Τhe scope of this course is to familiarize the students with the basic concepts of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and the methodological framework provided for the evaluation and analysis of industrial processes in relation to their environmental impacts, sustainability concerns as well as more general societal effects. Example solving with holistic and integrated approaches to redesign and goal setting with demonstration of optimization applications in water use and wastewater management. LCA methodology according to ISO 14040/14044. Description of limitations and assumptions during the implementation of a LCA study. Analysis of the different allocation methodologies. Description of Life Cycle Inventory in a LCA study and how to use specialized libraries with environmental data. Assessment of environmental impacts of industrial processes and analysis of the results through examples and exercises. Hot spot analysis. Designing of ""clean"" industries based on the ""pinch-point"" of water use. Methodology for designing industrial processes with the aim of minimizing waste production through reuse and recycling.
- Teacher: Γεράσιμος Λυμπεράτος
ECTS : 7
Language : el, en
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: • Describe an LCA based on the four stages: definition of scope and object of study, inventory analysis, impact assessment and interpretation of results. • Identify the limitations and requirements of an LCA study as well as the critical points of a system. • Evaluate the environmental characteristics of systems, technologies and products. • Conduct LCA studies based on ISO1404/14044 using specialized software (model creation, data collection, impact calculations and interpretation of results). • Write LCA reports in a transparent manner. • Minimize the use of raw materials (e.g. water) as well as the production of waste from a given industrial process. • Choose the best waste treatment technique and evaluate the final environmental impact of integrated industrial processes.