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George C Mcgavin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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practical Woodworking for entomologists
Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 2005Co-Authors: George C McgavinAbstract:Forest ecosystems are widespread, covering ∼25% of the terrestrial surface area of the planet and containing a sizeable fraction of the measurable biodiversity on Earth. Ecologists seeking to understand these complex habitats are often faced with problems related to physical access, especially to the canopy and root systems. Entomologists face additional difficulties: their quarry are small, diverse, and often have obscure and complicated life cycles. The starting point for any study, whether it be a ‘bag it and tag it’ exercise or the long-term monitoring of specific species, is the collection of samples.
Patrizia Simeoni - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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waste to energy application in an industrial district
Applied Energy, 2002Co-Authors: Antonella Meneghetti, Gioacchino Nardin, Patrizia SimeoniAbstract:Industrial districts present some features that can be recognized and exploited in the plant engineering through the proposal of solutions which are not simple applications of models created for individual companies. This work illustrates a waste-to-energy plant to be used for the industrial waste of the district of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The project from the union between university and local entrepreneurs. It is described how the expense for Woodworking-waste disposal can turn from a charge into an advantage for the firms of the district thanks to the incineration of this waste in a plant unique for the typology of waste treated. Each plant section is described in detail, underlining innovative approaches and solutions.
Serenella Sala - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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LCA for assessing environmental benefit of eco-design strategies and forest wood short supply chain: a furniture case study
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2014Co-Authors: Nadia Mirabella, Valentina Castellani, Serenella SalaAbstract:Purpose Eco-innovation strategies are increasingly adopted to ensure the minimization of environmental impacts. Nonetheless, only a comprehensive integrated assessment along the life cycle stages of a product may ensure a robust analysis of the benefit of the innovation. The object of the present study is the environmental assessment of furniture prototypes produced using certified wood and integrating eco-design criteria in their conception. The aim of the study was twofold: firstly, to evaluate the environmental profile of the furniture, highlighting possible hot spots of impacts, and secondly, to evaluate the capability of life cycle assessment (LCA) to identify the environmental benefit associated to the adoption of eco-innovation strategies, such as the following: ensuring short supply chain from raw material to production; using wood coming from certified forests (according to PEFC scheme); and the implementation of eco-design principles, also associated with green public procurement requirements. Methods LCA has been applied in a case study related to the wood furniture sector in the alpine region of Northern Italy. Every activity was modeled using primary data, related to the inputs and outputs of the processes, provided directly by the designers and by Woodworking firms. Input data related to forestry activities and wood extraction were collected and processed in a previous phase of the study. The life cycle of a prototype school desk from the cradle-to-gate perspective was analyzed. A Woodworking plant was examined in detail, dividing the whole manufacturing process into four phases: panels production, Woodworking, painting and steel parts processing. The system boundaries included all the activities which take place inside the plant as well as energy inputs, transports and ancillary products used. Results and discussion The results highlighted that the working phases showing the greatest environmental burdens were the production of solid wood panels and the processing of iron parts. No concerns about chemicals, glues and paints were raised, due to the eco-design principles implemented in the production of the furniture. The choice of a short supply chain allowed for drastic reductions in the impacts associated to long-distance transports. Three sensitivity analyses were carried out to test the robustness of results concerning the following: (1) glue options, (2) drying phase and VOC emissions, and (3) transport options. Conclusions This study proves to which extent eco-design criteria implemented in practice improve the environmental performance of products. All positive effects due to decisions taken in school desk design and conception were supported by evidence.
Капустина, Ю. А. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Innovative potential of Woodworking enterprises of the Russian Federation as a factor of economic security
УГЛТУ, 2020Co-Authors: Ростовская, Ю. Н., Капустина, Ю. А.Abstract:The article defines the role of the innovative potential in the economic security system of business entities using the example of Woodworking enterprises of the Russian Federation, considers the dynamics of the main indicators characterizing their innovative potential.В статье определена роль инновационного потенциала в системе экономической безопасности хозяйствующих субъектов на примере деревообрабатывающих предприятий РФ, рассмотрена динамика основных показателей, характеризующих их инновационный потенциал
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Rating estimation of the innovation component of economic security
УГЛТУ, 2020Co-Authors: Ростовская, Ю. Н., Капустина, Ю. А.Abstract:The article considers an approach to assessing the innovative component of economic security of economic entities on the example of Woodworking enterprises of the Russian Federation, offer a system of indicators and calculate the integral indicator of innovative activity of enterprises in the context of Federal districts.В статье рассмотрен подход к оценке инновационной составляющей экономической безопасности хозяйствующих субъектов на примере деревообрабатывающих предприятий РФ, предложена система индикаторов и проведен расчет интегрального показателя инновационной активности предприятий в разрезе федеральных округов
Ранцев-Картинов, В. А. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Environmentally friendly technologies for processing waste from logging and Woodworking enterprises into an unconventional reclamation substrate
УГЛТУ, 2021Co-Authors: Галдина, Т. Е., Кулаков, А. В., Ранцев-Картинов, В. А.Abstract:В статье отражена информация о новой разработанной технологии переработки отходов лесозаготовительных и деревообрабатывающих предприятий. Разработчиками предложена экологически чистая технология переработки органических отходов в продукт, оказывающий эффективное мелиоративное воздействие и повышающий природный потенциал почв.The article reflects information on a new developed technology for processing waste from logging and Woodworking enterprises. The developers have proposed an environmentally friendly technology for processing organic waste into a product that has an effective reclamation effect and increases the natural potential of soils
