The main stages when conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for a desalination plant are goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation. In the goal and scope definition stage, the purpose of the LCA is clearly defined, including the intended audience and the system boundaries. This involves specifying the functional unit, which is the basis for comparing different desalination technologies (e.g., cubic meter of desalinated water). The system boundaries define which processes and activities are included in the assessment, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. The inventory analysis stage involves collec....
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