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OverviewEnergy and sustainability are critical factors for economic development, and this comprehensive reference provides a detailed overview and fundamental analysis of sustainability issues associated with the aluminum industry. This publication brings together articles on the concepts and application of life-cycle assessments that benchmark aluminum-industry efforts towards sustainable development. Chapters provide energy-use data for primary and secondary aluminum production and processing along with future energy saving opportunities in aluminum processing. Life-cycle assessments provide basic, factual, information on the modeling of material flow in the industry, its products, and most importantly energy savings involved with recycling. Coverage includes various scrap sorting technologies and the positive impact of lightweight aluminum in transportation and infrastructure. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John GreenPublisher: ASM International Imprint: ASM International Dimensions: Width: 20.60cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 34.20cm Weight: 0.903kg ISBN: 9780871708595ISBN 10: 0871708590 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 30 December 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Green most recently has served as a consultant to The Aluminum Association, The Metal Powders Industry Federation, The Industrial and Transportation Offices of the Department of Energy, and to some half dozen addition-al organizations many of which are related to the aluminum industry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |