A methodology for the life cycle and sustainability analysis of manufacturing processes |
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| Authors: | A. B. Culaba M. R. I. Purvis |
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| Affiliation: | a Department of Mechanical Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, The Philippines;b Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 3DJ, UK |
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| Abstract: | Life cycle assessment is emerging as a powerful tool in the evaluation of the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. This paper describes a general methodology for the life cycle analysis of manufacturing processes taking into account the flexibility and decision-making potential of knowledge base systems. Emphasis is placed on on-site waste minimisation and associated sustainability characteristics in relation to environmental impact assessment and process improvement. The ensuing software model is applied with some success to an initial study of pulp and paper manufacture. |
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| Keywords: | Sustainable development Life cycle analysis Manufacturing processes Expert systems |
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