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An MBSE approach for integrating and computing LCA impact indicators within SysML models

Angin, Onur; Gerhard, Detlef

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Angin, Onur; Gerhard, Detlef
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Page(s):
2701-2710
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10628
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Early design decisions are central to many circular economy approaches and largely determine environmental impacts. Yet LCA practice is often fragmented and difficult to integrate into engineering development processes. This paper proposes an MBSE approach that represents and computes LCA-based (LCIA) impact indicators within SysML models using reusable, configurable model elements and automated import of characterization factors. A proof-of-concept implementation demonstrates technical feasibility, illustrates process integration, and discusses limitations and future work.
Keywords:
life cycle assessment (LCA), model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML, life cycle impact assessment (LCIA), environmental impact assessment
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