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Data set: Bio-based methanol production ; Methanol ; PV/CCU-CH3OH route ; CO2, H2 (01.00.005)

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Full name Bio-based methanol production ; Methanol ; PV/CCU-CH3OH route ; CO2, H2

Location CN

Reference year

Valid until

Reference flow(s) Methanol - 1000.0 * 1.0 kg (Mass)

Type Unit process, black box

Parameterized? no

LCIA results included? no

Category Energy carriers and technologies / Renewable fuels

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Use advice for data set When using data from Ravikumar et al. (2020) for life cycle assessment (LCA) of bio-based methanol production, take the average values provided in the reference that summarizes 14 common scenarios from literature reviews. Ensure to model the specific carbon capture and H2 generation stages as detailed in the process description, including the carbon capture from power plant flue gas and the use of photovoltaic power for water electrolysis. When calculating impacts, account for the regional context of production facilities, particularly the availability of coal, natural gas, and solar resources in northwest China. The functional unit for this assessment is defined as 1 kg and 1 MJ of H2 carrier produced from these energy sources.

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General comment The CO2-to-methanol technical route contains three key steps, namely capture of CO2, production of H2 by water electrolysis, and hydrogeneration of CO2 to synthesize methanol.

LCI Method Principle Attributional

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Completeness of product model No statement

Reviews Dependent internal review by Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

License and access conditions Copyright no License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

Technical purpose The process detailed refers to the production of bio-based methanol, specifically through a PV/CCU-CH3OH route. This route is a sustainable method of producing methanol by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and producing hydrogen (H2) through water electrolysis powered by photovoltaic (solar) energy. Bio-based methanol produced this way can serve as a green chemical for various industrial applications, such as a fuel additive, a solvent, or as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. The process is particularly suitable for regions with abundant coal, natural gas, and solar resources, like northwest China.

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Data set version 01.00.005

Time stamp (last saved) 2024-03-28T20:17:47+08:00

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