Παραγωγή, κύκλος ζωής και βελτιστοποίηση περιβαλλοντικού αποτυπώματος αλουμινίου

Τάρος, Μάριος Κωνσταντίνος

Production, life cycle and optimization of aluminum environmental footprint

Master Thesis

Author

Τάρος, Μάριος Κωνσταντίνος

Date

2024-04

Abstract

The present dissertation was carried out with the aim of analyzing the life cycle and production line of aluminum, with parallel emphasis on the productive and export capabilities of Greece, and the possibilities provided by new technologies and research projects regarding the automation of production and the improvement of the environmental footprint of this material. The objectives of the study include synthesizing a comprehensive overview of the aluminum production line in Greece, presenting data regarding its export capabilities, and reporting on new technologies that can be utilized to optimize the life cycle of aluminum in terms of its environmental impact. The first chapter provides a detailed presentation of the aluminum production line, from the extraction of raw materials to the methods of disposing of products at the end of their life cycle, with emphasis on the production facilities in Greece and their export activity, along with a parallel reference to international trends in research. Subsequently, information is provided regarding new technologies and methods used by the aforementioned facilities operating in Greece, aiming both to release their energy mix from fossil fuels and to optimize the processes executed in the aluminum production line to increase efficiency and simultaneously reduce pollution. The third chapter references innovations in the aluminum production sector at a global research level, which present interest in terms of raw material recovery, reduction of environmental pollution from aluminum waste and by-products, and offer the possibility of their integration into the production line processes to achieve the goals of sustainable development for aluminum production companies. Finally, the conclusions of the study are summarized, along with an analysis of their compatibility with the Greek specialized production line.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Βιομηχανική Διοίκηση και Τεχνολογία

Department

Σχολή Ναυτιλίας και Βιομηχανίας. Tμήμα Βιομηχανικής Διοίκησης και Tεχνολογίας

Number of pages

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/16381
http://dx.doi.org/10.26267/unipi_dione/3803

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