Buch, Englisch, 332 Seiten, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 602 g
Buch, Englisch, 332 Seiten, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 602 g
ISBN: 978-1-4398-8766-0
Verlag: CRC Press
In addition, readers will learn how to:
- Use consistent criteria to realize and evaluate an LCA independently of individual interests
- Understand the LCA methodology and become familiar with existing databases and methods based on the latest results of international research
- Analyze and critique a completed LCA
- Apply LCA methodology to simple case studies
Geared toward graduate and undergraduate students studying environmental science and industrial ecology, as well as practicing environmental engineers, and sustainability professionals who want to teach themselves LCA good practices, Environmental Life Cycle Assessment demonstrates how to conduct environmental assessments for products throughout their life cycles. It presents existing methods and recent developments in the growing field of LCA and systematically covers goal and system definition, life cycle inventory, life cycle impact assessment, and interpretation.
Zielgruppe
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction. General Principles of Life Cycle Assessment. Goal and System Definition. Inventory Analysis of Emissions and Extractions. Life Cycle Impact Assessment. Interpretation. Conclusions and Key Points. LCA through Example from A to Z: Treating Urban Sewage Sludge. Metacomparison of the Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Bio-Based Products. Appendices. Glossary. References.