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Life Cycle Assessment
CEN 601

Description
  • Introduction to Circular Bioeconomy and Life Cycle Thinking concepts
  • Goal and scope definition, Life Cycle Inventory analysis
  • Developing process tree/table, understanding a unit process
  • Customizing/creating a unit process
  • Computational structure and sensitivity analysis
  • Random variables and multi-function systems
  • Environmental impact overview, impact assessment methods
  • Economic impact-output LCA, material flow analysis
  • Deferent Allocation methods
  • Process-based LCA and demonstration
  • Consequential LCA and LCA interpretation
  • Uncertainty in LCA and LCA case studies
  • Recent Developments in LCA for Circular Bioeconomy
Practicing problem-solving in practical contexts using Aspen Plus

ECTS credits
7

Teaching Language
English

Exam Language
English

Support Materials Language
English

Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Scientific-technical and methodological training for the continuous improvement of knowledge and the exercise of professional functions of advice, analysis, design,  project, planning, management and operation in the fields of Environmental engineering. 
    (B1 - EEM - Scientific-technical and methodological training for the continuous improvement of knowledge and the exercise of professional functions of advice, analysis, design,  project, planning, management and operation in the fields of Environmental engineering. )
  • Understanding of the multiple technical, legal and property constraints that arise in a project of Environmental engineering work. 
    (B2 - EEM - Understanding of the multiple technical, legal and property constraints that arise in a project of Environmental engineering work. )

Final Learning Outcomes
  • Identify the various functional elements of Environmental Engineering projects 
    (F1 - EEB - Identify the various functional elements of Environmental Engineering projects )
  • Understand and apply sustainable and resilient design principles and green technologies/solutions for the implementation of reliable Environmental Engineering systems
    (F4 - EEB - Understand and apply sustainable and resilient design principles and green technologies/solutions for the implementation of reliable Environmental Engineering systems)
  • Demonstrate awareness of the social, human and ethical responsibilities of the Environmental Engineer in supporting integrity, diversity, and inclusion.
    (F5 - EEB - Demonstrate awareness of the social, human and ethical responsibilities of the Environmental Engineer in supporting integrity, diversity, and inclusion.)

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