Analyze Eco-footprint Calculation

Explanation

This activity is used to study the history of eco-footprint (emission) calculation of a specific part. You can also study how a part's components contribute to the total accumulated eco-footprint for that specific part.

Prerequisites

• Total eco-footprint must have been calculated.
• Create Eco-footprint History window must have been run.

System Effects

N/A

Window

Eco-footprints per Part History Graph
Component Eco-footprint Build-up Graph

Related Window Descriptions

Eco-footprints per Part History Graph
Component Eco-footprint Build-up Graph

Procedure

To analyze eco-footprint calculation via the Eco-footprints per Part History Graph window.

1. Open the Eco-footprints per Part History Graph window.
2. Populate or query for the part number.
3. In the Substance No list, select a substance code.
4. If you want to make the selection more specific, you can select an emission media code.
5. Under LCA Stages, select the suitable check box. If you select the Cradle to Gate Emissions check box, the graph displays the eco-footprint of the selected part during the partial life cycle from the production to the factory gate. If you select the Use Emissions check box, the graph displays the eco-footprint of the selected part during the partial life cycle when the product is in-use. If you select the End of Life Emissions check box, the graph displays the eco-footprint of the selected part at the end of the product life.
6. Click Show History Graph.

To analyze eco-footprint calculation via the Component Eco-footprint Build-up Graph window.

1. Open the Component Eco-footprint Build-up Graph window.
2. Populate or query for the part number.
3. Under LCA Stages, select the suitable check box. If you select the Cradle to Gate Emissions check box, the graph displays the eco-footprint of the selected part during the partial life cycle from the production to the factory gate. If you select the Use Emissions check box, the graph displays the eco-footprint of the selected part during the partial life cycle when the product is in-use. If you select the End of Life Emissions check box, the graph displays the eco-footprint of the selected part at the end of the product life.