8. EMBODIED ENERGY CALCULATION - Q-Div-2022-2023-Odd/Repo-13 GitHub Wiki
| Consumables | ...................................Specifications as per BOM____________________________ | Qty | _____________Total............... | Unit Embodied Energy | Total EE |
|---|
| Length(m) | Width(m) | Thickness(m) | Volume(m^3) | Weight(kg) | Volume(m^3) | Weight(kg) | MJ/m^3 | MJ/kg | MJ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic sheet | 0.457 | 0.457 | 0.005 | 0.001044245 | 1.253094 | 1 | 0.001044245 | 1.253094 | - | 117 | 146.611998 |
| Nut and boult | - | - | - | - | 0.008 | 10 | - | 0.08 | - | 153 | 12.24 |
| Aluminium hollow rod | - | - | - | - | 0.043 | 1 | - | 0.043 | 515700 | 191 | 8.213 |
| Aluminium U channel | - | - | - | - | 0.122 | 1 | - | 0.122 | 515700 | 191 | 23.302 |
| L-clamps | - | - | - | - | 0.008 | 6 | - | 0.048 | - | 153 | 7.344 |
| Foam sheet | 0.305 | 0.305 | 0.008 | 0.0007442 | 0.0461404 | 1 | 0.0007442 | 0.0461404 | - | 85 | 3.921934 |
| Foam sheet | 0.1525 | 0.1525 | 0.005 | 0.0001148 | 0.0071176 | 1 | 0.0001148 | 0.0071176 | - | 85 | 0.604996 |
Total Embodied Energy=146.611998+12.24+8.213+23.302+7.344+3.921934+0.604996 = 202.237928MJ.
To reduce the embodied energy to reduce its impact on the environment we can use alternative materials which are as follows:-
| Sl.no | Material used | Unit Embodied Energy | Replaceable material | Unit Embodied Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acrylic sheet | 117 | Foam sheet | 85 |
| 2 | Aluminium hollow rod | 191 | Nylon rod | 148 |
| 3 | Aluminium U Channel(used as base) | 191 | Plywood | 10.4 |