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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 | Lire en français

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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....

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