Paradigm for Substance Flow Analyses

Guide for SFAs Carried Out for the Danish EPA

Abstract
The present paradigm for substance flow analyses provides a general framework for Substance Flow Analysis (SFAs) carried out for the Danish EPA. The first part includes a general description of principles and procedures as regards the use of substance balances, uncertainty, detail and reliability, cross-checks, literature, statistics, etc. The second part provides a general outline of SFAs, with a detailed description chapter for chapter. The paradigm is intended to be used by the Danish EPA as basis for new SFAs carried out by both new and more experienced project holders. 

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