About the project
This master's thesis will evaluate the environmental effect of the light source module of the most recent Barco As FL-40K projectors across their whole life cycle, including production, usage, and end of life (EOL) treatment. The carbon footprints of light sources will be calculated using the LCA technique. The light engine used in the FL-40k series is RGB LED-based, and it combines optical and electrical components in a single block. Depending on the service package, light sources can last up to 50,000 hours. A functional unit for current LCA is defined as the usage of a FL-40k series projector's light source module for 50,000 hours in Canada.
Project members
Zeeshan Zulfiqar
About the client
Barco Frederiksted AS creates innovative, small high-performance projectors for demanding applications in specialized areas such as training and simulation, virtual and augmented reality, visitor attractions, events, and high-end residential. Barco Frederiksted is a subsidiary of the Barco Group (based in Belgium), and it includes Barco's second biggest R&D facility, as well as its own service and support center, and it is regarded as a Center of Excellence in its sector. Barco Frederiksted holds a unique position within the Barco group as a Center of Excellence for single-chip DLP projection technology. We provide laser-illuminated and lamp-based movie projectors for the digital cinema sector. Barco simulation projectors are ideal for simulation and training, while our 3D stereoscopic projectors are ideal for virtual reality.
Supervisor
Susana Garcia Sanfelix