MATERIAL FLOW ANALYSIS.PPT

MATERIAL FLOW ANALYSIS Strategies for waste minimization What are materials? Goods/raw materials (e.g. wood, gravel, PVC) Elements (e.g. carbon, cadmium) Compounds (e.g. benzene, methane) What is a material flow analysis? A material flow analysis is a systematic reconstruction of the way a chemical element, a compound or a material takes through the natural and/or economic cycle. A material flow analysis is generally based on the principle of physical balance. Definition of the Commission of inquiry Protection of human life and the environment of the German Bundestag Initial situation in a paint shop Material flows in a car repair shop How does a balance work? Input mass = Output mass + Storage (Without chemical reaction) Material flow analysis and eco-balances Eco-balances Analyse the whole life-cycle of a product Analyse the ecological effects Assess the material and energy consumptions emerging during a life cycle and the arising environmental effects. Objectives of a material flow analysis Trace the flow of raw materials through the company to establish connections within the process Retrace waste and emissions to the point where they are generated Identify weak points (inefficiencies) Define the basis for evaluation Edit data in a decision-oriented way Set priorities for appropriate measures to minimize waste and emissions Criteria for the selection of a material Quantity of the material flow Costs of the material flow Toxicity of the material flow Legal aspects of the material flow How to carry out a material flow analysis? 1. Define the objectives and parameters to be monitored 2. Limit the balance scope 3. Limit the balance period 4. Identify and define the process steps 5. Draw the flowcharts: material flows – quality 6. Draw up the balances: material flows – quantity 7. Interpret the results and draw conclusions Material flow analysis of machine painting Step 1: Parameters monitored Paints, solvents, (all process materials