Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
0aff5a79-c319-452a-8961-0b1bfcf0a6f7
Materials
Associated ID
3b5fafd3-217f-4db2-804b-af4a0987886c
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Description
Steam is a key form of energy used in many industrial and commercial applications, widely utilized for heating, electricity generation, and cleaning purposes. This dataset, formed by merging data from multiple sources, represents the average production level in China. Coal and coal gas are co-fired for electricity generation, with a ratio of 1:2.5 (converted based on equivalent calorific value of coal), and steam is a by-product of the electricity generation process.
Activity Description
The coal and gas power generation process includes the procurement, storage, and transportation of coal, auxiliary materials, and gas to the combustion equipment, the combustion of mixed fuels, the conversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy and then into electrical energy, as well as the treatment of by-products and waste generated during power generation (such as fly ash and flue gas). Steam is a by-product of this process.
Process Description
Steam is a key form of energy used in numerous industrial and commercial applications, widely utilized for heating, power generation, and cleaning purposes. High-quality steam is essential for ensuring process efficiency, equipment performance, and operational safety. The pressure, temperature, and purity of steam are critical indicators determining its suitability and efficiency.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology