Cradle to Gate
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Materials
Associated ID
e8155d66-61a1-4107-8642-95ee90b192b5
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Description
Steam is a by-product of the hot rolled bar production process. It is a key form of energy widely used for heating, electricity generation, and cleaning in many industrial and commercial applications. Hot rolled bearing steel bars are primarily used in the production of various precision bearings, such as ball bearings, roller bearings, and needle bearings. They are extensively applied in the automotive, mechanical engineering, railway, aerospace, and heavy industries. The production process of hot rolled bars includes billet preheating, rolling, and finishing, covering energy consumption, material usage, waste treatment, and environmental emissions associated with the production. This dataset is compiled from data obtained through multiple sources.
Activity Description
The production process of hot-rolled bars includes stages such as billet preheating, rolling, and finishing, covering energy consumption, material consumption, waste treatment, and environmental emissions during 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
Bar hot rolling production process is an efficient metal forming method used to transform billets from converter smelting into bars with specific cross-sectional shapes and dimensions. The billets are heated in a reheating furnace to the required rolling temperature, typically between 1000°C and 1250°C. After heating, the billets go through roughing, intermediate rolling, and finishing rolling to achieve the final dimensions and shape.