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Identity ID
5f04495c-023b-4789-a85c-6ef8414bc3ff
Process class
Associated ID
9af5b15c-caa5-4bc2-9f22-662848b91b71
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Description
Normalizing refers to a heat treatment process in which a metal workpiece is heated to a specific temperature, held for a certain period, and then slowly cooled. Normalizing reduces internal stresses in the material, improves the crystalline structure, and enhances ductility and malleability. The cooling rate in normalizing is slightly faster than in annealing, resulting in a finer microstructure compared to annealing, thereby improving the material's mechanical properties. This process represents the normalizing of 1 kg of steel, yielding 0.989 kg of normalized steel. This process should be used in conjunction with production data for 1 kg of steel. The data are compiled from multiple sources related to shafts, gearboxes, and other mechanical and electrical equipment components.
Activity Description
The normalizing process includes workpiece preparation, cooling medium preparation, heating, heat preservation, and cooling. This dataset includes the direct electricity consumption of the machine.
Process Description
Normalizing refers to a heat treatment process where metal components are heated to a specific temperature, held for a certain period, and then slowly cooled. Normalizing reduces internal stresses, improves the material's crystalline structure, and enhances ductility and plasticity. The cooling rate in normalizing is slightly faster than in annealing, resulting in a finer microstructure than annealing, thereby improving the mechanical properties of the material. This process represents the normalizing of 1 kg of steel, yielding 0.989 kg of normalized steel, and should be used in conjunction with the production data for 1 kg of steel.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Prior to normalization, preparation is required, including cleaning contaminants and grease from the surface of the metal workpiece and trimming it. After heating and insulation, different cooling methods are selected according to process requirements. Common cooling methods include water spraying, mist spraying, or blowing cold air in air. The cooling method in this dataset is natural cooling; if other cooling methods are used, the corresponding carbon footprint should be considered.