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Process Data set: Alumina production ; Alumina for metallurgy ; Bauxite ; 2009 (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Reference year 2021
Name
Alumina production ; Alumina for metallurgy ; Bauxite ; 2009
Use advice for data set When utilizing this LCA data set, users should be aware that the Process Analysis (PA) and Substance Analysis (SA) figures are based on statistical data sources and selected literature, respectively. The dataset also includes background information derived from the Chinese localized LCA database, CAS RCEES 2018. It is pertinent to understand that the technological applicability is specific to the year 2009 and Chinese context. Additionally, users must pay attention to the methodological consistency when integrating this data with other LCA datasets, especially considering recycling and use phase behavior specific to alumina and aluminum production.
Technical purpose of product or process The data represents the life cycle assessment (LCA) parameters for the production of alumina used in metallurgy. It's primarily extracted from bauxite and is an essential raw material for aluminum production. As of 2009, this particular alumina quality is utilized in large-scale aluminum refining processes where the high purity level is critical for the production of metallic aluminum through electrolysis.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Materials production / Non-energetic raw materials
General comment on data set The data represents the life cycle assessment (LCA) parameters for the production of alumina used in metallurgy. It's primarily extracted from bauxite and is an essential raw material for aluminum production. As of 2009, this particular alumina quality is utilized in large-scale aluminum refining processes where the high purity level is critical for the production of metallic aluminum through electrolysis.
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 7ce66251-9d37-4bf5-a2db-9061bdb5ab2a
Date of last revision 2024-05-13T14:41:47.313801+08:00
Data set version 01.00.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=7ce66251-9d37-4bf5-a2db-9061bdb5ab2a&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 / Inorganic chemicals 120.87 kg120.87 kg
General comment soda ash
Product flow
Energy carriers and technologies / Crude oil based fuels 1313.5716142919998 kg1313.5716142919998 kg
General comment Energy sources proportion of energy consumption is coal: fuel oil: coke: natural gas: coke even gas=46.0%: 11.0%: 7.1%: 14.1%: 21.7%
Product flow
Energy carriers and technologies / Hard coal based fuels 4014.7188774839997 m34014.7188774839997 m3
General comment Energy sources proportion of energy consumption is coal: fuel oil: coke: natural gas: coke even gas=46.0%: 11.0%: 7.1%: 14.1%: 21.7%
Product flow
Materials production / Other mineralic materials 2608.6422199319995 kg2608.6422199319995 kg
General comment Energy sources proportion of energy consumption is coal: fuel oil: coke: natural gas: coke even gas=46.0%: 11.0%: 7.1%: 14.1%: 21.7%
Product flow
Energy carriers and technologies / Crude oil based fuels 2035.1109517199998 kg2035.1109517199998 kg
General comment Energy sources proportion of energy consumption is coal: fuel oil: coke: natural gas: coke even gas=46.0%: 11.0%: 7.1%: 14.1%: 21.7%
Product flow
Materials production / Inorganic chemicals 8510.46397992 kg8510.46397992 kg
General comment Energy sources proportion of energy consumption is coal: fuel oil: coke: natural gas: coke even gas=46.0%: 11.0%: 7.1%: 14.1%: 21.7%
Elementary flow
Resources / Resources from water / Renewable material resources from water 2.78 m32.78 m3
General comment water consumption

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 alumina