Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
9680d379-3989-4963-a1ba-0a260f1ec423
Materials
Associated ID
b83aa197-78d3-4591-b999-b45863345a74
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Description
Crude benzene is a by-product of this process. Crude benzene is a complex mixture composed of various organic compounds, primarily including benzene and its homologues such as toluene, xylene, and trimethylbenzene. Benzene is the main component of crude benzene and serves as the primary raw material for producing refined benzene. Benzene has numerous applications and is a fundamental raw material in organic synthesis, used to produce styrene, phenol, acetone, cyclohexane, nitrobenzene, maleic anhydride, and others, which can further be processed into fibers, synthetic rubber, synthetic resins, dyes, dleaning agents, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and various other products. Toluene and xylene are also important raw materials for organic synthesis; this dataset includes major primary and auxiliary materials, energy, atmospheric emissions, water discharges, and waste from the production process, while infrastructure such as manufacturing of production equipment and construction of facilities are not included within the system boundary of the dataset; this dataset has been compiled from data from multiple sources; coke production activities include coking, cooling, screening, and other process steps.
Activity Description
The coke production activity includes processes such as coke refining, cooling, and screening. Crude benzene is a by-product of this process.
Process Description
Crude benzene is a complex mixture composed of various organic compounds, primarily consisting of benzene and its homologues such as toluene, xylene, and trimethylbenzene. Benzene is the main component of crude benzene and serves as the primary raw material for producing refined benzene. Benzene has numerous applications as a fundamental raw material in organic synthesis, enabling the production of styrene, phenol, acetone, cyclohexane, nitrobenzene, maleic anhydride, and others, which can be further processed into synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, synthetic resins, dyes, detergents, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and a wide range of other products. Toluene and xylene are also important raw materials in organic synthesis.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Coking involves heating coal to above 1000°C under oxygen-deficient conditions, causing it to undergo pyrolysis reactions that produce coke and by-products (such as gas and tar). After coke formation, it requires cooling, screening, and quality inspection.