Analiza zahtjeva za ekološki dizajn održivih proizvoda na primjeru uređaja za proizvodnju leda u kućanstvu

master's thesis

• Title (english): Analysis of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products on the example of household ice making devices
• Author: Toni Kirigin
• Mentor: Irena Žmak (mentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-12-05, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Ovaj diplomski rada bavi se analizom zahtjeva za ekološki dizajn uređaja za proizvodnju leda
u kućanstvu, u skladu s Uredbom 2024/1781 Europskog parlamenta i Vijeća o uspostavi okvira
za utvrđivanje zahtjeva za ekološki dizajn održivih proizvoda. Fokus rada bio je primjena
analize životnog ciklusa (LCA) kako bi se kvantificirao utjecaj proizvoda na okoliš i predložila
poboljšanja. Korištenjem alata Solidworks Sustainability, provedena je analiza ključnih
parametara uređaja, uključujući potrošnju energije i vode, sadržaj recikliranih i obnovljivih
materijala, emisije stakleničkih plinova i otpada. Analiza je također obuhvatila utjecaj na
zakiseljavanje zraka, eutrofikaciju i ispuštanje mikroplastike. Osim tehničkih preporuka,
spominje se i uvođenje digitalne putovnice proizvoda, koja bi omogućila bolje praćenje
održivosti tijekom cijelog životnog ciklusa. Predložena rješenja pružaju osnovu za daljnji
razvoj održivijih proizvoda u industriji, pridonoseći cilju ekološke osviještenosti,
konkurentnosti na tržištu i kružnog gospodarstva.

Abstract (english)

This thesis focuses on the analysis of ecodesign requirements for household ice makers, in
accordance with Regulation 2024/1781 of the European Parliament and the Council
establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for sustainable products.
The main focus of the work was the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify
the product’s environmental impact and propose improvements. Using Solidworks
Sustainability, an analysis was conducted on key parameters of the device, including energy
and water consumption, the content of recycled and renewable materials, greenhouse gas
emissions, and waste. The analysis also covered the impact on air acidification, eutrophication,
and microplastic emissions. In addition to technical recommendations, the introduction of a
digital product passport is mentioned, which would enable better tracking of sustainability
throughout the product’s lifecycle. The proposed solutions provide a foundation for further
development of more sustainable products in the industry, contributing to ecological awareness,
market competitiveness, and the goals of a circular economy.

• Keywords: ekološki dizajn; analiza životnog ciklusa; održivi proizvodi; energetska učinkovitost; kružno gospodarstvo
• Keywords (english): ecodesign; life cycle assessment; sustainable products; energy efficiency; circular economy
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:235:508160
• Study programme: Title: Mechanical Engineering; specializations in: Design, Process and Energy Engineering, Production Engineering, Engineering Modelling and Computer Simulation, Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanics and Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Mechatronics and Robotics; Course: Materials Engineering; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra inženjer/inženjerka strojarstva (sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra inženjer/inženjerka strojarstva)
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• Created on: 2024-11-28 09:23:09