Research on Carbon Footprint Model of Transformer Products Based on Life Cycle

This article investigates the carbon footprint accounting method of power transformers, and establishes a quantitative model for the carbon footprint of transformers by studying the carbon footprint of power transformers in the whole process of their life cycle, and clarifying the distribution chara...

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Published in2024 2nd International Conference on Mechatronics, IoT and Industrial Informatics (ICMIII) pp. 40 - 46
Main Authors Li, Shuzhen, Liu, Chao, Jiang, Jishuang, Zhang, Feng, Li, Jing
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 12.06.2024
Subjects
Analytical models
Carbon dioxide
carbon footprint
Industries
Raw materials
Recycling
Technological innovation
transformer
Transportation
whole life cycle
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Summary:This article investigates the carbon footprint accounting method of power transformers, and establishes a quantitative model for the carbon footprint of transformers by studying the carbon footprint of power transformers in the whole process of their life cycle, and clarifying the distribution characteristics of the carbon footprint at each stage of the equipment's life cycle. The boundary of the transformer life cycle system is from the acquisition of various raw materials and the manufacturing of transformers to the recycling and disposal of the equipment during the decommissioning period, which includes five life stages of transformers, i.e., the acquisition of raw materials, the manufacturing, the transportation of equipment, the operation and maintenance, and the waste recycling stage. Based on the analysis of carbon dioxide sources and carbon emission inventories in each stage of the whole life cycle, a carbon emission model of the whole life cycle of power transformers is constructed. The proposed method is conducive to the consistency and reliability of the carbon footprint accounting of power transformers, helps to identify and analyze the emission reduction potential of power transformers in the whole life cycle stage, and supports the green and low-carbon innovation of the power transformer equipment industry chain.
DOI:10.1109/ICMIII62623.2024.00014