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1. Goal and scope definition

2. Life-cycle inventory for each situation
analysis or scenario
situation or scenario
scenario

Model of process(es)
(e.g., incineration)
Process
Modular model
SImulator
situation

option
Accident simulation

Spreadsheet model Software tool

Excel TEAM
(e.g., Castells et al., 1994) (or other commmercial software)

option

Uncertainty
Analysis
(e.g., by Monte Carlo
simulation)

life-cycle inventory results

3. Life-cycle impact
assessment methods

FIGURE 6.10 Life-cycle inventory analysis.

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