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Process Data set: Alumina production ; Alumina for metallurgy ; Combined process ; Bauxite (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Reference year 2022
Name
Alumina production ; Alumina for metallurgy ; Combined process ; Bauxite
Use advice for data set When utilizing this dataset for Life Cycle Assessment of aluminum products, users should consider the specific type of alumina described, which is intended for metallurgical use. It is important to note the production method - the combined process based on bauxite - and integrate this information into the LCA model accurately. The dataset should be used carefully, ensuring that allocation methods are consistent with the defined system boundaries of the study. Any updates or changes in production technology or efficiency should be reflected in the data used.
Technical purpose of product or process The alumina produced through this industrial process is destined for metallurgical applications. It is particularly utilized in aluminum production as a raw material to produce primary aluminum via the electrolytic process. This high-grade alumina is suitable for the aluminum smelting industry and may be used in the manufacturing of various aluminum products including, but not limited to, construction materials, transportation components, packaging materials, and electrical conductors.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Unit processes / Materials production / Non-energetic raw materials
General comment on data set The alumina produced through this industrial process is destined for metallurgical applications. It is particularly utilized in aluminum production as a raw material to produce primary aluminum via the electrolytic process. This high-grade alumina is suitable for the aluminum smelting industry and may be used in the manufacturing of various aluminum products including, but not limited to, construction materials, transportation components, packaging materials, and electrical conductors.
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Time representativeness
Time representativeness description Date of publication
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
Data selection and combination principles According to the goal, scope, and system boundary definition, relevant specifications, standards, yearbooks, or other related materials are used to collect and summarize the input and output data of each stage of the life cycle.
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) 2024-01-10T09:09:36+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 9c871013-2193-45db-ad2b-b8b1680d464b
Date of last revision 2024-04-20T15:31:01.390676+08:00
Data set version 00.01.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=9c871013-2193-45db-ad2b-b8b1680d464b&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
Energy carriers and technologies / Electricity 879.48 MJ879.48 MJ
General comment unspecified
Product flow
Energy carriers and technologies / Electricity 1152.0 MJ1152.0 MJ
General comment unspecified
Elementary flow Resources / Resources from ground / Non-renewable material resources from ground 2456.0 kg2456.0 kg
Product flow
Materials production / Inorganic chemicals 281.0 kg281.0 kg
General comment alkali
Product flow Materials production / Glass and ceramics 154.0 kg154.0 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Hard coal based fuels 24.7 kg24.7 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Crude oil based fuels 44.0 kg44.0 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Crude oil based fuels 131.0 kg131.0 kg
Product flow
Materials production / Inorganic chemicals 69.0 kg69.0 kg
General comment alkali
Product flow Materials production / Glass and ceramics 569.0 kg569.0 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Hard coal based fuels 485.0 kg485.0 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Crude oil based fuels 33.1 kg33.1 kg
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Crude oil based fuels 83.9 kg83.9 kg

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow Materials production / Metals and semimetals 1000.0 m31000.0 m3