Life Cycle Analysis and Energy Efficiency

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LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
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Executive Summary
This report compares how the life cycle analysis for two commonly used devices differ. The
devices are normally used in the kitchen for domestic cooking. In Australia, these two appliances
are used in most homesteads. However, the paper identifies the need to conduct this analysis as it
forms the basis of decision making on which appliance to purchase. This analysis should follow
the International Organization of Standards (ISO), an organization that sets standards on the rules
to follow internationally when carrying out such exercises (Aven, 2011).
This report summarizes the different aspects of the appliances. It outlines the procedures
followed when conducting the analysis. The report starts by examining the benefits of his
analysis as well as elaborating its context. To help address the questions raised exhaustively, the
report highlights the key issues or problems of interest. This way, the analysis would be more
specific to certain aspects other than addressing areas that are not really important. Just to
mention a few areas, the report covers the area of service selected and explains why it was
selected. The recommended procedure for conducting a life cycle analysis as recommended by
the International Organization of Standards is also outlined to carry out the life cycle analysis.
Introduction
Research has shown that the larger population in the country engage in domestic cooking. Due to
the fact that a majority go for work during the day, the research found that the meal commonly
cooked at home by the majority is dinner. The main argument is that the food cooked at home is
tastier than that bought from the outsets.

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This report compares two appliances commonly used for cooking by a majority of households in
Australia. The appliances are the Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinder and a 4 Burner Gas Stove.
The effectiveness of these two appliances is compared. This is done by conducting a life cycle
analysis for the appliances.
Some of the main reasons why this it is important to conduct a life cycle analysis are that it helps
in assessing the environmental impact of the product as well as the cost of the product. Also, the
life cycle analysis may be conducted to support marketing claims and to improve the public
image for the product. Based on the results of this analysis, the manufacturer is able to identify
some of the key performance indicators for the product.
The life cycle analysis for these two products are is conducted using an application known as
GaBi. The findings of this analysis form the basis of decision making on which of the two
products should be preferred over the other. The product with the most favorable features as per
the results of the analysis is recommended. The most preferred appliance should have a minimal
negative impact on the environment. It should have very minimal quantities of carbon emissions
into the atmosphere.
Problem Statement
Service Wanted
Domestic cooking has been selected for this report since it is a common practice among many
Australians. A comparison is therefore done on the efficiency of the two selected cooking

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appliances. A life cycle analysis is conducted for both the appliances and the results recorded.
Both appliances require energy to operate.
The Two alternatives
A Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinder and a 4 Burner Gas Stove are selected. An analysis is done
to these two appliances using the GaBi application and the results compared against each other.
Both appliances use gas energy. This form of energy is considered to be a factor than the
traditional methods of cooking. It is also more economical and has fewer carbon emissions to the
(Leeuwen, et al., 2017).
Why Choose this Problem?
Since a very big portion of the population engages in domestic cooking using the said appliances,
it is therefore important to critically analyze the efficiency of the appliances. If not done right,
the otherwise well-intended practice might turn to be a big threat to the environment and
economy in general.