Integration of process simulation and environmental impact estimation for dry processing plants in an online platform

Paper in proceeding, 2024

Mines and quarries are under increasing demand to be transparent with their environmental impacts and the efforts that they are taking to minimise their footprint. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are a standardised framework for calculating the environmental impacts of different products and services and the publication of EPDs are increasing exponentially for all construction product, including aggregates. This article aims to give an overview of the work in creating a simulation platform that integrates process simulations and environmental impacts to support aggregate producers. A case study for aggregates has demonstrated the potential to automate the EPD creation and publication process.