Geographical and technological differences in Life Cycle Inventories shown by the use of process models for waste incinerators: Part II: Technological and geographical differences

Geographical and technological differences in Life Cycle Inventory data are examined for municipal solid waste incinerators, as are their implications for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). These differences are modeled in "games" which transplant incinerators and change their parameters in a virtual setting. For each game setting, a new LCA is calculated. The results recommend targeting for reduction the differences in inventory data with a high impact, and where they can be reduced significantly, through an acceptable effort. This may include adapting the flue gas treatment to real conditions. Further use of modular process models is recommended in order to meet real conditions.