Taking the restrictions imposed by the EU ELV directive into account, the use of non-recyclable composite components in car manufacturing is not obvious. However, from a life cycle engineering perspective the introduction of composites in car design is not necessarily negative in terms of additional environmental impact. An extensive life cycle analysis for a reference car design was conducted to study the effects of replacement of conventional steel structures by lightweight composite alternatives. The obtained results reveal the need for a nuanced attitude towards more intensive use of composites in car design. The sensitivity of the analysis results for the used carbon fibre production method is documented, indicating significant improvement potential based on emerging, less energy consuming production methods.


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    Titel :

    Environmental impact analysis of composite use in car manufacturing


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Umweltverträglichkeitsuntersuchung für die Nutzung von Verbundwerkstoffen bei der Autoherstellung


    Beteiligte:
    Duflou, J.R. (Autor:in) / Moor, J. de (Autor:in) / Verpoest, I. (Autor:in) / Dewulf, W. (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2009


    Format / Umfang :

    4 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 20 Quellen




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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