Air filter carbon footprint accounting method, terminal and medium

Through data collection and calculation at each stage of the air filter life cycle, a carbon footprint model is established, which solves the problem of unclear carbon footprint of the air filter, and realizes accurate carbon footprint assessment and carbon reduction and emission reduction guidance.

CN120386954APending Publication Date: 2025-07-29MAYAIR TECH (CHINA) CO LTD
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CN202410119716.7
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CN · China
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Filing Date
2024-01-29
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2025-07-29

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Technical Problem

The lack of carbon footprint accounting methods for air filters in the prior art leads to unclear carbon footprints, affecting the carbon reduction and emission reduction effects of buildings.

Method used

Provide an air filter carbon footprint accounting method, by determining the system boundaries of each stage of the life cycle, collecting relevant data, and using standardized formulas to calculate greenhouse gas emissions in each stage, establishing a carbon footprint model, and forming an evaluation report.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of carbon footprint accounting for air filters, clarifies the stage of high carbon emissions, guides enterprises to optimize production and use processes, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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Abstract

The invention aims to provide an air filter carbon footprint accounting method, a terminal and a medium, and belongs to the technical field of carbon footprint accounting, in a raw material acquisition stage, greenhouse gas emission in all raw material manufacturing, transportation and storage processes is considered through accounting; in the production stage, a carbon footprint model is established according to factors such as power consumption, fuel combustion and direct emission; in the transportation stage, greenhouse gas emission in the transportation process is calculated according to the transportation distance, the transportation mode and the corresponding emission factors of the air filter; the use stage focuses on the emission of the air filter due to energy consumption in actual operation; in the waste treatment stage, emission evaluation is carried out according to the treatment mode after the air filter is scrapped. According to the method, activity level data of each stage is collected, related emission factors are determined, and a standardized calculation formula is adopted for accounting, so that the carbon emission distribution of the air filter can be determined, and a scientific basis can be provided for design optimization, energy conservation and emission reduction of the air filter.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of carbon footprint accounting, and in particular to a method, a terminal, and a medium for carbon footprint accounting of an air filter. Background Art

[0002] Air pollution is becoming increasingly serious, and important changes are taking place in the global climate system. The rise in global temperature is closely related to greenhouse gas emissions. In the current situation, carbon footprint accounting is particularly important, but its development is not yet sound and it lacks pertinence to industries.

[0003] Air filters are widely used in the construction industry, and their carbon footprint is part of the carbon footprint of buildings. As one of the main objects of carbon reduction and emission reduction, clarifying the carbon footprint of air filters in buildings will play a positive role.

[0004] In existing technical specifications and standards, there is a lack of a carbon footprint accounting method for air filters, and the accuracy is insufficient, which leads to the unclear carbon footprint of air filters and is not conducive to carbon reduction and emission reduction. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art. The present invention provides a method for carbon footprint accounting of an air filter. It fills the gap for the imperfect carbon footprint of air filters in the prior art, improves the accuracy, and conducts carbon footprint optimization analysis on the air filter according to the carbon footprint accounting results. Through carbon footprint calculation, the stages with high greenhouse gas emissions can be clarified, which helps carbon reduction and emission reduction.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] In the first aspect, the present invention provides a method for carbon footprint accounting of an air filter, including the following steps:

[0008] Determine the system boundary of the carbon footprint in the life cycle of the air filter, and the system boundary includes: the raw material acquisition stage, the production stage, the transportation stage, the use stage, and the waste treatment stage;

[0009] In the raw material acquisition stage, calculate the carbon footprint in the raw material acquisition stage by collecting the unit function greenhouse gas activity data, the corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors, and the global warming potential of different raw materials of the air filter;

[0010] In the production stage, calculate the carbon footprint in the production stage based on the electricity energy consumption, fuel combustion, and direct emissions during the manufacturing process of the air filter;

[0011] In the transportation stage, calculate the carbon footprint in the transportation stage by combining the unit function greenhouse gas activity data of the transportation fuel, the transportation driving mileage, the corresponding emission factors, and the global warming potential;

[0012] During the usage stage, calculate the carbon footprint in the usage stage according to the actual usage duration of the air filter at the customer site, the unit function greenhouse gas activity data, the corresponding greenhouse gas emission factor, and the global warming potential.

[0013] During the waste treatment stage, for the disposal method after the air filter is scrapped, calculate the carbon footprint in the waste treatment stage based on the activity level data related to waste treatment, the emission factor in the waste treatment process, and the global warming potential.

[0014] Carry out relevant data measurement, data acquisition, and data verification to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data. Establish a carbon footprint model according to the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle. Express the full life cycle carbon footprint of the air filter in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent, and conduct an analysis of the relevance, integrity, consistency, unity, and uncertainty from the perspective of the life cycle for the results, and form a carbon footprint assessment report of the air filter.

[0015] Furthermore, the carbon footprint in the raw material acquisition stage is calculated using the following formula:

[0016] E 原材料 = ∑(ADi × EFi × GWPi)

[0017] In the formula, E 原材料 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the raw material acquisition stage; i represents different raw material types; ADi represents the unit function greenhouse gas consumption of the i-th type of raw material, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source; EFi represents the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the i-th type of raw material, and the unit matches the unit of the greenhouse gas activity data; GWPi represents the global warming potential corresponding to the i-th type of raw material.

[0018] Furthermore, in the production stage, the emissions generated in the manufacturing process of the air filter include emissions from externally purchased electricity, photovoltaic power generation, fuel power generation consumption, and direct emissions during the production process; the electricity energy emissions in the manufacturing process of the air filter are calculated by multiplying the electricity consumption of each form by the corresponding emission factor; obtain the carbon footprint in the production stage through direct measurement or monitoring, and calculate it using the following formula:

[0019] E 生产 = E 燃烧 + E 购入电 + E 购入热 + E 过程

[0020] In the formula, E 生产 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the production process of the air filter, with the unit of tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 燃烧Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from fuel combustion in air filter production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 购入电 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from purchased electricity in air filter production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 购入热 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from purchased heat in air filter production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 过程 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions during air filter production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent;

[0021] Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions E 燃烧 generated from fuel combustion in air filter production are calculated using the following formula:

[0022] E 燃料 =(C k ×HV k ×CPH k ×OF k ×44 / 12)

[0023] In the formula, E 燃烧 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from fuel combustion, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; k represents different fuel types; C k represents the consumption of the k-th type of fuel, including coal, natural gas, gasoline, and other fuels, in tons or cubic meters; HV k represents the lower heating value of the k-th type of fuel, in TJ per ton or TJ per cubic meter; CPH k represents the carbon content per unit calorific value of the k-th type of fuel, in tons per TJ; OF k represents the oxidation rate of the k-th type of fuel. The oxidation rate is the proportion of carbon in the fuel that is oxidized during combustion. The default value of the oxidation rate is 100%;

[0024] Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions E 购入电 generated from purchased electricity in air filter production are calculated using the following formula:

[0025] E 购入电 =AD 购入电 ×EF 电 ×GWP

[0026] In the formula, E 购入电 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from purchased electricity, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); AD 购入电 represents the amount of purchased electricity, in 10,000 kWh; EF 电 represents the greenhouse gas emission factor for purchased electricity, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per megawatt-hour; GWP represents the global warming potential;

[0027] Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions E generated by the purchased heat used in the production of air filters 购入热 , are calculated using the following formula:

[0028] E 购入热 = AD 购入热 × EF 热 × GWP

[0029] In the formula, E 购入热 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the purchased heat, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; AD 购入热 represents the amount of purchased heat, in gigajoules; EF 热 represents the greenhouse gas emission factor of purchased heat, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per gigajoule; GWP represents the global warming potential;

[0030] Among them, E 过程 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the production process of air filters, and is calculated using the following formula:

[0031] E 过程 = ∑E 过程i

[0032] In the formula, E 过程 represents the total greenhouse gas emissions during the process, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 过程i represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the i-th process, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

[0033] Furthermore, the carbon footprint in the transportation stage is calculated using the following formula:

[0034] E 运输 = AD 运输 × EF 运输 × L × GWP

[0035] In the formula, E 运输 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the transportation of air filters, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; AD 运输 represents the greenhouse gas consumption per unit function of transportation fuel, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source, in liters per 100 kilometers or kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers; L represents the product transportation driving mileage, in km; EF 运输 represents the carbon emission factor of electricity, gasoline, and diesel production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per liter or tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour; GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0036] Furthermore, the carbon footprint E 使用 in the use stage is calculated using the following formula:

[0037] E 使用 = AD 使用 × EF使用 ×GWP

[0038] Wherein, E 使用 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the use of the air filter, with the unit of ton of carbon dioxide equivalent; AD 使用 represents the greenhouse gas consumption per unit function during use, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source, with the unit of kilowatt-hour per 3 months. The usage time of different products varies according to the manufacturer's recommendations or the customer's factory; EF 使用 represents the greenhouse gas carbon emission factor during use, with the unit of ton of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour; GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0039] Furthermore, the carbon footprint E of the waste treatment stage 废弃 is calculated using the following formula:

[0040] E 废弃物处理 = AD 废弃 ×EF 废弃 ×GWP

[0041] Wherein, E 废弃物处理 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the waste treatment of the air filter; AD 废弃 represents the waste treatment volume per unit function in the waste treatment stage; EF 废弃 represents the carbon emission factor during waste treatment; GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0042] Furthermore, a carbon footprint model is established for the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle, which is expressed by the following formula:

[0043] E 产品碳足迹 = E 原材料 + E 生产 + E 运输 + E 使用 + E 废弃物处理

[0044] Wherein, E 产品碳足迹 represents the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle of the air filter; E 原材料 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the raw material acquisition stage; E 生产 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the production of the air filter; E 运输 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the transportation of the air filter; E 使用 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the use of the air filter; E 废弃物处理 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the use of the air filter.

[0045] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an electronic terminal, including a processor and a storage medium;

[0046] The storage medium is used to store instructions; the processor is used to operate according to the instructions to execute the steps of the method described in any item of the first aspect.

[0047] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method described in any item of the first aspect.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are as follows:

[0049] (1) The present invention uses the life cycle assessment method to build a calculation model for the system boundary of the carbon footprint of air filters, calculates the carbon footprint of the product based on the data collected in each stage and the accounting, makes up for the blank in the field of carbon footprint accounting of air filters, establishes a carbon footprint database of air filters, reduces resource and energy consumption, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and realizes green and low-carbon development, which has positive significance.

[0050] (2) The present invention significantly improves the accuracy of carbon footprint accounting of air filters by detailed quantification of greenhouse gas emission inventories in all stages from raw material acquisition to waste treatment, and by using a scientific calculation model and related factors, can clearly identify the stages with higher carbon emissions, so as to guide enterprises to improve and optimize aspects such as raw material selection, production process, transportation mode, and post-use treatment of products, and effectively control greenhouse gas emissions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] The drawings forming a part of the specification depict embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0052] Referring to the drawings, the present invention can be more clearly understood according to the following detailed description, where:

[0053] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 2 is a stage diagram of an air filter product for the method of calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0055] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific features in the embodiments of the present application and the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical solution of the present application, rather than limitations on the technical solution of the present application. Without conflict, the technical features in the embodiments of the present application and the embodiments can be combined with each other. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0056] In this text, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: the existence of A alone, the simultaneous existence of A and B, and the existence of B alone. Additionally, in this text, the character " / " generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0057] Embodiment 1

[0058] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This flowchart only shows the logical sequence of the method described in this embodiment. On the premise of non-conflict, in other possible embodiments of the present invention, the steps shown or described can be completed in a different Figure 1 sequence from that shown.

[0059] This embodiment is a typical implementation manner of the present invention, providing a method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter. This method can be applied to a terminal and can be executed by an electronic terminal, which can be implemented in a software and / or hardware manner. The electronic terminal can be integrated in the terminal, such as: any smartphone, tablet computer or computer device with communication functions. As Figure 1 shown, the method of this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0060] Determine the system boundary of the carbon footprint in the life cycle of the air filter, and the system boundary includes: the raw material acquisition stage, the production stage, the transportation stage, the use stage, and the waste treatment stage;

[0061] In the raw material acquisition stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the raw material acquisition stage by collecting the unit function greenhouse gas activity data, corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors, and global warming potential of different raw materials of the air filter;

[0062] In the production stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the production stage based on the electricity energy consumption, fuel combustion, and direct emissions during the manufacturing process of the air filter;

[0063] In the transportation stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the transportation stage by combining the unit function greenhouse gas activity data of the transportation fuel, the transportation mileage, the corresponding emission factors, and the global warming potential;

[0064] In the use stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the use stage according to the actual use duration of the air filter at the customer site, the unit function greenhouse gas activity data, the corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors, and the global warming potential;

[0065] In the waste treatment stage, for the disposal method of air filters after being scrapped, based on the activity level data related to waste treatment, the emission factors and global warming potential in the waste treatment process, calculate the carbon footprint in the waste treatment stage;

[0066] Carry out relevant data measurement, data acquisition, and data verification to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data. Establish a carbon footprint model according to the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle. Represent the full life cycle carbon footprint of the air filter in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent, and conduct an analysis of the relevance, integrity, consistency, unity, and uncertainty from the perspective of the life cycle for the results, and form a carbon footprint assessment report of the air filter.

[0067] Take a single air filter product as the analysis unit, quantify the emissions and removals of all important greenhouse gases in its full life cycle, and calculate the potential contribution of the product to global warming, expressed in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent.

[0068] The system boundary of the carbon footprint from "cradle" to "grave" in its life cycle includes: raw material acquisition stage, production stage, transportation stage, use stage, and waste treatment stage; determine the greenhouse gas emission inventory in each stage, collect relevant activity level data and determine relevant emission factors, and refer to the calculation model of the present invention to conduct life cycle product carbon footprint accounting.

[0069] The carbon footprint model established according to the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle is:

[0070] E 产品碳足迹 =E 原材料 +E 生产 +E 运输 +E 使用 +E 废弃物处理 (1)

[0071] The raw materials of the air filter product include filter elements, frames, and fasteners. The carbon footprint model in the raw material acquisition process adopts formula (2), and the emissions caused by all processes of manufacturing, transportation, and storage of all raw materials entering the production stage should be included in the product carbon footprint evaluation.

[0072] E 原材料 =∑(ADi×EFi×GWPi) (2)

[0073] In the formula: i represents different raw material types; ADi represents the unit function greenhouse gas activity data (consumption) of the i-th type of raw material, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source as ton (t), cubic meter (m 3 )), kilowatt-hour (kWh), etc.; EFi represents the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the i-th type of raw material, and the unit matches the unit of the greenhouse gas activity data; GWP iRepresents the global warming potential corresponding to the i-th type of raw material.

[0074] The production stage of the air filter covers the processing of the filter element, the stamping, forming, processing and assembly of the sheet metal parts in the frame, and the assembly and reinforcement of the finished product; the carbon footprint model in the production stage adopts formula (3), and the emission sources involved in the emissions generated during the manufacturing process of the air filter product are electricity (purchased electricity, photovoltaic power generation), the emissions generated by the consumption of fuel for power generation, and the direct emissions during the production process. The electricity consumption of each form is multiplied by the corresponding emission factor to calculate the electricity energy emissions during the product manufacturing process. The greenhouse gas emissions during the production process are obtained through direct measurement or monitoring during the process, and the calculation formula is shown in (3):

[0075] E 生产 = E 燃烧 + E 购入电 + E 购入热 + E 过程 (3)

[0076] In the formula: E 生产 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the product production process, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); E 燃烧 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by fuel combustion used in product production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); E 购入电 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by purchased electricity used in product production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); E 购入热 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by purchased heat used in product production, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); E 过程 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the product production process, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e);

[0077] Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions generated by fuel combustion are calculated according to formula (4).

[0078] E 燃料 = (C k × HV k × CPH k × OF k × 44 / 12) (4)

[0079] In the formula: E 燃烧 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by fuel combustion, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); k represents different fuel types; C k Represents the consumption of the k-th type of fuel (the physical consumption of various fuels, such as coal, natural gas, gasoline and other fuels), in tons (t) or cubic meters (m 3 );HV krepresents the net calorific value of the k-th type of fuel (i.e., the net calorific value per unit fuel consumption), with the unit of terajoules per ton (TJ / t) or terajoules per cubic meter (TJ / m 3 ); CPH k represents the carbon content per unit calorific value of the k-th type of fuel (the mass of carbon element contained in the fuel per unit calorific value), with the unit of tons per terajoule (t / TJ); OF k represents the oxidation rate of the k-th type of fuel (the oxidation rate is the proportion of carbon in the fuel that is oxidized during combustion, and the default value of the oxidation rate is 100%).

[0080] Emissions from purchased electricity and heat: The greenhouse gas emissions generated from purchased electricity and heat are obtained by multiplying the purchased electricity and heat quantities by the emission factors, as shown in Equations (5) and (6):

[0081] E 购入电 = AD 购入电 × EF 电 × GWP (5)

[0082] E 购入热 = AD 购入热 × EF 热 × GWP (6)

[0083] In the equations: E 购入电 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from purchased electricity, with the unit of tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); AD 购入电 represents the activity level data of purchased electricity (i.e., the purchased electricity quantity), with the unit of ten thousand kilowatt-hours (10,000 kW·h); EF 电 represents the greenhouse gas emission factor of purchased electricity, with the unit of tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per megawatt-hour (tCO2e / 10,000 kW·h); E 购入热 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from purchased heat, with the unit of tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); AD 购入热 represents the activity level data of purchased heat (i.e., the purchased heat quantity), with the unit of gigajoules (GJ); EF 热 represents the greenhouse gas emission factor of purchased heat, with the unit of tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per gigajoule (tCO2e / GJ); GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0084] Process emissions: Calculate the greenhouse gas emissions generated for each process separately and sum them up in units of carbon dioxide equivalent. Process emissions are preferably obtained through actual measurement, as shown in Equation (7):

[0085] E 过程 = ∑E 过程i (7)

[0086] In the equation: E 过程Represents the total sum of process greenhouse gas emissions, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); E 过程i Represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the i-th process, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).

[0087] In the transportation stage, for the air filter, from when the product leaves the production gate until the customer obtains the product, during the transportation-related processes from the factory to the customer's factory or sales point, the greenhouse gas emissions generated by road, air, water, rail, or other transportation modes should be included. Among them: sales-related processes; transportation, storage, and traffic from the sales point to the consumer are not included in the system boundary.

[0088] Specifically regarding product transportation, the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are calculated by multiplying the shipping weight, the number of transportation kilometers, and the corresponding emission factor. The results of transportation emission accounting are shown in the following table:

[0089] E 运输 = AD 运输 × EF 运输 × L × GWP(8)

[0090] E 运输 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the transportation of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); AD 运输 Represents the greenhouse gas activity data (consumption) per unit function of the transportation fuel, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source as liters per 100 kilometers (L / 100km), kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers (kwh / 100km); L represents the driving mileage of product transportation, calculated in km; EF 运输 Represents the carbon emission factors for the production of electricity, gasoline, and diesel, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per liter (tCO2e / L) or tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour (tCO2e / kW·h); GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0091] In the usage stage, emissions are generated during the relevant processes of energy consumption such as electricity during the product's use at the customer's site. However, the product's repair is not included in the system boundary. The use of the air filter in a building mainly involves emissions from consuming electricity, usually for filtering in air-conditioning and ventilation systems in shopping malls, office buildings, office areas, etc.

[0092] E 使用 = AD 使用 × EF 使用 × GWP(9)

[0093] E 使用 Represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the use of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); AD 使用Indicates the greenhouse gas activity data (consumption) during the usage process. The unit is determined according to the specific emission source as kilowatt-hours per 3 months (L / 3 months). The usage time of different products varies according to the manufacturer's recommendations or the customer's factory; EF 使用 Indicates the greenhouse gas carbon emission factor during the usage process, with the unit of tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour (tCO2e / kW·h); GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0094] In the waste treatment stage, after the air filter reaches the end of its service life, it needs to be scrapped. When disposing, the scrapped products are disassembled manually, and the energy consumption (such as electricity) can be ignored. The waste treatment methods include 3 types: recycling, incineration, and landfill. Sheet metal materials can be recycled, and the filtered materials, plastic parts, etc. are treated by incineration.

[0095] E 废弃物处理 = AD 废弃 × EF 废弃 × GWP (10)

[0096] E 废弃物处理 Indicates the greenhouse gas emissions during the waste treatment process of the air filter; AD 废弃 Indicates the waste treatment volume per unit function in the waste treatment stage; EF 废弃 Indicates the carbon emission factor during the waste treatment process; GWP represents the global warming potential.

[0097] Finally, conduct relevant data measurement, data acquisition, and data verification on the established carbon footprint accounting method. After obtaining the product carbon footprint using the air filter carbon footprint accounting method and calculation model, conduct analysis from the perspectives of life cycle, relevance, integrity, consistency, unity, and uncertainty to evaluate the carbon footprint results and data quality.

[0098] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

[0099] Embodiment 2

[0100] The embodiment of the present invention also provides an electronic terminal, including a processor and a storage medium; the storage medium is used to store instructions; the processor is used to operate according to the instructions to execute the steps of the following method:

[0101] Determine the system boundary of the carbon footprint in the life cycle of the air filter, and the system boundary includes: the raw material acquisition stage, the production stage, the transportation stage, the usage stage, and the waste treatment stage;

[0102] In the raw material acquisition stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the raw material acquisition stage by collecting the unit functional greenhouse gas activity data, corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors and global warming potentials of different raw materials of the air filter;

[0103] In the production stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the production stage based on the electricity energy consumption, fuel combustion and direct emissions during the manufacturing process of the air filter;

[0104] In the transportation stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the transportation stage by combining the unit functional greenhouse gas activity data of transportation fuel, transportation mileage, corresponding emission factors and global warming potentials;

[0105] In the use stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the use stage according to the actual use duration of the air filter at the customer site, the unit functional greenhouse gas activity data, the corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors and global warming potentials;

[0106] In the waste treatment stage, for the disposal method after the air filter is scrapped, calculate the carbon footprint of the waste treatment stage based on the activity level data related to waste treatment, the emission factors and global warming potentials during the waste treatment process;

[0107] Carry out relevant data measurement, data acquisition and data verification to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data. Establish a carbon footprint model according to the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle, represent the life cycle carbon footprint of the air filter in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent, and conduct analysis on the relevance, integrity, consistency, unity and uncertainty from the perspective of the life cycle for the results, so as to form a carbon footprint assessment report of the air filter.

[0108] The electronic terminal provided by the embodiment of the present invention can execute a method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter provided by any embodiment of the present invention, and has corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects for executing the method.

[0109] Embodiment 3

[0110] The embodiment of the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, which determines the system boundary of the carbon footprint in the life cycle of the air filter, and the system boundary includes: raw material acquisition stage, production stage, transportation stage, use stage and waste treatment stage;

[0111] In the raw material acquisition stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the raw material acquisition stage by collecting the unit functional greenhouse gas activity data, corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors and global warming potentials of different raw materials of the air filter;

[0112] During the production stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the production stage based on the electricity energy consumption, fuel combustion, and direct emissions during the manufacturing process of the air filter;

[0113] During the transportation stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the transportation stage by combining the greenhouse gas activity data per unit function of the transportation fuel, the transportation mileage, the corresponding emission factors, and the global warming potential;

[0114] During the usage stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the usage stage according to the actual usage duration of the air filter at the customer site, the greenhouse gas activity data per unit function, the corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors, and the global warming potential;

[0115] During the waste treatment stage, for the disposal method after the air filter is scrapped, calculate the carbon footprint of the waste treatment stage based on the activity level data related to waste treatment, the emission factors during the waste treatment process, and the global warming potential;

[0116] Carry out relevant data measurement, data acquisition, and data verification to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data. Establish a carbon footprint model based on the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle. Express the life cycle carbon footprint of the air filter in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent, and conduct an analysis of the relevance, integrity, consistency, unity, and uncertainty from the perspective of the life cycle for the results, so as to form a carbon footprint assessment report of the air filter.

[0117] A computer-readable storage medium provided by an embodiment of the present invention stores a computer program thereon, which can execute a carbon footprint accounting method for an air filter provided by any embodiment of the present invention, and has functional modules and beneficial effects corresponding to the execution of the method.

[0118] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0119] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0120] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and deformations can be made, and these improvements and deformations should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter, characterized in that, Comprising the following steps: Determine the system boundary of the carbon footprint in the life cycle of the air filter, and the system boundary includes: raw material acquisition stage, production stage, transportation stage, use stage, and waste treatment stage; In the raw material acquisition stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the raw material acquisition stage by collecting the unit function greenhouse gas activity data, corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors, and global warming potential of different raw materials of the air filter; In the production stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the production stage based on the electricity energy consumption, fuel combustion, and direct emissions during the manufacturing process of the air filter; In the transportation stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the transportation stage by combining the unit function greenhouse gas activity data of transportation fuel, transportation mileage, corresponding emission factors, and global warming potential; In the use stage, calculate the carbon footprint of the use stage according to the actual use duration of the air filter at the customer site, the unit function greenhouse gas activity data, the corresponding greenhouse gas emission factors, and the global warming potential; In the waste treatment stage, for the disposal method after the air filter is scrapped, calculate the carbon footprint of the waste treatment stage based on the activity level data related to waste treatment, the emission factors and global warming potential during the waste treatment process; Establish a carbon footprint model according to the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle, and use the carbon footprint model to calculate the full life cycle carbon footprint of the air filter.

2. The method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter according to claim 1, wherein The carbon footprint of the raw material acquisition stage is calculated using the following formula: E 原材料 = ∑(ADi × EFi × GWPi) where, E 原材料 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the raw material acquisition stage; i represents different raw material types; ADi represents the greenhouse gas consumption per unit function of the i-th type of raw material, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source; EFi represents the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the i-th type of raw material, and the unit matches the unit of the greenhouse gas activity data; GWPi represents the global warming potential corresponding to the i-th type of raw material.

3. The method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter according to claim 1, wherein The carbon footprint of the production stage is calculated using the following formula: E 生产 = E 燃烧 + E 购入电 + E 购入热 + E 过程 In the formula, E 生产 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the production process of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 燃烧 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the combustion of fuels used in the production of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 购入电 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the purchased electricity used in the production of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 购入热 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the purchased heat used in the production of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 过程 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the production process of the air filter, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions E generated by fuel combustion during air filter production 燃烧 , are calculated using the following formula: E 燃料 = (C k × HV k × CPH k × OF k × 44 / 12) where E 燃烧 represents greenhouse gas emissions generated by fuel combustion, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; k represents different fuel types; C k represents the consumption of the kth type of fuel, including coal, natural gas, gasoline, and other fuels, in tons or cubic meters; HVk represents the lower heating value of the kth type of fuel, in terajoules per ton or terajoules per cubic meter; CPH k represents the carbon content per unit calorific value of the kth type of fuel, in tons per terajoule; OF k represents the oxidation rate of the kth type of fuel. The oxidation rate is the proportion of carbon in the fuel that is oxidized during combustion. The default value of the oxidation rate is 100%; Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions E generated by the purchased electricity used in the production of air filters 购入电 , are calculated using the following formula: E 购入电 = AD 购入电 × EF 电 × GWP Where, E 购入电 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the purchased electricity, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e); AD 购入电 represents the amount of purchased electricity, in 10,000 kWh; EF 电 represents the greenhouse gas emission factor of the purchased electricity, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per megawatt-hour; GWP represents the global warming potential; Among them, the greenhouse gas emissions E generated by purchasing heat used in the production of air filters 购入热 , are calculated using the following formula: E 购入热 = AD 购入热 × EF 热 × GWP where E 购入热 represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the purchased heat, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; AD 购入热 represents the amount of purchased heat, in gigajoules; EF 热 represents the greenhouse gas emission factor for purchased heat, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per gigajoule; GWP represents the global warming potential; Among them, E 过程 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the production process of the air filter and is calculated using the following formula: E 过程 = ∑E 过程i Where, E 过程 represents the total sum of process greenhouse gas emissions, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent; E 过程i represents the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the i-th process, in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

4. The method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter according to claim 1, wherein The carbon footprint of the transportation stage is calculated using the following formula: E 运输 = AD 运输 × EF 运输 × L × GWP where E 运输 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the transportation of the air filter, with the unit of ton of carbon dioxide equivalent; AD 运输 represents the greenhouse gas consumption per unit function of the transportation fuel, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source, which is liters per 100 kilometers or kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers; L represents the driving mileage of the product transportation, with the unit of km; EF 运输 represents the carbon emission factors of electricity, gasoline, and diesel production, with the unit of ton of carbon dioxide equivalent per liter or ton of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour; GWP represents the global warming potential.

5. The method for calculating the carbon footprint of an air filter according to claim 1, wherein The carbon footprint E during the usage stage 使用 is calculated using the following formula: E 使用 = AD 使用 × EF 使用 × GWP Where, E 使用 represents the greenhouse gas emissions during the use of the air filter, with the unit of ton of carbon dioxide equivalent; AD 使用 represents the greenhouse gas consumption per unit function during use, and the unit is determined according to the specific emission source, with the unit of kilowatt-hour per 3 months. The usage time of different products varies according to the manufacturer's recommendations or the customer's factory; EF 使用 represents the greenhouse gas carbon emission factor during use, with the unit of ton of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour; GWP represents the global warming potential.

6. The method for calculating the carbon footprint of the air filter according to claim 1, wherein The carbon footprint E in the waste treatment stage 废弃 is calculated using the following formula: E 废弃物处理 = AD 废弃 × EF 废弃 × GWP Where, E 废弃物处理 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the process of waste treatment of air filters; AD 废弃 represents the waste treatment volume per unit function in the waste treatment stage; EF 废弃 represents the carbon emission factor in the waste treatment process; GWP represents the global warming potential.

7. The carbon footprint accounting method of the air filter according to claim 1, characterized in that The carbon footprint model established according to the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the life cycle is represented by the following formula: E 产品碳足迹 = E 原材料 + E 生产 + E 运输 + E 使用 + E 废弃物处理 Where, E 产品碳足迹 represents the resource and energy consumption and carbon emissions in each stage of the air filter life cycle; E 原材料 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the raw material acquisition stage; E 生产 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the production process of the air filter; E 运输 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation process of the air filter; E 使用 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the use process of the air filter; E 废弃物处理 represents the greenhouse gas emissions in the use process of the air filter.

8. An electronic terminal, characterized in that, Including a processor and a storage medium; The storage medium is used to store instructions; The processor is used to operate according to the instructions to execute the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 are implemented.

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