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Data set: Corn-based ethanol production ; Ethanol ; Fermentation ; Corn (01.00.005)

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Full name Corn-based ethanol production ; Ethanol ; Fermentation ; Corn

Location GX-CN

Reference year

Valid until

Reference flow(s) Ethanol - 1700.0 * 1.0 kg (Mass)

Type Unit process, single operation

Parameterized? no

LCIA results included? no

Category Energy carriers and technologies / Renewable fuels

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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.

Data set use approval

General comment Two alternative ethanol production scenarios, corn-based and cassava-based, were tested for ethylene production.

LCI Method Principle Attributional

LCI Method Approaches Allocation - mass

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 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.

Input Products No records found.

Co-Products No records found.

Data set version 01.00.005

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

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