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Aldona KLUCZEK, Eng, PhD, DSc is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Production Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology since July 2020. She holds a PhD form the same university in Machine Design and Operations Building and Exploitation (2013). Her thesis examined the impact of manufacturing on sustainability. The next dissertation after her PhD (habilitation qualification) explored the concept of energy sustainability in manufacturing. Her latest multi-disciplinary research interests lie in the field of energy efficiency analysis. As a visiting research scientist (a Dekaban Fellow) at University of Michigan she performed energy audits at industrial plants in various industries throughout the state of Michigan. She was honoured for her distinguished academic research. She also works for IT technology industry.
The necessity to enhance multicriteria decision in the industry is challenging to support the current energy policy. European Union regulations and guidelines provide the guideline for minimalizing environmental harms but are not enough in their actions for providing effective sustainability assessment. None of the available standalone assessment methods do capture the comprehensibility of multicriteria decision-making. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a challenge to incorporate the multicriteria sustainability decision-making method to mainstream energy policy, which is lacking in European Union policies. The novelty of the research lies in constructing a multicriteria sustainability approach for assessing energy technologies performance for embodying into a mainstream energy policy. In this study, the multicriteria decision-making—an approach combining life cycle-based methods, analytical hierarchy process, as well as macroeconomic analysis, was used to demonstrate the applicability of the method based on three photovoltaic technologies. The results showed that sustainability assessment supported with multicriteria decision allows to better understand analyzed factors influencing the energy technology, contributing to selection of the best sustainability technology according to the realization of an energy policy. It was proved based on a real example of photovoltaics, where string ribbon technology represents the most sustainable along its life cycle, with a 0.503 sustainability score. The study highlighted the challenge to embody the integrated method assessing sustainability-oriented technologies into an energy policy. This challenge regarding example evidence places emphasis on the decision-making process to realize an energy policy and in consequence, to improve enterprise sustainability performance.
Magdalena Krysiak; Aldona Kluczek. A Multifaceted Challenge to Enhance Multicriteria Decision Support for Energy Policy. Energies 2021, 14, 4128 .
AMA StyleMagdalena Krysiak, Aldona Kluczek. A Multifaceted Challenge to Enhance Multicriteria Decision Support for Energy Policy. Energies. 2021; 14 (14):4128.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMagdalena Krysiak; Aldona Kluczek. 2021. "A Multifaceted Challenge to Enhance Multicriteria Decision Support for Energy Policy." Energies 14, no. 14: 4128.
Internet of Things (IoT) technology has advanced in recent years, leading to improvements of manufacturing processes. As a result of such improvements, environmental sustainability assessments for technologies have been requested by international control agencies. Although various assessment approaches are widely applied, IoT technology requires effective assessment methods to support the decision-making process and that incorporate qualitative measures to create quantifiable values. In this paper, a new environmental sustainability assessment method is developed to assess radio frequency identification (RFID) and wireless sensors networks (WSN). This integrated assessment method incorporates a modified and redesigned conceptual methodology based on technical project evaluation (IMATOV) and an extension of conventional lifecycle measures. The results shows the most and least important metrics. The most important metrics are the categories “electronic devices disposed of completely” and “decrease in stocks”, with the greatest GWFs (20% and 19%, respectively) and IAVs (127% and 117%, respectively) and moderate consolidated degrees of fulfillment. Relatively low degrees of fulfillment are achieved by categories such as “decrease in numbers of assets”, “supply chain echelons benefiting RFID”, and “tag lifecycle duration”, with IAVs below 10%. This study promotes an integrated method to support decision-making processes in the context of environmental sustainability assessments based on lifecycle measures.
Aldona Kluczek; Bartlomiej Gladysz; Krzysztof Ejsmont. Application of Lifecycle Measures for an Integrated Method of Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Radio Frequency Identification and Wireless Sensor Networks. Energies 2021, 14, 2794 .
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek, Bartlomiej Gladysz, Krzysztof Ejsmont. Application of Lifecycle Measures for an Integrated Method of Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Radio Frequency Identification and Wireless Sensor Networks. Energies. 2021; 14 (10):2794.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek; Bartlomiej Gladysz; Krzysztof Ejsmont. 2021. "Application of Lifecycle Measures for an Integrated Method of Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Radio Frequency Identification and Wireless Sensor Networks." Energies 14, no. 10: 2794.
Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has become a widely accepted manufacturing paradigm across a wide range of industries. It includes an array of various approaches, tools, techniques, and methods. They were known to researchers before, but when combined they build a new reality, which needs procedures for the assessment of technologies and manufacturing processes. Current assessment methods often fail to incorporate economic, environmental, and social impacts simultaneously in an integrated way. The potential implementation of a sustainability assessment procedure on a larger scale is seen for (well-developed) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The measures for assessment were identified through a literature review and validated by expert panels. Validation measures were quantified using multi-criteria decision making (AHP). Criteria ranking was used for reasoning if the assumed modular structure responded to the experts’ needs. To connect the existing research gap, a holistic and integrated assessment method for I4.0 applications, depicted in a structured way and tailored for RFID technology, is developed, which constitutes a research gap in current literature on this topic. Results showed that a modularized structure of approach (module—group of measures—measures [as indicators]) for RFID sustainability assessment, which depends on the complexity of this technology, may be a convenient method for assessment of I4.0 technologies. It was confirmed that all sustainability perspectives are important due to their contributions to supporting decisions and should be considered in the assessment of RFID. On the other hand, it can help managers and practitioners implement the assessment method in their practice to reduce pollution and save the environment.
Bartlomiej Gladysz; Krzysztof Ejsmont; Aldona Kluczek; Donatella Corti; Stanislaw Marciniak. A Method for an Integrated Sustainability Assessment of RFID Technology. Resources 2020, 9, 107 .
AMA StyleBartlomiej Gladysz, Krzysztof Ejsmont, Aldona Kluczek, Donatella Corti, Stanislaw Marciniak. A Method for an Integrated Sustainability Assessment of RFID Technology. Resources. 2020; 9 (9):107.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBartlomiej Gladysz; Krzysztof Ejsmont; Aldona Kluczek; Donatella Corti; Stanislaw Marciniak. 2020. "A Method for an Integrated Sustainability Assessment of RFID Technology." Resources 9, no. 9: 107.
Nowadays, sustainability and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) are trending concepts used in the literature on industrial processes. Industry 4.0 has been mainly addressed by the current literature from a technological perspective, overlooking sustainability challenges regarding this recent paradigm. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the state of the art of relations between sustainability and I4.0. The goal will be met by (1) mapping and summarizing existing research efforts, (2) identifying research agendas, (3) examining gaps and opportunities for further research. Web of Science, Scopus, and a set of specific keywords were used to select peer-reviewed papers presenting evidence on the relationship between sustainability and I4.0. To achieve this goal, it was decided to use a dynamic methodology called “systematic literature network analysis”. This methodology combines a systematic literature review approach with the analysis of bibliographic networks. Selected papers were used to build a reference framework formed by I4.0 technologies and sustainability issues. The paper contributes to the Sustainable Industry 4.0 reference framework with application procedures. It aims to show how I4.0 can support ideas of sustainability. The results showed that apart from a huge contribution to both concepts, many papers do not provide an insight into realization of initiatives to introduce Sustainable Industry 4.0.
Krzysztof Ejsmont; Bartlomiej Gladysz; Aldona Kluczek. Impact of Industry 4.0 on Sustainability—Bibliometric Literature Review. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5650 .
AMA StyleKrzysztof Ejsmont, Bartlomiej Gladysz, Aldona Kluczek. Impact of Industry 4.0 on Sustainability—Bibliometric Literature Review. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (14):5650.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKrzysztof Ejsmont; Bartlomiej Gladysz; Aldona Kluczek. 2020. "Impact of Industry 4.0 on Sustainability—Bibliometric Literature Review." Sustainability 12, no. 14: 5650.
Biogas production is a promising renewable energy which can be used to achieve environmental sustainability. There are however many improvements that can still be made to the process or technology to increase energy efficiency. Dynamic energy life cycle approach integrating life cycle assessment and life cycle cost could be therefore a tool for evaluating energy intensity and related environmental impact of biogas CHP plant. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the energy intensity of a biogas CHP system, based on energy flow and estimated associated costs. This paper provides the energy requirements in the plant identify the critical point of the digestion process and estimate the amount of CO2 associated with the energy. The results of the study assist in 20% of heat reduction. For companies, energy LCA primarily serves to assist decision-making with a view to environmental sustainability.
Aldona Kluczek. Dynamic energy LCA-based assessment approach to evaluate energy intensity and related impact for the biogas CHP plant as the basis of the environmental view of sustainability. Procedia Manufacturing 2018, 21, 297 -304.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek. Dynamic energy LCA-based assessment approach to evaluate energy intensity and related impact for the biogas CHP plant as the basis of the environmental view of sustainability. Procedia Manufacturing. 2018; 21 ():297-304.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek. 2018. "Dynamic energy LCA-based assessment approach to evaluate energy intensity and related impact for the biogas CHP plant as the basis of the environmental view of sustainability." Procedia Manufacturing 21, no. : 297-304.
Bartlomiej Gladysz; Aldona Kluczek. A framework for strategic assessment of far-reaching technologies: A case study of Combined Heat and Power technology. Journal of Cleaner Production 2017, 167, 242 -252.
AMA StyleBartlomiej Gladysz, Aldona Kluczek. A framework for strategic assessment of far-reaching technologies: A case study of Combined Heat and Power technology. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2017; 167 ():242-252.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBartlomiej Gladysz; Aldona Kluczek. 2017. "A framework for strategic assessment of far-reaching technologies: A case study of Combined Heat and Power technology." Journal of Cleaner Production 167, no. : 242-252.
The heating sector has begun implementing technologies and practices to tackle the environmental and social–economic problems caused by their production process. The purpose of this paper is to develop a methodology, “the Quick-Green-Scan”, that caters for the need of quick assessment decision-makers to improve green manufacturing performance in companies that produce heating devices. The study uses a structured approach that integrates Life Cycle Assessment-based indicators, framework and linguistic scales (fuzzy numbers) to evaluate the extent of greening of the enterprise. The evaluation criteria and indicators are closely related to the current state of technology, which can be improved. The proposed methodology has been created to answer the question whether a company acts on the opportunity to be green and whether these actions are contributing towards greening, maintaining the status quo or moving away from a green outcome. Results show that applying the proposed improvements in processes helps move the facility towards being a green enterprise. Moreover, the methodology, being particularly quick and simple, is a practical tool for benchmarking, not only in the heating industry, but also proves useful in providing comparisons for facility performance in other manufacturing sectors.
Aldona Kluczek. Quick Green Scan: A Methodology for Improving Green Performance in Terms of Manufacturing Processes. Sustainability 2017, 9, 88 .
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek. Quick Green Scan: A Methodology for Improving Green Performance in Terms of Manufacturing Processes. Sustainability. 2017; 9 (1):88.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek. 2017. "Quick Green Scan: A Methodology for Improving Green Performance in Terms of Manufacturing Processes." Sustainability 9, no. 1: 88.
Aldona Kluczek. An Overall Multi-criteria Approach to Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes. Procedia Manufacturing 2017, 8, 136 -143.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek. An Overall Multi-criteria Approach to Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes. Procedia Manufacturing. 2017; 8 ():136-143.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek. 2017. "An Overall Multi-criteria Approach to Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes." Procedia Manufacturing 8, no. : 136-143.
Aldona Kluczek; Paweł Olszewski. Energy audits in industrial processes. Journal of Cleaner Production 2017, 142, 3437 -3453.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek, Paweł Olszewski. Energy audits in industrial processes. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2017; 142 ():3437-3453.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek; Paweł Olszewski. 2017. "Energy audits in industrial processes." Journal of Cleaner Production 142, no. : 3437-3453.
The paper is to present a multi-criteria approach for sustainability assessment of manufacturing processes, which can be applied to carry out the sustainability assessment of manufacturing processes requiring less detailed data, time, and expert knowledge, but still providing a company-level analysis. The analytical hierarchy process method is used to determine ranking of simple and relevant activity areas for manufacturing processes in terms of sustainability objectives. Analytical technique is also employed to assess the degree of sustainability in manufacturing due to limited information which appear to be a characteristic of the case study presented. One goal of sustainability characterization methodology is to improve the manufacturing sustainability performance. Similar to the baseline scenario, sustainability reevaluation for sustainability improvement is also applied and discuses performance profile at the process level. This approach seems particularly useful when comparing different processes. It makes applicable for various industries and might be a challenge to derive priorities for systematic improvement. The applicability and usability of the proposed assessment method was verified by the case study in company producing heating devices.
Aldona Kluczek. Application of Multi-criteria Approach for Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes. Management and Production Engineering Review 2016, 7, 62 -78.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek. Application of Multi-criteria Approach for Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes. Management and Production Engineering Review. 2016; 7 (3):62-78.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek. 2016. "Application of Multi-criteria Approach for Sustainability Assessment of Manufacturing Processes." Management and Production Engineering Review 7, no. 3: 62-78.
Aldona Kluczek; Bartlomiej Gladysz. Analytical Hierarchy Process/Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution-based approach to the generation of environmental improvement options for painting process e Results from an industrial case study. Journal of Cleaner Production 2015, 101, 360 -367.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek, Bartlomiej Gladysz. Analytical Hierarchy Process/Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution-based approach to the generation of environmental improvement options for painting process e Results from an industrial case study. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2015; 101 ():360-367.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek; Bartlomiej Gladysz. 2015. "Analytical Hierarchy Process/Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution-based approach to the generation of environmental improvement options for painting process e Results from an industrial case study." Journal of Cleaner Production 101, no. : 360-367.
Aldona Kluczek. Application of best available techniques in an enterprise producing heating devices. Journal of Cleaner Production 2014, 83, 444 -453.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek. Application of best available techniques in an enterprise producing heating devices. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2014; 83 ():444-453.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek. 2014. "Application of best available techniques in an enterprise producing heating devices." Journal of Cleaner Production 83, no. : 444-453.
Manufacturing techniques are concerned with quality, cost, productivity and sustainability. With today‘s environmental awareness and the pressure of the sustainability requirements, existing manufacturing techniques of heating devices are evolving into the redesign manufacturing unit processes to increase overall sustainability. Also, these techniques need a measurement method to assess processes-related sustainability performance indicators. The purpose of this paper is to stress the role of manufacturing techniques: welding, cleaning and painting in the manufacture of heating appliances (solid fuel fired boilers used renewable energy sources) in terms of incorporating into the field the concept of sustainable development. It then focuses on the environmental, technical, economical and social impact of sustainable technologies and argues for the need to ensure that the concept is being applied to the manufacture of heating devices. In this paper, author tries to propose a unified, standard scientific factory-level methodology to evaluate the influence of manufacturing techniques on the sustainability of enterprises producing heating devices. The proposed methodology in the terms of the case study is a comprehensive answer to the question of to what extent the improvements in those techniques influence the sustainable development of the enterprises. An industrial case study demonstrates that the proposed improvements can effectively influence the sustainability of enterprise. The results of this assessment can be applied to broad industry sectors, and can lead to the accepted measures and practices.
Aldona Kluczek; Władysław Włosiński. The Role of Manufacturing Techniques in Enterprises Producing Heating Devices in the Context of Sustainable Development. Management and Production Engineering Review 2013, 4, 30 -38.
AMA StyleAldona Kluczek, Władysław Włosiński. The Role of Manufacturing Techniques in Enterprises Producing Heating Devices in the Context of Sustainable Development. Management and Production Engineering Review. 2013; 4 (1):30-38.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAldona Kluczek; Władysław Włosiński. 2013. "The Role of Manufacturing Techniques in Enterprises Producing Heating Devices in the Context of Sustainable Development." Management and Production Engineering Review 4, no. 1: 30-38.