Author : Paul H. Brunner,Helmut Rechberger
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203507209
Practical Handbook of Material Flow Analysis by Paul H. Brunner,Helmut Rechberger Pdf
The first-ever book on this subject establishes a rigid, transparent and useful methodology for investigating the material metabolism of anthropogenic systems. Using Material Flow Analysis (MFA), the main sources, flows, stocks, and emissions of man-made and natural materials can be determined. By demonstrating the application of MFA, this book reveals how resources can be conserved and the environment protected within complex systems. The fourteen case studies presented exemplify the potential for MFA to contribute to sustainable materials management. Exercises throughout the book deepen comprehension and expertise. The authors have had success in applying MFA to various fields, and now promote the use of MFA so that future engineers and planners have a common method for solving resource-oriented problems.