A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
An investigation into implementing induction stovetops at the UBC Student Union Building
This study looks into the possibility of implementing induction stovetops in the new Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia. A triple-bottom-line assessment was completed; taking into the account the economical, environmental, and social impacts of the study. The economical impacts examined the life-cycle cost of induction stovetop and compared that to gas stovetops based on current and forecasted electricity and gas rates in British Columbia; results showed that induction stovetop technology is more costly over its entire lifecycle for the costing scheme that is assumed to be implemented at the SUB. Environmental analysis showed that induction technology is preferred only if the electricity is derived from low emission energy sources; but since the new SUB is purposed to be powered by natural gas electricity generation, the difference in emissions for both technologies will be marginal at best. The social analysis showed that induction stovetops are not preferred since cooking infrastructure is already based on reliable gas technology and there is no real significant incentive to change. This study shows it is not preferable to implement induction stovetops at the SUB. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.” ; Applied Science, Faculty of ; Unreviewed ; Undergraduate
An investigation into implementing induction stovetops at the UBC Student Union Building
This study looks into the possibility of implementing induction stovetops in the new Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia. A triple-bottom-line assessment was completed; taking into the account the economical, environmental, and social impacts of the study. The economical impacts examined the life-cycle cost of induction stovetop and compared that to gas stovetops based on current and forecasted electricity and gas rates in British Columbia; results showed that induction stovetop technology is more costly over its entire lifecycle for the costing scheme that is assumed to be implemented at the SUB. Environmental analysis showed that induction technology is preferred only if the electricity is derived from low emission energy sources; but since the new SUB is purposed to be powered by natural gas electricity generation, the difference in emissions for both technologies will be marginal at best. The social analysis showed that induction stovetops are not preferred since cooking infrastructure is already based on reliable gas technology and there is no real significant incentive to change. This study shows it is not preferable to implement induction stovetops at the SUB. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.” ; Applied Science, Faculty of ; Unreviewed ; Undergraduate
An investigation into implementing induction stovetops at the UBC Student Union Building
Lee, Dylan (Fu Yon) (author) / Lei, Crystal (author) / Sujjon, Jason (author) / University of British Columbia. Sustainability Office
2011-01-01
UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report
Paper
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
690
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