SimaPro LCA Tutorial (Step-by-Step) | Impact Assessment, Network Diagram & ReCiPe Method Explained

In this video, I demonstrate a complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) workflow in SimaPro — from project setup to interpreting results. This tutorial is especially useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in environmental engineering, sustainability, and circular economy studies. 🔍 What you will learn in this video: How to create and manage a new LCA project in SimaPro Selecting appropriate databases and processes Building the inventory (LCI) Choosing impact assessment methods (e.g., ReCiPe Midpoint & Endpoint) Understanding and analyzing: Network (Tree) diagram Process contribution Impact assessment results Interpreting single score results Reading bar charts and contribution analysis Understanding how different processes affect environmental impact 📊 The video also explains how to visualize results using: Contribution trees Impact category charts Single score evaluation This is a practical hands-on tutorial, ideal for: ✔ Environmental Engineering students ✔ LCA beginners and advanced users ✔ Researchers working on sustainability ✔ Anyone using SimaPro for academic or industrial projects 💡 Key Concepts Covered: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) ReCiPe method (Midpoint & Endpoint) Process contribution analysis Environmental impact categories System boundary visualization 📌 If you're working on: Wastewater treatment LCA Adsorbent materials (biochar, hydrochar, etc.) Circular economy systems Industrial process sustainability 👉 This tutorial will help you understand how to model and interpret results effectively. 🔥 Hashtags #SimaPro #LCA #LifeCycleAssessment #EnvironmentalEngineering #Sustainability #ReCiPeMethod #LCIA #LCI #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalImpact #CircularEconomy #ResearchTutorial #SimaProTutorial #EngineeringStudents #WaterTreatment #WasteManagement #EcoAnalysis #GreenTechnology #PhDLife #AcademicResearch