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Process Data set: Steelmaking ; crude steel ; converter steelmaking ; hot metal/scrap steel (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Geographical representativeness description Z16工厂同一名称的工艺过程
Reference year 2006
Name
Steelmaking ; crude steel ; converter steelmaking ; hot metal/scrap steel
Use advice for data set Users of this data set should account for variations in the quality of steel depending on the proportions of hot metal to scrap steel used in the process. Attention should be given to the regional variations of the input materials and technology. It is essential to consider this data set as part of a larger system when conducting a Life Cycle Assessment, especially concerning the end-of-life recycling phase, as this may impact the environmental profile of the steel produced.
Technical purpose of product or process The process described pertains to the converter steelmaking method used to produce crude steel from a combination of hot metal and scrap steel. This applies to the steelmaking industry and is specifically utilized in plants that are identified by the given process name. It supports the production of a wide range of steel products such as construction materials, automotive components, and appliances.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Unit processes / Materials production / Metals and semimetals
General comment on data set The process described pertains to the converter steelmaking method used to produce crude steel from a combination of hot metal and scrap steel. This applies to the steelmaking industry and is specifically utilized in plants that are identified by the given process name. It supports the production of a wide range of steel products such as construction materials, automotive components, and appliances.
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Technological representativeness
Flow diagram(s) or picture(s)
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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) 2023-12-28T09:58:22+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 7e848dca-4660-41e7-bd53-d950adf1e49b
Date of last revision 2024-04-20T15:06:23.878053+08:00
Data set version 00.01.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=7e848dca-4660-41e7-bd53-d950adf1e49b&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
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to non-urban air or from high stacks 1125.0 kg1125.0 kg
25.5 25.5
General comment alloy steel

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow Wastes / Production residues 0.0 kg0.0 kg
Waste flow
Wastes / Post consumer waste 153.0 kg153.0 kg
General comment billet
Product flow Materials production / Metals and semimetals 0.404 kg0.404 kg