1. Proceedings
  2. I3M
  3. 2018
  4. SESDE
  5. 10.46354/i3m.2018.sesde.003

Design methodology considering environmental impact and critical raw materials, application on induction hobs

  • a Patricia Gómez, 
  • b Daniel Elduque, 
  • c Carmelo Pina, 
  • dCarlos Javierre
  • acBSH Electrodométicos España, S.A. Avda de la Industria, 49, Zaragoza (Spain)
  • bdUniversity of Zaragoza, C/ María de Luna 3, Zaragoza (Spain)
Cite as
Gómez P., Elduque D., Pina C., Javierre C. (2018). Design methodology considering environmental impact and critical raw materials, application on induction hobs. Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Simulation for Energy, Sustainable Development & Environment (SESDE 2018), pp. 15-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46354/i3m.2018.sesde.003

Abstract

The target of this paper is to show a methodology developed to establish the influence of material composition on the environmental impact, considering the presence of critical and strategic raw materials. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been performed to calculate the environmental impact, analyzing all the life cycle stages of the product. In order to achieve a more precise environmental impact analysis, EcoInvent database has been updated with primary data from product supplier’s data. Also, a new software tool, “Sustainable Electronics” was developed and used to calculate the environmental impact and raw material consumption. This methodology has been implemented on an induction hob, as it is a multipart product made of several components from electronics boards to metallic and plastic parts. The application of this methodology shows the huge influence of material composition on the environmental impact of the product, helping engineers to design more sustainable products.

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