Study on the performance and optimization of CO boiler in the oil refinery

Aminmahalati, Alireza; Fazlali, Alireza; Safikhani, Hamed

doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117790

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“…The data provided by SimaPro ® software (version 9.2.0.2) were presented through the Pareto Diagram tool, which established an order of the causes of impacts on human health and the environment. According to Aminmahalati (2021), the Pareto Diagram, associated with simulations, such as those generated by SimaPro ® , enables the identification of opportunities for process optimizations, reducing the negative externalities generated by a product [45,46]. This analysis pointed out that aluminum is the most toxic component of a bike; therefore, the following section presents the methodological procedures employed to propose the replacement of this material for another one engaged with sustainable development.…”

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Application of a Generic Model for the Transition to a Product Classified as a Product-Service System: Bike Sharing Case

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This paper aims to apply a generic model for the transition to a product classified as a Product-Service System in the bike sharing case. For theoretical foundation, a systematic literature review was conducted, and then, the model was developed and validated with PSS experts and statistical analysis. Considering the need of PSS products to be aligned with the Tripple Botton Line, a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) was performed to measure the environmental and human health impacts of a bike. Aiming to design an action plan and mitigate these impacts, the generic model was applied. The results contribute to (i) the theoretical development of the literature by proposing a generic model validated and applicable in other cases, and (ii) with the practical development, since with the application of the LCA and the model, it was possible to identify an alternative to mitigate the impacts of the most polluting part of a bike: the aluminum frame. Thus, this study proposes substituting aluminum with a polymeric biocomposite: a blend between polypropylene and bamboo fiber. Given the theoretical modeling of this work, future studies can focus on the practical validation of this blend through mechanical testing.

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Application of a Generic Model for the Transition to a Product Classified as a Product-Service System: Bike Sharing Case

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“…To analyze the results generated by the software SimaPro®, the data were analyzed using the Pareto Diagram tool, which allowed visualizing which are the variables that generate the greatest impact on polypropylene production. According to Aminmahalati et al (2021) the Pareto Diagram, associated with simulations, such as those generated by SimaPro®, allow the identification of points for improvement in business proposals, acting in a preventive rather than corrective way.…”

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Analysis of the application of recycled polypropylene

Kohlbeck,

Beuren,

Santos

2023

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Goal: Analyze the benefits of the application of recycled polypropylene in the evaporation tray of refrigerators in a multinational company of electro-electronic equipment. Design / Methodology / Approach: This research conducts a systematic literature review; performs a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of the polypropylene production, interpreting its results through a Pareto Diagram; and presents a case study in a multinational company of white line electro-electronic equipment. Results: The LCA results point out that propylene and the components released by the chemical plant cause the main negative externalities under the environment and human health, so that during PP production, propylene is responsible for 72% of the impacts under global warming and 86% in the face of scarcity of fossil resources. Thus, the case study proposes recycling polypropylene, following the Circular Economy guidelines by aligning the proposal with the Zero Waste policy, with modular design, with Reverse Logistics, and with Sustainable Development Goals. Research limitations: The work presents limitations inherent to literature review works, where filters are used to limit the search (limited to articles, published between 2012 and 2021 and written in English). Practical implications: The research encourages recycling, pointing out its contribution under the environmental, social and economic spheres. Originality / Value: The research presents originality and methodological value by combining qualitative and quantitative methods, and a theoretical and practical approach. Thus, it was possible to implement the research in the multinational company analyzed, and to measure the benefits obtained.

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