Carbon Footprint of Power Transformers Evaluated Through Life Cycle Analysis

Energies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(6), P. 1373 - 1373

Published: March 11, 2025

The growing global demand for electricity is one of the crucial factors contributing to increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Power transformers, although essential components transmission and distribution systems, significantly impact environment. This paper employs a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluate carbon footprint two oil-immersed transformers with capacity 31.5 MVA 25 MVA, manufactured Poland 2023, an assumed lifetime 40 years. analysis follows cradle-to-use approach considers various scenarios, including differences average operating load levels, generation from different sources, time frame spanning 2024–2063. After 2–3 years transformer operation, even at low loads, CO2 equivalent (CO2-eq) emissions associated energy losses exceed those generated during production. These results underscore critical importance utilizing advanced construction materials design solutions. Moreover, this highlights need implement systemic actions aimed restructuring generation, especially regions that heavily dependent on fossil fuels.

Language: Английский

Managing Capital Allocation for Better Technology Integration Outcomes in Healthcare Companies

Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 137 - 156

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

This paper explores the key strategies and frameworks for optimizing capital allocation to enhance technology integration outcomes, showing importance of aligning financial investments with long-term strategic goals in technology. Effective is mandatory achieving successful outcomes. The process requires an understanding both short value creation, ensuring that short-term decisions align organization's goals.

Language: Английский