Essays about: "LCIA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word LCIA.

  1. 1. Techno-economic and environmental analysis of alternative pathways for urea fertilizer production.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Wilson Rodriguez; [2023]
    Keywords : Urea fertilizer; ammonia; natural gas; biogas; GWP; PE; hydrogen; nitrogen; technologies.;

    Abstract : The increasing global population has placed significant pressure on meeting food demands, leading to the widespread use of fertilizers to enhance crop yields. Urea, being the most used fertilizer globally, has contributed to improved agricultural productivity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Earth resources – a factor of time : A comparison between cotton and viscose

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Åsa Strandberg; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; LCIA; environmental impact; resources; land use; forest; yield; harvest; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Consumption continues to grow, while warnings persist about the fact that more isbeing consumed than the Earth is capable of yielding. This growth in consumption isclearly exemplified in the textile industry, which doubled global fibre productionbetween the years 2000 and 2020, while the population growth was 27% (The WorldBank, 2022). READ MORE

  4. 3. A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Polymers to Poly(vinyl chloride) for Use in Flooring Applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Caroline Almqvist; Pernilla Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : PVC; Flooring; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Polymer technology; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Poly(vinyl chloride) has a long history of use in the flooring industry. Throughout the years, several environmental and health issues have arisen concerning the production, usage and disposal of PVC. READ MORE

  5. 4. A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study of centralized and decentralized wastewater heat recovery in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Deniz Pektas; [2021]
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    Abstract : The cities bear a large role in the climate crisis. However, this also means that they have a big potential in the transition towards sustainable communities and a sustainable world. Up to 90 % of energy use within the urban water cycle is allocated to hot water heating for end users. READ MORE

  6. 5. Life cycle assessment of cotton yarns for IKEA

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ana Teresa Villarreal Campos; Ruchira Goyal; [2021]
    Keywords : LCA; environmental impact; water impact; recycled cotton yarns; virgin cotton yarns; Better Cotton; spinning; cradle-to-gate; LCA; miljöpåverkan; vattenpåverkan; återvunnet bomullsgarn; virgin bomullsgarn; Better Cotton; spinning; vagga-till-port;

    Abstract : Cotton is one of the leading fibers in the textile industry due to its superior mechanical qualities. It accounts for high environmental impacts, especially water consumption and scarcity. READ MORE