Cradle to Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Continuous Production for Solar Collector Selective Surface

Abstract

In this study, a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) has been evaluated for the selective surface of solar collector which is commonly used in the production of renewable energy. The plant construction and production stages are investigated along with the use of technology and the recycling of raw materials in this assessment. The new production process is continuous and differs from the conventional batch systems in the respect. Product eco profile is obtained based on data from a live prototype plant in Istanbul, Turkey and its environmental impact is analyzed.

Keywords

• LCA; Solar Collector; Selective Surface; Continuous System

Güneş Kollektörü Seçici Yüzeyi Sürekli Üretimi için Beşikten Kapıya Yaşam Döngüsü Değerlendirmesi

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, yenilenebilir enerji üretiminde yaygın bir şekilde kullanılan güneş kollektörünün seçiçi yüzeyi için beşikten kapıya yaşam döngüsü değerlendirmesi (YDD) yapılmıştır. Bu değerlendirmede, teknolojinin kullanımı ve hammaddelerin geri dönüşümünün araştırılmasının yanında, fabrikanın yapımı ve üretim basamakları araştırılmıştır. Bu çalışmada kullanılan yeni üretim prosesi süreklidir ve eski kesikli sistemlerden farklıdır. İstanbul, Türkiye'de üretimi olan ürünün ekoprofili kurulmuş bir prototip fabrikadan direk alınan data ile elde edilmiş ve çevreye olan etkisi analiz edilmiştir.

Keywords

• YDD, güneş kollektörü, seçici yüzey, sürekli sistem

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