Development of supply chain based fuel cycle inventory model for the Philippines

Date of Publication

2017

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona

Defense Panel Chair

Aristotle T. Ubando

Defense Panel Member

Raymond Girard R. Tan
Jeremias A. Gonzaga
Laurence A. Gan Lim
Jonathan R. Dungca

Abstract/Summary

Life cycle inventory (LCI) is a crucial phase of life cycle assessment (LCA) which deals with the quantification of relevant system inputs and outputs. In practice, established models and inventories are normally utilized by researchers and practitioners to facilitate LCA studies. However, existing models and inventories range mostly for non-Philippine applications. Given the diverse application of fossil fuels, the study developed a customizable supply chain based fuel cycle model coded in spreadsheet to establish the fuel cycle inventory of fossil fuels (i.e. coal, natural gas, and crude oil products) and power generation in the Philippines. The fuel cycle analysis generated were compared to results in GREET using USA as level 1 country source and revealed larger values due to supply chain considerations, assumptions, and system boundaries assigned in the study. The model was then used in the fuel cycle analysis of Business As Usual (BAU) and Low Carbon Scenario (LCS) power generation in the Philippines to further validate the model. The fuel cycle inventory is envisioned to provide more accurate and comprehensive analysis of LCA fuel application in the Philippines.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG007292

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Product life cycle; Fossil fuels; Fuel

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