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Location | CN |
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Use advice for data set | When utilizing the life cycle assessment data of this industrial process, it is critical to consider the average values provided from the different sources for particular materials to ensure accurate representation of the multi-Si PV module recycling process. Methodological attention should be given to the inclusion of data from various Environmental Impact Assessment Statements (EIAS) and industry reports to capture the full scope of material inventory from different PV enterprises. This data should be integrated carefully into the broader context of PV recycling and environmental sustainability assessments. |
Technical purpose of product or process | The mentioned industrial process is intended for the recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) modules. Specifically, it involves the mechanical disassembly of multi-Si PV components, where the aluminum frames are cut, plastic parts from cables are separated for further processing, and the remaining waste panels are subjected to glass separation. This process is essential for material recovery and supports the sustainable end-of-life management of photovoltaic systems, ultimately serving the growing renewable energy industry. |
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General comment on data set | The edge of aluminum frame is first cut at the recycling process. Plastic parts separated fromcables are afterwards treated. The waste panels without frameand cable are introduced into a glass separation process. |
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Type of data set | Unit process, single operation | ||||
Deviation from LCI method principle / explanations | None | ||||
Deviation from modelling constants / explanations | None | ||||
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Deviation from data cut-off and completeness principles / explanations | None | ||||
Data selection and combination principles | The inventory data of the multi-Si PV modules are collected from several sources: (1) Literatures including Fu (2013), which contain material inventory of several photovoltaic enterprises in Jiangsu province; Diao and Shi (2011), which contain material inventory of two photovoltaic enterprises in Beijing; He (2013), which contain material inventory of four photovoltaic enterprises in Gansu and Sichuan province. (2) Environment Impact Assessment Statements (EIAS) of multi-Si PV production companies from Sichuan (EIAS-Sichuan, 2008), Henan (EIAS-Henan, 2009) and Chongqing (EIAS-Chongqing, 2008). (3) Industry report of market foresight and investment prospect for China’s photovoltaic development (2014) and Industrial report of market foresight and investment prospect for China’s polysilicon development (2014). The mean value is applied when there are different data sources for specific materials. | ||||
Deviation from data selection and combination principles / explanations | None | ||||
Deviation from data treatment and extrapolations principles / explanations | None | ||||
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Completeness of product model | No statement | ||||
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Time stamp (last saved) | 2023-12-18T13:43:50+08:00 |
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UUID | d7c4160a-5bf4-4d39-916b-41945c6cdc36 |
Date of last revision | 2024-04-20T14:57:20.457677+08:00 |
Data set version | 00.01.005 |
Permanent data set URI | https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=d7c4160a-5bf4-4d39-916b-41945c6cdc36&version=01.00.000&stock=TianGong |
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Copyright | No |
License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
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Type of flow | Classification | Flow | Location | Mean amount | Resulting amount | Minimum amount | Maximum amount |
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Product flow | End-of-life treatment / Material recycling | 84.0 kg | 84.0 kg |
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Type of flow | Classification | Flow | Location | Mean amount | Resulting amount | Minimum amount | Maximum amount | ||
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Waste flow | Wastes / Production residues | 47.5 kg | 47.5 kg | ||||||
Product flow | Emissions / Other substance type | 15.4 kg | 15.4 kg | ||||||
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Elementary flow | Resources / Resources from ground / Non-renewable element resources from ground | 12.7 kg | 12.7 kg |