Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
72dd3bac-fb67-418b-868c-b2cde51f8c0d
Waste treatment
Associated ID
1d60df82-5cb4-4337-a7b9-7fe8e270f194
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Description
This dataset primarily represents the physical shredding and recycling process of waste copper cables. The main technological process includes shredding the waste copper cables using a shredder, then conveying them via a feeding magnetic separation zone into a copper granulator for crushing, after which the semi-finished copper wires are separated from the sheathing. The sheathing is sent to a water-washing shaking table for flotation and cleaning. Clean recycled copper particles and the separated sheathing are baled and sold externally. Cleaning water is recycled and not discharged externally; the main atmospheric pollutants generated during production are particulate matter; solid waste, primarily production debris and sediment, is handled by a sanitation company.
Activity Description
This dataset represents the process of processing waste copper cables through mechanical crushing to produce recycled copper particles. It includes electricity and water required for the processing, as well as waste and atmospheric emissions generated during the production process.
Process Description
Processing and recycling of waste copper wire through dismantling, crushing, and water washing and drying processes to produce recycled copper granules
Time period
2023
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
Longyan, Fujian
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology