Process Optimization for Reduced Environmental Impact
Module: Sustainable Tech | Difficulty: Premium
Resource Efficiency
Comparison
| Process | Energy (MJ/kg) | Water (L/kg) | Waste (%) | CO2 (kg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection molding | 10-30 | 5-20 | 5-15 | 1-3 |
| Additive mfg | 20-50 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| Casting | 15-40 | 10-50 | 10-30 | 2-6 |
| CNC machining | 5-20 | 20-100 | 15-40 | 1-4 |
Python Implementation
import numpy as np
from scipy.optimize import minimize
class SustainableManufacturing:
def optimize_process(self, params):
def objective(x):
energy = 100 * np.exp((x[0] - 25) / 50) * (x[1] / 10) * (1 + 0.5 * (x[2] - 1))
waste = 0.05 + 0.02 * (x[2] - 1) + 0.03 * abs(x[0] - 30) / 30
return 0.6 * energy + 0.4 * waste
return minimize(objective, params, bounds=[(0, 1)] * len(params), method='L-BFGS-B').x
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