Life Cycle Analysis of Residential Heating Alternatives for Fine Particulate Matter Reduction in Central and Southern Cities in Chile

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Goal and Scope
• Energy Matrix of Chile
  • SIC Grid
  • Transmission losses
  • Energy required per functional unit
• Heating systems in Chile
  • Air Pollution from wood burning
  • Types of heating systems and emissions
• Scenarios and Inventory Analysis
  • Residential heating
  • Electricity
• Environmental Impact Results
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Particulate Matter
  • Sensitivity Analysis GWP
  • Sensitivity Analysis PM
• Conclusions and Recommendations
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to compare the environmental impact of current residential heating systems in central and southern Chilean cities with alternative energy sources, such as electricity. The study also investigates the impact of increased solar energy integration within the Central Interconnected System (SIC). A Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is employed to evaluate the environmental impact.

• Environmental impact of different residential heating systems in Chile
• Assessment of alternative energy sources for residential heating, particularly electricity
• Analysis of the impact of increased solar energy contribution within the SIC
• Evaluation of the environmental impact of different heating scenarios using LCA methodology
• Identification of key pollutants and their impact on human health

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 outlines the objectives and scope of the study. It introduces the LCA methodology that will be used to assess the environmental impact of different heating systems. Chapters 2 and 3 provide detailed information on the current energy matrix in Chile, including the SIC grid, transmission losses, and the most common heating technologies used in the country. The study focuses on the impact of these heating systems on air quality, particularly the generation of fine particles (PM 2.5). Chapters 4 and 5 describe the proposed scenarios for integrating alternative energy sources into the heating system, and present the environmental impact results obtained from the LCA.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the environmental impact of residential heating systems in Chile, using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to evaluate different scenarios involving alternative energy sources like electricity and increased solar energy integration in the Central Interconnected System (SIC). Key areas of focus include PM 2.5 pollution, Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG), renewable energy sources, and the impact of energy production methods on human health.