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Application of the life cycle inventory in the steel industry

Authors: Ana-Maria IOSIF, François HANROT, Denis ABLITZER

Publication date: June 10, 2008

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1. Methodological framework for life cycle assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for evaluating the environmental impact of a system comprising all the activities associated with a product or service, from the extraction of raw materials to the disposal of waste . LCA consists of four phases:

  • definition of study objectives and scope ;

  • inventory (material balances – energy) ;

  • impact assessment ;

  • interpretation of results.

1.1 Defining objectives

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