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Aghimien, E I, Aghimien, L M, Petinrin, O O and Aghimien, D O (2021) High-performance computing for computational modelling in built environment-related studies – a scientometric review. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1138-57.
Agyekum, K, Adinyira, E and Amudjie, J (2021) Ethical misconducts within the invitation to tender and tender evaluation and award stages of construction contracts in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1101-23.
Aliu, J and Aigbavboa, C O (2021) Structural determinants of graduate employability: impact of university and industry collaborations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1080-100.
Gbadegesin, A O, Sun, Y and Nwulu, N I (2021) Stacked value streams of hybrid energy storage systems in prosumer microgrids. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1063-79.
Hayette, F, Abadou, Y and Ghrieb, A (2021) Bio-waste influence on air lime mortar performance corrosion – optimization using the surface response method. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1124-37.
Ifeoluwa Benjamin, O, Ogunleye, M B and Abiodun Kolawole, O (2021) Evaluation of the critical success factors for sustainable housing delivery: analytic hierarchy process approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1044-62.
Innocent Chigozie, O (2021) The need for and benefits of buildability analysis: Nigeria as a case study. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1207-30.
Jirandeh, R R, Ghazi, M, Sotoodeh, A F and Nikian, M (2021) Plate-fin heat exchanger network modeling, design and optimization – a novel and comprehensive algorithm. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1017-43.
Mostafa Adel, E, Elnawawy, O, Ayman Ahmed Ezzat, O and Badawy, M (2021) A framework to activate the health and safety regulations in the Egyptian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1158-91.
Shi, J, Hu, J, Ma, M and Wang, H (2021) An environmental impact analysis method of machine-tool cutting units based on LCA. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(5), 1192-206.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: environmental impact; evaluation; inventory; life cycle; manufacturing; performance; valuation; case study
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-06-2020-0247
- Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to present a method for the environmental impact analysis of machine-tool cutting, which enables the detailed analysis of inventory data on resource consumption and waste emissions, as well as the quantitative evaluation of environmental impact. The proposed environmental impact analysis method is based on the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. In this method, the system boundary of the cutting unit is first defined, and inventory data on energy and material consumptions are analyzed. Subsequently, through classification, five important environmental impact categories are proposed, namely, primary energy demand, global warming potential, acidification potential, eutrophication potential and photochemical ozone creation potential. Finally, the environmental impact results are obtained through characterization and normalization. This method is applied on a case study involving a machine-tool turning unit. Results show that primary energy demand and global warming potential exert the serious environmental impact in the turning unit. Suggestions for improving the environmental performance of the machine-tool turning are proposed. The environmental impact analysis method is applicable to different machine tools and cutting-unit processes. Moreover, it can guide and support the development of green manufacturing by machinery manufacturers.