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Mineral resources in life cycle impact assessment - defining the path forward

New, harmonized terminology is discussed and proposed in a paper published recently in the International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), entitled “Mineral resources in life cycle impact assessment—defining the path forward”. Co-authored by the ECI, this new paper, supports the LCA practitioners to build mutual understanding with the mineral industry, and recommends tools for use in life cycle sustainability assessment.

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What is the history of copper tubes with aluminium fins?

Condenser coils with round copper tubes and aluminium fins have been a winning combination for ACR coils for many years. Manufacturers enjoy the assembly advantages provided by these components while technicians find it easy to join and repair copper tubing in the field. More importantly, this well established technology has a proven record of durability in the field resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction.

What is the main advantage of small diameter tubes for the design of air conditioner coils?

Smaller diameter tubes allow for more effective heat transfer.

What is the melting point of copper?

1083°C

Kuparin rooli ihmiskehossa (englanniksi)

Kupari on elintärkeä hivenaine (englanniksi)

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What is the minimum pitch for long strip copper roofing?

3 degrees.

Kuparin rooli ihmiskehossa (ruotsiksi)

Kupari on elintärkeä hivenaine (ruotsiksi)

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Kuparin vaikutusmekanismi veneenpohjamaaleissa

Kupari-ionit ehkäisevät kotiloiden kiinnittymisen veneenpohjaan.

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Kuparista tehdyn EU:n vapaaehtoisen riskinarvioinnin tulokset

Kuparille laadittiin vapaaehtoisena ainedirektiivin mukainen riskinarvionti 2000-luvulla. Raporttia käytettiin myös kuparin Reach-rekisteröinnissä. Yhteenveto tärkeimmistä johtopäätöksistä englanniksi.

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What is the minimum pitch for traditional copper roofing?

1 degree, using batten rolls.

“Energy Efficiency First”: How to make it happen

The Coalition for ENERGY SAVINGS, May 2015

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