TianGong Life Cycle Data Network
Data stock: TianGong_V0.2.0 [ Download ]

Process data sets

With input flow: PV Module Waste

NameTypeLocationClassificationReference yearValid untilCompliance systems
Al frame removal;Al;disassemble mechanicallyUnit process, single operationCNUnit processes / End-of-life treatment / Reuse or further use
Crushing; glass recycling;PV waste; Thermal decomposition, mechanical cutting, manual crushing; glass recycling.Unit process, black boxCNUnit processes / End-of-life treatment / Material recycling
Dismantling ; Waste PV modules ; Manual disassembly; Remelting of glass ; broken glass ; High temperature remelting; Heat treatment photovoltaic cells ; Photovoltaic cells ; Heat treatment methods; EVA separation; anaerobicthermal decomposition in inert gas; Metal extraction ; aluminum, steel, copper, silver, and SoG-Si ; Acid leaching, extraction, and thermal decompositionUnit process, black boxCNUnit processes / End-of-life treatment / Material recycling
Dismantling;PV waste;disassemble mechanicallyUnit process, single operationCNUnit processes / End-of-life treatment / Material recycling
Mechanical Process + simple chemistry;PV waste;module delaminationUnit process, black boxCNUnit processes / End-of-life treatment / Other end-of-life services
Thermal Process + more complex chemistry;PV waste;module delaminationUnit process, black boxCNUnit processes / End-of-life treatment / Other end-of-life services
Transport of module waste;PV module waste;transport;Diesel consumptionUnit process, single operationCNUnit processes / Transport services / Road