Environmental Impact Lifecycle Assessment of Green Sand Moulding in Foundries
摘要
The metalMetals castingCasting industryIndustry faces significant challenges in reducing its environmental impactEnvironmental Impact. This paper presents a study aimed at evaluating and minimizing the environmental effects of green sand mouldingGreen sand moulding processes. The project uses advanced Life Cycle AssessmentLife cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, specifically the ReCiPe method, to analyse the entire lifecycle of moulding sand, from extraction to disposal. The study measures emissionsEmissions during the metalMetals pouring process and identifies key contributors to greenhouse gas emissionsGas emissions. By incorporating sustainable binder technologies and optimizing sand reclamation processes, the project suggests practical strategies for reducing the carbon footprintCarbon footprint of foundries. The outcomes include a detailed lifecycle inventory report, an impact assessment highlighting critical areas for intervention, and a practical guide for implementing emissionEmissions reductionReduction strategies. This research supports global net zero targets and offers a model for sustainable practicesSustainable practices in the foundry industryIndustry. The findings provide essential insights and feasible strategies for foundries to achieve substantial environmental impactEnvironmental Impact reductionsReduction, contributing to a more sustainable future in metalMetals castingCasting. This comprehensive approach ensures that the proposed solutions are both effective and scalable, aligning withExtraction and processing broaderShaping and Forming environmental sustainabilitySustainability goals.