Cradle to Gate
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7474b326-a854-467c-a732-d0a2833b87bd
Materials
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72925635-42ed-4fdc-952d-e155be57e7c6
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Description
Steam is a byproduct of the hot rolled coil production process. It is a key form of energy widely used in many industrial and commercial applications for purposes such as heating, electricity generation, and cleaning. Stainless steel hot rolled coils are stainless steel products manufactured through a hot rolling process, primarily composed of iron and chromium (typically no less than 10. 5%), and other elements such as nickel, molybdenum, and vanadium, sometimes with small amounts of carbon. Hot rolled stainless steel coils are widely used in industries such as construction, automobile manufacturing, medical equipment, kitchenware, and food processing. The production process of hot rolled coils includes billet preheating, roughing, intermediate rolling, and finishing rolling, covering energy consumption, material consumption, waste treatment, and environmental emissions during production. This dataset is formed by consolidating data from multiple sources.
Activity Description
The production process of hot-rolled coils includes stages such as billet preheating, roughing, intermediate rolling, and finishing rolling, encompassing energy consumption, material consumption, waste treatment, and environmental emissions associated with the production 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
2021
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The hot rolling process involves heating the metal billet produced from the converter to its plastic deformation temperature at high temperature, typically above 1000 degrees Celsius. The heated billet is then continuously rolled through a series of rolling mill stands. Initial rolling adjusts the billet's width and thickness through roll gap settings, while subsequent intermediate and finishing rolling further refine the dimensions and surface quality of the resulting coil. The entire rolling process can be subdivided into stages such as roughing, intermediate rolling, and finishing rolling, ensuring the final coil achieves the desired mechanical properties and surface finish.