Lcpy: An open-source python package for parametric and dynamic life cycle assessment and life cycle costing analysis

Abstract

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) are becoming key methods for sustainability analysis. Current software solutions usually focus on one method, omitting synergies and the provision of a holistic picture of system sustainability. Integrating LCA and LCC software with complex system models, uncertainty, and optimization tools remains a barrier for integrated techno-sustainability assessments. Lcpy is an open-source python package that enables using parametric or simulation process models, in-time projections, multiple scenarios, and flexible modelling for simple and dynamic LCA and LCC, uncertainty analysis and optimization. Visualization and storage functions are provided allowing end-to-end LCA and LCC analyses.