Transformers Magazine, Vol. 10 No. SE1, 2023.
Original scientific paper
Green supply chains for the transformer industry
Ufuk Kivrak
Abstract
The carbon footprint of transformers during the life cycle, including raw materials, production, and operation stages, has been analyzed. First, primary raw materials are discussed regarding their contribution to the carbon footprint. Then, as the largest contributor to carbon footprint,
the steel industry is discussed in detail. The current investments and commercial offerings for green steel are presented. The enormous challenges the steel industry faces to reach carbon neutral status in 2050 and the revolutionary changes in steel making process are discussed.
The same points are also presented for the copper, aluminium, and oil industries. Some sample carbon footprints of different transformer types (LPT, SPT, DT with copper or aluminium) are also included. It is also explained that the transport industry is a major contributor to
global emissions, and the transport of transformers creates a significant carbon footprint. As the last point, it is discussed how the transformer industry could contribute to decarbonization efforts in their factories and during the operation stage of the transformers, and some suggestions
have been made.
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307294
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Publication date:
17.5.2023.
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