The overall objective of the course is to provide the necessary
background knowledge and tools to reconcile material (MFA) and
substance (SFA) flow analyses for selected systems, including a
quantification of the related uncertainty. The course will also
focus on how to visualize, interpret and communicate the results of
MFA/SFA studies.
Læringsmål:
En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:
Explain and be able to apply key definitions and terminology in
relation to MFA and SFA
Explain the concept of indicator substances for a selected
system
Define and describe the system boundaries of a selected system
to be assessed
Perform an MFA study of a selected system and SFA of selected
substances within such a system
Interpret and evaluate results of the MFA study
Identify weakness and hotspots in a system
Calculate and interpret uncertainty associated with the results
of MFA/SFA
Illustrate different methods available for further analysis of
MFA/SFA results
Kursusindhold:
Material flow analysis (MFA) is a method for analytically
quantifying the flows and stocks of materials within a defined
system of interest. MFA is thus the foundation for many basic
engineering calculations and system analysis, and is widely used in
material and resource management. MFA and SFA (i.e. substance flow
analysis) are key components in sustainability assessment, as the
quantification of material and substance flows in society and
production systems are the basis for estimating the environmental
emissions and impacts associated to these flows, as well as for
developing accurate techno-economic evaluation of emerging and/or
innovative technologies. The course will consist of an overview of
MFA methodology and theory, including uncertainty/sensitivity
analysis, evaluation methods, and case studies. In-class exercise
will cover different topics.
Bemærkninger:
The course will be based on frontal lectures and exercises during
the first week, during which STAN, a free software for creating MFA
models, will be introduced and taught in details. The second and
third week of the course will be dedicated to assignment work on
specific topics. An oral presentation of the main findings is
expected by the end of week three. In-class supervision/support
will be provided on a daily basis.
