for categories of human health, ecosystem quality, and resources showed that a sprinkler caused the least damage and cost, while a mixer resulted in the most damage and cost.

scholarly journals Life Cycle Assessment of Water in Sport Equine Production in Argentina: A Case Study

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1084
Author(s):  
Mariana M. Vaccaro ◽  
Alberto García-Liñeiro ◽  
Alicia Fernández-Cirelli ◽  
Alejandra V. Volpedo
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Water Footprint ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Life Cycle Approach ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
Management Alternatives ◽  
First Time

The application of life cycle assessment method (LCA) to animal production is a methodological option to assess the potential impact of products, services, or production processes in a comprehensive way as it considers both the quantity and quality of water in the life cycle approach. In this paper, the water footprint of jumping sport horses’ production has been determined using the LCA methodology for the first time ever. The results of this paper show that the production of medium- and high-performance sport horses uses a large amount of water. However, modifications to the diet (type and percentage of oils in the supplement, place of origin of feed, etc.) and in the management and destination of waste (animal box beds) can result in a reduction of the water requirement and the environmental impact of production. This type of studies should be developed in different farms in the future in order to give producers management alternatives that improve the sustainability of productions.

scholarly journals Biogas to Fuel Cell State of The Art: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Shafini Mohd Shafie ◽  
A Harits Nu'man ◽  
Nik Nurul Anis Nik Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
The Impact

Due to the emerging development in the energy industry, the demand for electricity consumption has sharply increased for each country. Therefore, a new recovery of energy resources is needed in consequence of the decreasing dependency on conventional energy resources, while sustaining energy security in the aspect of energy supply and climate change issues. The fuel cell is one of the most potential resources to be explored in order to overcome the constraints of the current energy generation. The aim of this paper is to discuss the entire cycle of the fuel cell system. It is starting from biogas production up to the recent studies related to life cycle assessment on fuel cell studies. Most of the researchers focused on the technical part of fuel cells; however, a comprehensive environmental assessment is essential to fully recognize the impact of fuel cells. Furthermore, this conceptual paper provided an idea on understanding the concept of fuel cell and referred to recently published articles related to life cycle assessment. Hopefully, this study can provide the guideline in determining the future energy for this country, in order to be less dependent on the current resources of energy supply.

scholarly journals Application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Sugar Industries

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 04011
Author(s):  
Arieyanti Dwi Astuti ◽  
Rahayu Siwi Dwi Astuti ◽  
Hadiyanto Hadiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Sugar Industry ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Leading Industry ◽  
Process System ◽  
Very High

Sugar is one of the main commodities that are needed for human life. The demand of sugar is very high with the trend increase from year to year. This condition makes the sugar industry become a leading industry that must be maintained sustainability. The sustainability of the sugar industry is influenced by the use of energy and natural resources and the resulting environmental impacts. Therefore, an effort is needed to analyze the environmental aspects and potential environmental impacts resulting from a product (sugar), by using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). LCA is a very important tool for the analysis of a process/system from its cradle to grave. This technique is very useful in the estimation of energy usage and environmental load of a product/system. This paper aims to describe the main elements of sugar industries using Life Cycle Assessment.

scholarly journals Proposed Implementation of Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040) on Spiced Boneless Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Production

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu Supartono ◽  
Widha Septi Utami ◽  
Darmawan Ari Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Production Equipment ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Chanos Chanos ◽  
Iso 14040 ◽  
Processing And Storage

<p>Milkfish (Chanos chanos) is one of the main commodities in Kendal District – Middle Java Province - Indonesia. It is produced for spiced boneless milkfish by some smallmedium enterprises. Level of energy usage, emission release, and environmental impacts caused during the production need to be assessed for improvement in these industries. A common method for assessing energy usage and environmental impacts from industrial activity is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or ISO 14040. This study used LCA to assess energy, emission and environmental effect of the life cycle of spiced boneless milkfish production. The research was conducted at three small-medium enterprises in Kendal District namely; UKM Ratu Bandeng, UKM Bandeng Kendal, and UKM Rozal Bandeng. The product life cycle started from purchasing raw and supported materials, boneless processing, spiced boneless processing and storage of finished products. Energy measurement was taken place at all energy used during the production, such as human energy, energy from fuel and gasoline and electricity. The released emissions were measured in CO2, SO2, and NOx. The results depicted that energy needed to produce 1 kilogram of spiced boneless milkfish was 18.456 MJ for UKM Ratu Bandeng; 18.188 MJ UKM Bandeng Kendal and 23.985 MJ for UKM Rozal Bandeng. The emission released was 227.666 g CO2; 0.333 g SO2; 2.713 g NOx in UKM Ratu Bandeng; 607.459 g CO2; 0.513 g SO2; 4.434 g NOx in UKM Bandeng Kendal; and 1132,938 g CO2; 0,941 g SO2; 8.101 g NOx in UKM Rozal Bandeng respectively. Wastewater was produced from the material cleaning process and rest of boiling water, while solids waste were scrap from the materials, such as raw and additive materials, and packaging materials. Recommendations for improvements in these industries were as follow; selection of supplier which was closer to the location of production, use of more efficient production equipment,  improvement of production process design, and build tanks and infiltration basin for waste water disposal.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: Emissions, energy, LCA, spiced boneless milkfish. </p>

Holistic approach for sustainability enhancing of hydrotreated aviation biofuels, through life cycle assessment: A Brazilian case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 237 ◽  
pp. 117796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cecilia Vásquez ◽  
Aldemar Martínez ◽  
Edgar Fernando Castillo ◽  
Electo Eduardo Silva
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Aviation Biofuels ◽  
Brazilian Case

CONSIDERING THE BENEFITS OF ASPHALT MODIFICATION USING A NEW TECHNICAL LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 597-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Azhar BUTT ◽  
Björn BIRGISSON ◽  
Niki KRINGOS
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Pavement Performance ◽  
Performance Limits ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Computational Framework ◽  
Asphalt Modification ◽  
Emission Limits

Asphalt mixtures properties can be enhanced by modifying it with additives. Even though the immediate benefits of using polymers and waxes to modify the binder properties are rather well documented, the effects of such modification over the lifetime of a road are seldom considered. To investigate this, a newly developed open technical life cycle assessment (LCA) framework was used to determine production energy and emission limits for the asphalt additives. The LCA framework is coupled to a calibrated mechanics based computational framework that predicts the in-time pavement performance. Limits for production energy of wax and polymers were determined for the hypothetical case studies to show how LCA tools can assist the additives manufacturers to modify their production procedures and help road authorities in setting ‘green’ limits to get a real benefit from the additives over the lifetime of a road. From the detailed case-studies, it was concluded that better understanding of materials will lead to enhanced pavement design and could help in the overall reduction of energy usage and emissions.

Application Life Cycle Assessment to Diammonium Phosphate Production

2011 ◽  
Vol 354-355 ◽  
pp. 256-265
Author(s):  
Sampatrao Manjare ◽  
Rajendra Mohite
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Diammonium Phosphate ◽  
Impact Categories ◽  
Product System ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Environmental Emissions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Day By Day

Abstract Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) is an important crop nutrient for plants and its use is increasing day by day with increase in population. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an important tool in the evaluation of the environmental performance of the product/ system throughout the life cycle. In this paper, LCA has been used to evaluate the performance of the Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer production. The system investigated includes DAP production process. The quantification of environmental emissions, material and energy usage are quantified and environmental effects are assessed. The impact categories most affected by the DAP production, are respiratory inorganics and terrestrial acid/nitrification. Interpretations have been made and recommendations are given for operational improvements in DAP production

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