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Process Data set: Converter steelmaking ; pig iron ; crude steel (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location HUN-CN
Geographical representativeness description 湖南华菱湘潭钢铁有限公司
Reference year 2013
Name
Converter steelmaking ; pig iron ; crude steel
Use advice for data set When utilizing this data set for LCA, ensure to account for all inputs and outputs associated with the converter steelmaking process, including energy consumption, emissions to air and water, and solid waste generation. Consideration should be given to the technological applicability, ensuring the process data corresponds to the technology and efficiency levels of the referenced facility, Huaxi Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. located in Xiangtan, Hunan. Additionally, users should regard the potential for recycling of by-products and the necessity for end-of-life treatment of the steel produced.
Technical purpose of product or process The converter steelmaking process is utilized for the production of crude steel from pig iron. This industrial process is typically used in the metallurgy sector, especially within integrated steel plants that convert the raw material into steel as a basis for various products like construction materials, automobiles, and appliances.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Unit processes / Materials production / Metals and semimetals
General comment on data set The converter steelmaking process is utilized for the production of crude steel from pig iron. This industrial process is typically used in the metallurgy sector, especially within integrated steel plants that convert the raw material into steel as a basis for various products like construction materials, automobiles, and appliances.
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Technological representativeness
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LCI method and allocation
Type of data set Unit process, single operation
Deviation from LCI method principle / explanations None
Deviation from modelling constants / explanations None
Data sources, treatment and representativeness
Deviation from data cut-off and completeness principles / explanations None
Deviation from data selection and combination principles / explanations None
Deviation from data treatment and extrapolations principles / explanations None
Data source(s) used for this data set
Completeness
Completeness of product model No statement
Validation
Type of review
Dependent internal review
Reviewer name and institution
Data generator
Data set generator / modeller
Data entry by
Time stamp (last saved) 2023-12-28T09:58:48+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 46dd78da-af3d-4369-b806-f13cc9361415
Date of last revision 2024-04-20T15:06:14.237109+08:00
Data set version 00.01.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=46dd78da-af3d-4369-b806-f13cc9361415&version=01.00.000&stock=TianGong
Owner of data set
Copyright No
License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Inputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow
Materials production / Raw materials 950.0 kg950.0 kg
General comment pig iron

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow
Materials production / Raw materials 1000.0 kg1000.0 kg
General comment crude steel
Product flow
Wastes / Production residues 280.0 kg280.0 kg
General comment blast furnace slag
Product flow
Materials production / Metals and semimetals 80.0 kg80.0 kg
General comment steel slag