LIFE-CYCLE EVALUATION OF THE CERAMIC BLOCK WITH A FOCUS ON SOCIAL INTEREST HOUSING
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Abstract
This research creates an inventory of the production process of the ceramic
block, using the methodology of Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) as defined
by ISO 14040. It is an experimental research conducted in three industries
of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, where the reference flow used is of 1 ton
of clay, to quantify energy consumption (thermal and electrical) and
estimate CO2 emissions. The analysis allows identifying that the ceramic
block may be a viable alternative for the use in housing of social interest,
besides clay being a raw material in abundance in the state, the production
process can adopt measures to minimize environmental impact. The results
can be applied to other buildings, and compared to products with similar
function.
block, using the methodology of Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) as defined
by ISO 14040. It is an experimental research conducted in three industries
of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, where the reference flow used is of 1 ton
of clay, to quantify energy consumption (thermal and electrical) and
estimate CO2 emissions. The analysis allows identifying that the ceramic
block may be a viable alternative for the use in housing of social interest,
besides clay being a raw material in abundance in the state, the production
process can adopt measures to minimize environmental impact. The results
can be applied to other buildings, and compared to products with similar
function.
Keywords
life-cycle evaluation; ceramic block; social interest housing
References
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CONFEDERAÇÃO NACIONAL DA INDÚSTRIA – CNI, 2007- Matriz energética: cenários, oportunidades e desafios. Brasília, Brazil – in: http://www.cni.org.br.
SOARES, S. R., PEREIRA, S. W., BREITENBACH, F. E.,2002 - Análise do Ciclo de Vida de Produtos Cerâmicos da Indústria da Construção Civil. In: CONGRESSO INTERAMERICANO DE INGENIERÍA SANITARIA Y AMBIENTAL, 28., 2002, México. Anais... Santa Catarina: Departamento de Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental (UFSC), 2002, 8p. http://www.bvsde.paho.org
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