Essays about: "Life Cycle Assessment"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 549 essays containing the words Life Cycle Assessment.

1. 21. Life Cycle Assessment of Absolicon solar thermal collector field for district heating in Härnösand

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Ohm Ariyakhajorn; [2023]
   Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; Solar Thermal Energy; District Heating System; Livscykelanalys; Solvärme; Fjärrvärmesystem;

   Abstract : Global energy consumption has been increasing continuously every year. Many energy sources are utilized. Conventional fossil fuels are not sustainable, and their environmental impacts are more apparent than ever before. For heating purposes, most of the heat still comes from combustion of both non-renewable and renewable energy sources. READ MORE

3. 22. Life Cycle Assessment as a decision-making tool within vaccine manufacturing – Potential and Limitations

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Simon Deklerck; [2023]
   Keywords : Decision-making; energy intensive industries; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Inventory; pharmaceutical; Product Footprint Calculator; value chain; vaccine manufacturing;

   Abstract : Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a widely used method for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle. As a decision-making tool, LCA allows decision-makers to identify the environmental hotspots in a product or process, and to explore opportunities for improvement. READ MORE

4. 23. Evaluation of in-situ technology performance and decision analysis by combining economic and environmental impact analysis for a case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Elham Tamadonyazdian; [2023]
   Keywords : Stabilization; Dredging; Solidification; Cement mixtures; Binders; In-situ technology; Environmental impact categories; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Economic analysis; Life cycle costing LCC ; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Acidification Potential AP ; Eutrophication Potential EP ; Ozone Layer Depletion Potential ODP ; Single-Point Rate SPR .; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the contemporary global context, the global focus on reducing environmental impacts in any formats has intensified. This study intends to assess the environmental impacts and life cycle costs associated with the A1-A5 stages (production and construction stages) of the Köping Port project and eight additional proposed scenarios. READ MORE

5. 24. Implementing Life Cycle Assessment in the Product Development Process : Creating a simplified LCA-tool to support decision making and implement sustainability as a design parameter

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Markus Johansson; Jonatan Sars; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Design is described as the main factor influencing a product's sustainability, and with industrial growth, global interest in sustainability issues has also increased. Furthermore, the design process is an important part when companies are to reduce climate impact of their products, and that the demand for more environmentally friendly products is increasing. READ MORE

6. 25. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
   Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE