Environmental impact lifecycle assessment of green sand moulding in foundries

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dc.contributor.authorKaradimas, Georgios
dc.contributor.authorPagone, Emanuele
dc.contributor.authorBirch, Tim
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-07T16:29:55Z
dc.date.available2025-03-07T16:29:55Z
dc.date.freetoread2025-03-07
dc.date.issued2025-03-03
dc.date.pubOnline2025-03-03
dc.description.abstractThe metal casting industry faces significant challenges in reducing its environmental impact. This paper presents a study aimed at evaluating and minimizing the environmental effects of green sand moulding processes. The project uses advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies, specifically the ReCiPe method, to analyse the entire lifecycle of moulding sand, from extraction to disposal. The study measures emissions during the metal pouring process and identifies key contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. By incorporating sustainable binder technologies and optimizing sand reclamation processes, the project suggests practical strategies for reducing the carbon 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 emission reduction strategies. This research supports global net zero targets and offers a model for sustainable practices in the foundry industry. The findings provide essential insights and feasible strategies for foundries to achieve substantial environmental impact reductions, contributing to a more sustainable future in metal casting. This comprehensive approach ensures that the proposed solutions are both effective and scalable, aligning with broader environmental sustainability goals.
dc.description.conferencenameLight Metals 2025. TMS 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors thank and acknowledge Foseco International Ltd for their support and contribution to this research.
dc.format.extentpp. 1218-1225
dc.identifier.citationKaradimas G, Pagone E, Birch T. (2025) Environmental impact lifecycle assessment of green sand moulding in foundries. In: Light Metals 2025. TMS 2025 154th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Las Vegas, NV, USA. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series, pp.1218-1225
dc.identifier.eisbn978-3-031-80676-6
dc.identifier.eissn2367-1696
dc.identifier.elementsID565917
dc.identifier.isbn9783031806759
dc.identifier.issn2367-1181
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-80676-6_151
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23587
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.publisher.urihttps://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-80676-6_151
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject33 Built Environment and Design
dc.subject3302 Building
dc.subjectGeneric health relevance
dc.subject12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.titleEnvironmental impact lifecycle assessment of green sand moulding in foundries
dc.typeConference paper
dcterms.coverageLas Vegas, NV
dcterms.dateAccepted2024-10-03
dcterms.temporal.endDate27-Mar-2025
dcterms.temporal.startDate23-Mar-2025

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