Database

CML-IA Characterisation Factors

CML-IA is a database that contains characterisation factors for life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and is easily read by the CMLCA software program.

Auteur

CML - Department of Industrial Ecology

Datum

05 september 2016

• Features
• Getting and using the database
• Feedback
• Downloads
   

Features

• Contains the characterisation factors for all baseline characterisation methods mentioned in the Handbook on LCA, such as GWP100, POCP, HTPinf and AP.
• Contains additional characterisation factors for non-baseline characterisation methods, such as GWP20, HTP100 and MSETP.
• Contains additional characterisation methods, such as Eco-indicator 99 and EPS.
• Contains normalization data for all interventions and impact categories at different spatial and temporal levels.
• Contains easy connection with CMLCA.
• Can be downloaded free of charge.
• Last update: August 2016.

 

Getting and using the database

• The CML-IA database is available in two formats:
  • Excel format (zipped): cmlia.zip (18.7 Mb)
  • CMLCA format: cmlia_august_2016.lca (1.4Mb); most suitable for the import of characterisation factors in CMLCA

• Instructions for the use of the Excel file:
  • Download the file from the Downloads section.
  • The Excel has been compressed with WinZip. Decompressed, the file is approximately 75 MB. It can be opened with MS-Excel; this program may warn you that the file contains macros. These macros are needed to navigate through the file, and, as far as we know, harmless.
  • The zip file also contains a small update information file.
  • The second tabsheet contains a table of contents.
  • To export characterisation factors and/or normalization data in a form that CMLCA can access, use the export buttons in the table of contents.
  • If needed the Excel file can be imported into CMLCA

• Instructions for the use of the LCA file:
  • Download the file from the Downloads section.
  • CMLCA can be obtained from our CMLCA website.
  • Start CMLCA and open the LCA file using ctrl-o

 

Feedback

You may communicate errors or problems to Lauran van Oers.
 

Downloads

• cmlia.zip (18.7 Mb)
• cmlia_august_2016.lca (1.4Mb)