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Process Data set: Aluminum electrolysis ; Liquid primary aluminum ; Aluminum alloy wheel manufacturing process ; Alumina for metallurgy (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Reference year 2018
Name
Aluminum electrolysis ; Liquid primary aluminum ; Aluminum alloy wheel manufacturing process ; Alumina for metallurgy
Use advice for data set When utilizing this data set for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), it is important to ensure that the boundaries of the aluminum alloy wheel manufacturing process are clearly defined, including electricity consumption and any potential emissions during the electrolysis phase. Attention should be given to the allocation of environmental impacts during the production, as well as the end-of-life recycling capabilities of the aluminum alloy wheels. Make sure to consider industry-specific usage patterns and technological applicability especially related to metallurgical grade alumina used in the electrolysis process.
Technical purpose of product or process The technical application of the data described pertains to the manufacturing process of aluminum alloy wheels. The primary aluminum obtained through the electrolysis of alumina is used in the production of aluminum alloy wheels, a key component in automotive manufacturing. The wheels produced are utilized for their strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal in various types of vehicles.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Materials production / Metals and semimetals
General comment on data set 电解铝 ; 铝合金轮毂制造工艺
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Time representativeness
Time representativeness description Date of Publication
Technological representativeness
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) 2024-04-30T20:23:58+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 71348376-5a89-4889-a265-be7b77495f92
Date of last revision 2024-05-13T14:42:01.519278+08:00
Data set version 01.00.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=71348376-5a89-4889-a265-be7b77495f92&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 / Metals and semimetals 52.95 m352.95 m3
General comment Carbon anode
Product flow
Materials production / Metals and semimetals 108.2 m3108.2 m3
General comment Alumina
Product flow
Materials production / Inorganic chemicals 0.66 m30.66 m3
General comment Cryolite
Product flow
Emissions / Inorganic covalent compounds 0.93 kg0.93 kg
General comment Aluminum fluoride
Product flow
Emissions / Inorganic covalent compounds 0.15 kg0.15 kg
General comment Magnesium fluoride
Elementary flow
Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 0.19 kg0.19 kg
General comment Other fluorides

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 3.69 kg3.69 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 1.98 kg1.98 kg
Elementary flow
Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 0.94 kg0.94 kg
General comment HF
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 677.1 kg677.1 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 19.26 kg19.26 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 4.17 kg4.17 kg
Elementary flow
Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 0.02 kg0.02 kg
General comment CF4
Product flow
Emissions / Inorganic covalent compounds 0.002 kg0.002 kg
General comment C2F6
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to air, unspecified 4.87 kg4.87 kg
Product flow Materials production / Metals and semimetals 55.5 kg55.5 kg