Process information
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| Location | GX-CN |
| Geographical representativeness description | Data related to the operation process (e.g., electricity, steam, water, chemicals, raw material consumption, and direct emissions) from the cassava-based ethanol and corn-based ethylene production plants in the Guangxi and Anhui Provinces in China were used [20], [21]. |
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| Use advice for data set | When using this dataset for life cycle assessments, users should note that the data includes inputs and outputs related to the corn-based ethanol production process intended for ethylene synthesis. This includes the consumption of raw materials, energy use, and emissions from various stages such as cultivation, drying, transport, and waste treatment. Co-product allocation has been performed based on product mass. The functional unit for the analysis is defined as the production of 1.7 tonnes of ethanol. For application consistency, users should ensure that conditions of the study align with their assessment goals—particularly in geographic and technological contexts. Imported data from references or other regions (e.g., European chemical production data) may not accurately reflect local practices in China and should be used with caution. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | The collected data pertains to corn-based ethanol production which is utilized primarily for the production of ethylene. Ethylene produced from this process is vital for various industrial applications, including the synthesis of polymers, chemicals, and as a precursor in the production of plastics, detergents, and other organic compounds. The process detailed in this dataset specifically evaluates the production scenarios by utilizing corn stover, with a primary focus on the fermentation phase to derive ethanol, a key intermediate in ethylene synthesis. |
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| General comment on data set | Two alternative ethanol production scenarios, corn-based and cassava-based, were tested for ethylene production. |
| Copyright | No |
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| Functional Unit | The functional unit is 1.7 tonne of ethanol production. |
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| Technology description including background system | Processes included in present study are summarized as follows:1) Corn and cassava production at farm; 2) Ethanol and ethylene production. |
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Inputs and Outputs