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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Chrysostomou, Chrystalla
• Kylili, Angeliki
• Nicolaides, Demetris
• Fokaides, Paris A.

Titel

Life Cycle Assessment of concrete manufacturing in small isolated states: the case of Cyprus

Ist Teil von

• International journal of sustainable energy, 2017-10, Vol.36 (9), p.825-839

Ort / Verlag

Abingdon: Taylor & Francis

Erscheinungsjahr

2017

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Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an effective and valuable methodology for identifying the holistic sustainable behaviour of materials and products. It is also useful in analysing the impact a structure has over the course of its life cycle. Currently, there is no sufficient knowhow regarding the life cycle performance of building materials used in the case of small isolated states. This study focuses on the LCA of the production of concrete for the investigation of its environmental impact in isolated island states, using the case of Cyprus as an example. Four different scenarios for the production of 1 tonne of concrete are examined: (i) manufacturing of concrete by transporting raw materials from different locations around the island, (ii) manufacturing of concrete using alternative energy resources, (iii) manufacturing of concrete with reduced transportation needs, and (iv) on-site manufacturing of concrete. The results, in terms of environmental impacts of concrete produced, indicated that the use of renewable electricity instead of fossil-fuelled electricity in isolated states can drastically improve the environmental performance of the end product. Also, the minimisation of transportation distances and the use of locally available resources can also affect, to a degree, the environmental impact of concrete production. Abbreviations: AP: Acidification Potential; CRC: Completely Recyclable Concrete; GWP: Global Warming Potential; HFO: Heavy Fuel Oil; LCA: Life Cycle Assessment; LCI: Life Cycle Inventory; LCIA: Life Cycle Impact Assessment; MPA: Mineral Products Association; ODP: Ozone Depletion Potential; POCP: Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential; PV: Photovoltaics