Geostatistical assessment of environmental data in Canadian Prairies
| Technical workshop organized by Canadian Water Resource Association in Canmore, AB |
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| The session began with introduction of the study area including topography, geological features and water infrastructure using satellite imagery and terrain maps. Historical perspective on water quality of the region was briefly discussed in reference to environmental impacts associated with the ecosystem. Next, the organizations working in the region for monitoring and regulating water quality were introduced. Next, the methods used to monitor the water quality was briefly discussed including water quality sampling, lab analysis and assessment reports in form of data files. This was followed by identification of the field sites that are designated for water quality assessment in the study area. The objectives of the workshop were reviewed in reference to all the discussed information before moving to the hands-on session. | |
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| Variogram Model for Geostatistical Interpolation | |
Deathly Hallows of Life Cycle Assessment
| Professional Development workshop organized by Life Cycle Center in Burlington, VT |
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One of the obstacles to the broader use of LCA is the difficulties in the understanding and communication of results (Hollberg, et al., 2021).
An effective LCA visualisation must specify:
• Hotspots • Correlation and sensitivity • Benchmarks • Spatial distribution • Temporal distribution The session included examples on the most commonly used visualisations from the 27 different types of visualisations discussed in the published literature. |  |
Life Cycle Assessment of urban water treatment plants in Pakistan
| Techincal project work completed for Capital Development Authority, Islamabad |
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The outcome of this study resulted in a thorough lifecycle inventory development, including possible alternatives to enhance
system sustainability. A definite gap was identified in intermittent sampling at the treatment systems. However, more stringent
sampling including the emissions to air can provide a better sustainability score for each unit process.
Jamil, S., Pervez, S., Sarwar, F., Abid, R., Jamil, S. U. U., Waseem, H., & Gilbride, K. A. Lifecycle Assessment of Two Urban Water Treatment Plants of Pakistan. Sustainability, 2023, 15(23), 16172. https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316172 |
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| Life Cycle Assessment Results for Electricity Generation Options | |
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