Modelling Carbon-energy Metabolism of Cities: A Systems Approach. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Shaoqing; Chen, Bin
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 88(2016)
• Page Start: 31
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Carbon flows -- Carbon-energy nexus -- Urban metabolism -- Cities -- Systems analysis; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2016.06.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: Urban metabolism has been widely used in accounting for cities' absorption of energy and materials and elimination of wastes. We aim to introduce a systems approach for modelling carbon metabolism and the influence from energy use activities, thus furthering our understanding of carbon profile in cities. Physical input-output table (PIOT) and material flow analysis (MFA) are used to develop a framework for urban carbon accounting that includes both the carbon flows between sectors and transboundary exchanges between urban economy and natural ecosystems. Based on indicators derived from carbon-energy metabolism modelling, the degree of carbonization is evaluated for cities.