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Thermodynamic indicators for environmental certification.

Margherita Panzieri1, Marcello Porcelli, Federico Maria Pulselli

  • 1Rina (Registro Italiano Navale) SpA, Via Volturno, 10/12, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, Italy. panzierimargherita@yahoo.it

Annali Di Chimica
|November 1, 2002
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Earth

Area of Science:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Environmental Science
  • Ecosystem Management

Background:

  • Earth functions as an open thermodynamic system, maintaining a steady state through energy and matter exchange.
  • Human activities threaten natural constraints, necessitating urgent ecosystem protection and environmental certification.
  • International standards like ISO 14001, ISO 14040, and EMAS guide voluntary environmental protection programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose thermodynamic indicators derived from Odum's energy analysis as a method for evaluating environmental performance.
  • To assess the applicability of these thermodynamic indicators for environmental certification processes.
  • To demonstrate the utility of energy analysis in monitoring diverse systems, including urban environments with varied economic activities.

Main Methods:

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  • Utilized Odum's energy analysis to generate thermodynamic indicators.
  • Applied these indicators to evaluate the environmental performance of Montalcino city, Italy.
  • Examined a case study encompassing diverse activities such as agriculture and tourism.

Main Results:

  • Energy analysis provides a robust framework for developing thermodynamic indicators.
  • These indicators effectively evaluate the environmental performance of complex systems.
  • The proposed method shows potential as a standard monitoring approach for environmental certification.

Conclusions:

  • Thermodynamic indicators from energy analysis offer a valid method for environmental performance assessment.
  • This approach can support organizations in achieving and maintaining environmental certification.
  • The wide applicability of energy analysis makes it suitable for diverse environmental monitoring needs.