Modelling approaches using Ecoinvent Datasets
Posted: 14 Apr 2016 01:09
Hi there!
I am using the ecoinvent allocation cut-off system models datasets, and I modelling the energy mix for Guatemala as a case study. I am used to copying and pasting processess and then changing values to adapt them to local conditions. Usually reverse engineering entire ecoinvent energy system models and then modifying them to local conditions. For example I copied and pasted the Mexican mix to begin with, and then started to trace the flow and processess backwards.
I notice however that some times you cant delete the input flows of a process, or that you cant change the reference flow.
What is the correct modelling approach for new system processess? Considering you can use Ecoinvent Datasets for background infrastructure and even foreground (adapted) data?
Do you need to create:
1. Flow
2. Processes
3. Product Systems
In that order?
Or is there a specific way to build models in openLCA.
Thanks in avance!
Edgar Eduardo
I am using the ecoinvent allocation cut-off system models datasets, and I modelling the energy mix for Guatemala as a case study. I am used to copying and pasting processess and then changing values to adapt them to local conditions. Usually reverse engineering entire ecoinvent energy system models and then modifying them to local conditions. For example I copied and pasted the Mexican mix to begin with, and then started to trace the flow and processess backwards.
I notice however that some times you cant delete the input flows of a process, or that you cant change the reference flow.
What is the correct modelling approach for new system processess? Considering you can use Ecoinvent Datasets for background infrastructure and even foreground (adapted) data?
Do you need to create:
1. Flow
2. Processes
3. Product Systems
In that order?
Or is there a specific way to build models in openLCA.
Thanks in avance!
Edgar Eduardo