Highlights ► This paper presents a holistic LCA study of a commercial jet airliner. ► Operation is the highest contributor to the overall environmental impact (99.9%). ► The impact associated with the manufacturing is comparable to 6.5 days of operation. ► 50% Reduction in JET A1 consumption would increase the manufacturing impact by 0.04%. ► Use of biofuel reduces CO2 emissions but the impact of land use becomes significant.

    Abstract This paper uses a life cycle assessment of an Airbus A320 commercial airliner to determine the relative environmental impact of each service life phase. It was conducted in accordance with ISO 14040/44, the EcoInvent inventory database, customised unit process entries for the most important processes and materials and the Eco-Indicator 99 weighting method. The conclusions highlighting the very low contribution of the manufacturing phase to the overall service life emissions.


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    Titel :

    Environmental life cycle assessment of commercial passenger jet airliners


    Beteiligte:
    Howe, S. (Autor:in) / Kolios, A.J. (Autor:in) / Brennan, F.P. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2013-01-01


    Format / Umfang :

    8 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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