Nilay Elginoz , Christina Papadaskalopoulou , Steve Harris
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Abstract
It is critical that the development of new technologies to solve environmental problems do not shift the burdens (impacts) to other mediums. Therefore, to ensure the optimum environmental design of water treatment and recovery systems, it is pertinent to apply life cycle assessment (LCA) at an early stage of development. Using LCA at an early developmental stage is known as prospective LCA and is particularly challenging due to the low data availability or quality. The aim of this study is to highlight the opportunities and challenges of using prospective LCA in the development of water treatment and recovery technologies. To do this we utilise two case studies from the EU Zero Brine project and apply LCA at two developmental stages. The treatment systems are specifically tailored for each case to treat the individual brine compositions and selectively recover its constituents. The first stage LCAs are based on laboratory experiments and engineering-based calculations, whilst the second stage assessments use improved input data from pilot plants and simulation. The paper compares the analyses of both stages, identifies key differences and discusses these disparities. In addition, it provides insights on the challenges of applying LCA for the design and development of wastewater treatment and recovery systems.
期刊介绍:
Water Resources and Industry moves research to innovation by focusing on the role industry plays in the exploitation, management and treatment of water resources. Different industries use radically different water resources in their production processes, while they produce, treat and dispose a wide variety of wastewater qualities. Depending on the geographical location of the facilities, the impact on the local resources will vary, pre-empting the applicability of one single approach. The aims and scope of the journal include: -Industrial water footprint assessment - an evaluation of tools and methodologies -What constitutes good corporate governance and policy and how to evaluate water-related risk -What constitutes good stakeholder collaboration and engagement -New technologies enabling companies to better manage water resources -Integration of water and energy and of water treatment and production processes in industry