Process information
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| Location | DE |
| Geographical representativeness description | The data set represents the country specific situation in Germany, focusing on the main technologies, the region specific characteristics and / or import statistics. |
| Reference year | 2023 |
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| Use advice for data set | The dataset refers to the manufacture, use and recycling of 1 kg of refrigerant. The dataset can not be used for the estimation of other refrigerants since environmental effects, durability and intended use can be very different. For the calculation of the potential environmental effects through the use of the refrigerant at the building level, the specifications/calculation rules of the respective certification scheme must be followed. For a first estimate the following formulas may be used: I_tot= I_(man.)+ I_use+ I_(disp.) with I_(man.) = I_(A1-A3) × m × a_b/a_r I_use = (I_(A1-A3) × L × a_b ) + (I_B1 × L × a_b ) I_(disp.) = (I_B1 × m × a_b/a_r × E ) + (I_C4 × m × a_b/a_r × (1-E)) + (I_D × m × a_b/a_r × (1-E)) with: I Indicator value of the respective life cycle stage m Mass of the refrigerant [kg] a_b Life time of the building [a] a_r Life time of the refrigerant [a] L Leakage rate [%/a] E Disposal losses [%] Typical values for the required mass m of the coolant in kg per kW nominal cooling capacity can be taken from Table 46 /UBA/ (see figures). Approximate values for the usual service life a_KM, leakage rate L and disposal losses E can be taken from Table 50 /UBA/ (see figures). /UBA/: Environment Federal Office (UBA), Climate-friendly air conditioning (heating and cooling) with natural refrigerants - Concepts for non-residential buildings with server rooms / data centers, 2016 |
| Technical purpose of product or process | The usual purpose is the use in refrigeration systems > 100 kW. |
| Classification number | 8.2.04 |
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| General comment on data set | This data set has been modeled according to the European Standard EN 15804+A2 for Sustainable Building. Results are depicted in modules that allow the structured expression of results over the entire life cycle. |
| Uncertainty margins | 10 |
| Description | Product system almost completely covered. Good technological, temporal and geographic representativeness. |
| Copyright | Yes |
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| Data set valid until | 2026 |
| Time representativeness description | Annual average |
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| Technology description including background system | The production (modules A1-A3) of the refrigerant takes place in the so-called Haber-Bosch process. Here, hydrogen and nitrogen are converted to ammonia using a catalyst at high temperature and pressure. Energy consumption dominates the production phase (modules A1-A3). The by-product is CO2. An economic allocation was applied for the distribution of environmental burdens (NH3 85%, CO2 15%). In module B1, the escape of 1 kg of refrigerant into the air was accounted for. The values of module B1 can be used for both the usage phase (e.g., leakage) and the disposal phase (module C1 disposal losses). Scenarios for use and disposal must be defined at the building level (see field "Use advice for data set"). In the disposal phase (C-modules), any burdens due to removal (usually extraction by means of compressed air in special container systems), transport to the disposal or recycling company, as well as the loads for chemical analysis (e.g. gas chromatography) were neglected. Disposal losses (emissions into the air) must be determined at building level (see above). In module D, 100% material recycling was accounted for. If properly extracted, the refrigerant can be reused directly (without treatment) with the appropriate purity. |
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