Greenhouse gas emission monitoring of prefabricated component manufacturing: A cyber-physical system approach

Xingyu Tao, Mao Chao, Xie Fangyun, Liu Guiwen

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Abstract

The construction sector is one of the main contributors of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Previous studies have focused on the calculation and analysis of the carbon footprint of construction activities. However, few studies have reported on real-time monitoring systems for GHG emissions. Cyber-physical system (CPS), an information technology-based method, has been identified as a potential solution to address problems in the construction industry. This paper proposes a CPS-based system framework that enables supervisors to monitor and control GHG emissions in real-time by considering the manufacturing process of prefabricated components as a case study. To develop a CPS-based GHG emission monitoring system, the emission sources are first identified. Second, the technologies essential for the system are introduced. Finally, the framework of the GHG emission monitoring system is designed comprising four parts: (1) acquiring carbon-related data, (2) analyzing data in a virtual model based on Building Information Modeling, (3) setting the warning threshold, and (4) controlling the GHG emissions through mobile devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 22nd International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2017
EditorsPatrick X.W. Zou, Jay Sanjayan, Morshed Alam, Xiaoxiao Xu
PublisherCRIOCM 2017 Organising Committee
Pages384-391
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780648074243
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event22nd International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2017 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 20 Nov 201723 Nov 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of 22nd International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2017

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, CRIOCM 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period20/11/1723/11/17

Keywords

  • Cyber-physical system
  • Greenhouse gas emission
  • Prefabricated components

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Urban Studies
  • Architecture
  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management

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