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Process Data set: Aluminum Recycling ; Recycled Aluminum Ingots ; Scrap Aluminum ; 2009 (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Reference year 2021
Name
Aluminum Recycling ; Recycled Aluminum Ingots ; Scrap Aluminum ; 2009
Use advice for data set When using this LCA dataset, please ensure that all modeling aligns with the technological scope provided by the dataset, taking into consideration the usage of technology in the year 2009. Since the PA and SA data are drawn from statistical sources and literature, respectively, it is advisable to verify the relevance and update the data if necessary to reflect current practices. Background data from the CAS RCEES 2018 database should be used with an understanding of the regional context, as it is specific to China. The methodological guidance provided must be rigorously followed, especially in terms of system boundaries, allocation procedures, and the treatment of recycling in the life cycle analysis.
Technical purpose of product or process The recycled aluminum ingots obtained from the process are employed in various sectors including automotive, construction, electronics, and packaging industries. These ingots are manufactured from scrap aluminum through a recycling operation and serve as a raw material for producing aluminum products which require lower energy consumption compared with primary aluminum production.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Materials production / Metals and semimetals
General comment on data set The recycled aluminum ingots obtained from the process are employed in various sectors including automotive, construction, electronics, and packaging industries. These ingots are manufactured from scrap aluminum through a recycling operation and serve as a raw material for producing aluminum products which require lower energy consumption compared with primary aluminum production.
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 The data in this study refers to the LCA data of PA, SA, electricity, and other background data. The PA data were obtained from statistical data sources, and the SA data were mainly obtained from the literatures. The background data were mainly derived from the Chinese localization LCA database CAS RCEES 2018, which was established by the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences and covers LCA data for energy, materials, transportation, waste management etc.
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 7619fc30-2720-476b-bb26-ba5b8a772bd5
Date of last revision 2024-05-13T14:41:48.445907+08:00
Data set version 01.00.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=7619fc30-2720-476b-bb26-ba5b8a772bd5&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 925.2 MJ925.2 MJ
General comment electricity
Waste flow
Wastes / Production residues 1350.0 kg1350.0 kg
General comment aluminum scrap

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
General comment ingot