Life Cycle Assessment brochure
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Life cycle assessment for a UHPLC system KNAUER PLATINblue

Environmental impacts along the life cycle of a KNAUER product ”From cradle to grave“ Resource extraction, material manufacturing and production The environmental impact of KNAUER products was ascertained using data produced in-house. Material and production data were calculated with the help of aggregated and generally country-specific averages, based on the given specifications. Operation The operation of the instrument was also considered within the life cycle assessment. The data required here was computed with great precision based on measurements and empirical data. Recycling The...

INPUT • Energy | Electrical | Mechanical | Thermal • Operating materials • Auxiliary materials • Additives OUTPUT • Waste • Wastewater • Waste heat • Residual materials • By-products • Emissions in | Air | Water Soil Other waste

KNAUER PLATINblue UHPLC system Information regarding the system and test configuration The PLATINblue UHPLC System from KNAUER is an ultra high performance liquid chromatography system for fast high resolution chromatography. Advantages and characteristics of PLATINblue • ultra fast, high throughput • highest sensitivity and reproducibility • easy to operate, safe and service-friendly • user-friendly and scalable The life cycle assessment was calculated based on 6 years of typical operation of the system for the original purchaser with a service time of 4,260 hours per year. KNAUER’s...

The life cycle assessment of a PLATINblue system in detail How does production and operation affect the environment? • Total 3,510 kg CO2e Including production and after six years of use, 3,510 kg CO2 equivalent emissions are generated by the PLATINblue system. The largest percentage of this is produced during operation, due to its consumption of electricity. • 766,800 Injection performance over six years: The PLATINblue UHPLC system can manage 766,800 injections in this period; 127,800 analyses per year are therefore possible. Furthermore, the PLATINblue UHPLC system delivers significantly...

Conclusions from the life cycle assessment • Focus on installing electricity-saving components • Less elaborate production and construction of instruments while maintaining the high qua- lity of materials and workmanship at the same time • Extending customer support services, e.g. regarding the use of solvents • Material and weight savings during shipping, so as to reduce transport fuel consumption • Optimization of the take-back process so as to ensure professional recycling • By using renewable energy, you can significantly reduce C02e emissions when operating • Ifyou requirea high...

“We take our social responsibility seriously” Managing directors Alexandra Knauer and Dr. Alexander Bünz in an interview about the KNAUER life cycle assessment You are the first company in the HPLC sector to be carrying out a life cycle assessment. What motivated you to take this step? Alexandra Knauer: “For us the issues of sustainability and environmental protection have been of great importance for some time. That’s why the life cycle assessment was another logical step in order to guarantee the environmental-friendliness of our products. In contrast to many other companies, corporate...

KNAUER 2011/2012 Products and facts Product areas and clients Chromatography devices: KNAUER is renowned for reliable and high quality devices and systems for analytical, preparative and continuous HPLC, as well as for biochromatography. Chromatography columns and packing materials: KNAUER also produces efficient and sophisticated column packing materials in-house. Software development and customization: KNAUER offers the full range and all services for chromatographic applications. KNAUER works with clients in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, as well as at universities and...