Practical handbook of material flow analysis

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Author:

Brunner, Paul H., 1946-

ISBN:

9781566706049

Personal Author:

Brunner, Paul H., 1946-

Publication Information:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC/Lewis, 2003.

Physical Description:

p. cm.

Series:

Advanced methods in resource and waste management series ; 1

Series Title:

Advanced methods in resource and waste management series ; 1

Contents:

Ch. 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Objectives and Scope -- 1.2. What Is MFA? -- 1.3. History of MFA -- 1.4. Application of MFA -- 1.5. Objectives of MFA -- Ch. 2. Methodology of MFA -- 2.1. MFA Terms and Definitions -- 2.2. MFA Procedures -- 2.3. Data Uncertainties -- 2.4. Software for MFA -- 2.5. Evaluation Methods for MFA Results -- Ch. 3. Case Studies -- 3.1. Environmental Management -- 3.2. Resource Conservation -- 3.3. Waste Management -- 3.4. Regional Materials Management -- Ch. 4. Outlook: Where to Go? -- 4.1. Vision of MFA -- 4.2. Standardization -- 4.3. MFA and Legislation -- 4.4. Resource-Oriented Metabolism of the Anthroposphere.

Subject Term:

Materials management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Environmental engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Rechberger, Helmut.

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Summary

The first-ever book on this subject establishes a rigid, transparent and useful methodology for investigating the material metabolism of anthropogenic systems. Using Material Flow Analysis (MFA), the main sources, flows, stocks, and emissions of man-made and natural materials can be determined. By demonstrating the application of MFA, this book reveals how resources can be conserved and the environment protected within complex systems. The fourteen case studies presented exemplify the potential for MFA to contribute to sustainable materials management. Exercises throughout the book deepen comprehension and expertise. The authors have had success in applying MFA to various fields, and now promote the use of MFA so that future engineers and planners have a common method for solving resource-oriented problems.