Circularity & AssessmentAssessment

Dynamic and On-Demand LCA (D-LCA)

D-LCA is an advanced Dynamic and On-Demand LCA module for environmental impact assessment. It is integrated into the PSM tool and performs life-cycle impact calculations from dynamically generated life-cycle inventories.

Tool Owner
TUC
Embedded within PSM
same web interface and API as PSM
JSON and XML data exchange with external platforms
Overview
Tool Owner
TUC
Category
Circularity & Assessment
Tool Type
Assessment
Key Features
1

Operates as a computational layer on top of PSM.

2

Extracts time-dependent inflow and outflow data from PSM-modelled processes.

3

Supports Dynamic Process Inventories, Dynamic Systems and Dynamic Characterisation.

4

Uses configurable LCIA methods and characterisation factors.

5

Allows selection of functional units, system boundaries and impact categories.

6

Aggregates impacts per process, value chain and scenario.

7

Produces traceable outputs for hotspot identification, scenario comparison and certification-ready reporting.

Input Data Requirements

Inventory data, process-related parameters, dynamic characterisation factors, and time-dependent inflow/outflow data such as materials, energy and emissions; external LCA databases imported through structured templates.

Dynamic and On-Demand LCA (D-LCA)