전동차 환경성 평가 S/W RACE의 개발

초록

Generally, an EMU (Electronic Multiple Unit) is manufactured by assembling a large number of components and parts with extensive raw materials. Throughout its entire life cycle, much environmental load emits due to both the complicated system and long operating period. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate a new tool to analyze the environmental performance of EMUs from raw materials to waste. In this study, RACE (Rail Assessment for Clean Environment) was developed as the software that can analyze the environmental impacts and eco-efficiency of EMUs. RACE had several LCI (Life Cycle Inventory) database for main components as well as principal materials in EMUs. In the future, RACE can also be used as a tool for environmental communication between manufacturers and operators. Also, we will improve RACE continuously to assess more easily the environment of rolling stocks including EMU for user.

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