Search Results - "life cycle"

Reliable estimation of the environmental impacts of processes and products is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a key method for evaluating such effects. Since its development, the concept has evolved to improve the precision of the obtained re...

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The paper describes the innovative methodology for the evaluation of the life cycle of buildings, which will be used in construction projects of Skanska, or other construction companies, in selecting the optimal solution from the point of view of construction engineering and LCC. The aim is to help...

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Given the growing emphasis on life-cycle analysis in bridge design, the design community is transitioning from the concept of performance-based design in structural engineering to a performance-based design approach within a life-cycle context. This approach considers various indicators, including c...

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This study evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the life cycle of a battery pack for automotive applications. The analysis employs Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for environmental assessment, Life Cycle Costing (LCC) for economic assessment, and Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-L...

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The transformation of the aeronautical industry towards sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing is essential for enhancing aircraft performance while reducing environmental impacts and production costs. This study integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and machine lea...

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The construction industry is responsible for 40 % of the energy consumption and 36 % of the CO2 emissions, and buildings are responsible for a significant part of energy consumption in Europe.Thus, a growing concern regarding environmental impacts in the construction sector is in place. Reducing the...

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Policymakers responsible for improving the skill base needed for future economic development must assess the implications of radical technological change in the future.  The example selected here is in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of u...

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The present study is devoted to the selection of innovative materials based on their life cycle of the gas pipeline. Assessment of the efficiency of laying gas pipelines is currently carried out only from the position of construction and installation works and does not take into account the interest...

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In this study, the production and use of renewable-based methanol as a low carbon intensity fuel for a SUEZMAX tanker is evaluated for energy transport from Saudi Arabia to Asia (Japan) and Europe (the Netherlands), in comparison to the conventional fossil-based fuels. Renewable-based methanol produ...

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A concrete structure should be sufficiently planned, designed, executed and maintained to ensure its requirements during the life cycle. However, structures suffering from serious deterioration in structural members and sometimes subsequent loss in sustainability have been often found due to various...

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Sustainability is a key objective of development policies within international organizations, and it is also progressively gaining importance in the wine industry as a whole and, more specifically, in the draught wine market. The competitive conditions of the wine sector and the evolution of consump...

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The term “conventional” or “static” Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is used to describe the traditional application of LCA for the environmental impact assessment of a given instance of a system, to differentiate it from the recently developed Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment (DLCA). The latter is defined...

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The occurrence of micropollutants in the aquatic environment shows potential adverse effects towards ecosystems, such as estrogenic effects on the sexual development of fish and the resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics. Constructed wetlands (CWs) can be used as a post-treatment technology to...

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While choosing one or another product from a wide variety on the market, we intuitively focus on the quality of the food product, we pay attention to its source, raw material and how this food is made. At the same time, the same questions are being asked by food manufacturers as they want to be sure...

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The article deals with the stages of the life cycle, according to regulatory guidance documents and their impact on the safety of complex technical systems. The planning and management system shortcomings of the complex technical systems development are highlighted.

Biomass fly ash has been studied has a partial cement material, since this material has a positive effect on concrete properties. Even though, some mixes with BFA presents a positive benefit, they need to be economically competitive and present a good environmental performance. So, the analyse and c...

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Mineral carbonation, where steel slags react with carbon dioxide from flue gases to form stable carbonates and silicates, offers a potential carbon capture, utilization, and storage pathway with agricultural applications. However, it is essential to assess the environmental and economic impacts to d...

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Climate change has intensified scrutiny of the building sector, a major source of global greenhouse gas emissions. Modular construction, recognized for its environmental, economic, and social benefits, is increasingly regarded as a key strategy to achieve sustainability goals. This study systematica...

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