Life Cycle Assessment: Comparing strategic options for the mains infrastructure - Part I

被引：38

作者：

Dennison, FJ

Azapagic, A

Clift, R

Colbourne, JS

机构：

[1] Thames Water Util Ltd, Reading RG2 OJN, Berks, England

[2] Univ Surrey, Dept Chem & Proc Engn, Guildford GU2 5XH, Surrey, England

[3] Univ Surrey, Ctr Environm Strategy, Guildford GU2 5XH, Surrey, England

[4] Univ Surrey, Dept Civil Engn, Guildford GU2 5XH, Surrey, England

来源：

WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 1999年 / 39卷 / 10-11期

关键词：

life cycle assessment; mains infrastructure; pipe materials; waste disposal;

D O I：

10.2166/wst.1999.0673

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

This paper presents the preliminary results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study which aims to compare two different potable water pipe materials: ductile iron (DI) and medium density polyethylene (MDPE). Stages where environmental impacts may be reduced in the life cycle of these pipes have been highlighted. A takeback scheme between water companies and pipe suppliers has been identified as an environmental improvement to the current disposal stage of the pipe life cycle. Potential exists for dual-use or reuse of abandoned mains. (C) 1999 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd on behalf of the IAWQ. All rights reserved.

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页码：315 / 319

页数：5