CHAPTER 11 Flashcards
(40 cards)
The first fundamental step in life cycle analysis is the goal and scope definition phase. The last step is the impact assessment phase
Only first statement is true
Which of the following best describes the type of data collected during the LCI
phase?
Inputs of energy, materials, and outputs of emissions and waste
Which ISO standards specifically provide guidelines for conducting LCA?
ISO 14040 and 14044
Which of the following life cycle stages is NOT typically included in an LCA?
Prodcut design only
What is the final phase of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process?
Life Cycle Interpretation
Which phase of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)?
Third
Which of the following is not one of the main environmental impact categories grouped in LCA?
Customer satisfaction
What components are included in a product system?
Unit processes with elementary and product flows
What is a unit process in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
An individual operation within the product system
Which of the following best defines elementary flows in LCA?
Emissions and raw materials that flow from or to the environment
It entails taking into consideration how actions or results inside a system feedback and affect the system as a whole.
feedback effect
It refers to the process of combining different financial data sources, assumptions, models, and qualitative insights into a unified, coherent framework that shows the financial outcome or health of a project, business, or investment.
Financial Analysis
It is a well-known scientific tool that could be used to analyze a system or predict its behavior before physical construction.
Simulation Model
A technique that helps researchers and stakeholders understand the dynamics and behavior of energy systems by generating virtual representations of real-world
systems.
Simulation Model
A type of simulation model that is used to determine optimal design parameters and operating conditions of the systems and does not account for the element of time.
Steady-state Analysis Model
A type of simulation model that is time-dependent behavior of the process.
Dynamic Model
A simulation method that is commonly used in energy systems analysis that focuses on comprehending feedback loops and the dynamic behavior of systems over time, expressing the flow of energy through various system components.
System Dynamics
It simulates how individual agents behave within a system and interact with one another and the environment, it makes it possible to model consumer behavior, the
dynamics of the energy market, and the uptake of renewable energy technologies.
Agent-Based Modeling
It refers to the agent’s initial energy consumption, which is influenced by lifestyle choices, appliance usage, and home size.
BAseline
It refers to the personal traits of the agent that affect how much energy it uses, such as
age, income, education (the degree of knowledge and comprehension of
energy-saving techniques and technologies), and awareness of the environment.
Agent Characteristics
It is a special form of design that intentionally creates a high degree of independence
or ‘loose coupling’ between component designs by standardizing component interface
specifications.
Modularity
Here are some popular simulation software under scoping study options, except:
Solidworks
What is Scoping Studies?
Provides a deeper understanding of how the findings relate to each other through the identification of recurrent themes, rather than summarizing existing findings.
What is CAPM?
Caoital Assets Pricing Model
