Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
bf3ca1ac-be31-4b7f-a41b-c7740bbf57c5
Materials
Associated ID
23f9afff-aae8-455c-beac-cb78300072f7
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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. The data inventory is formed by merging data from multiple sources. This dataset's steam is a by-product of the CCPP electricity generation process.
Activity Description
The CCPP production process involves mixing gas combustion to drive a gas turbine for electricity generation. The high-temperature exhaust gas produced during combustion is directed into a heat recovery steam generator to heat water and generate steam, covering energy and auxiliary material consumption during the power generation process, as well as the treatment of by-products and waste generated.
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 CCPP electricity generation technology combines the advantages of gas turbines and steam turbines. First, gas is burned in the gas turbine to generate electricity; second, the high-temperature exhaust gas from the gas turbine is directed into a heat recovery steam generator to produce steam, which drives the steam turbine for additional electricity generation.