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Process Data set: Reinforcing Mesh Plus (en) en

Key Data Set Information
Location RER
Geographical representativeness description Almelo, Netherlands
Reference year 2023
Name
Reinforcing Mesh Plus
General comment on data set Reinforcing Mesh made out of sustainable produced steelScope and type: Wirerod from European suppliers is processed in Reinforcing Mesh Plus according to the European standards in Almelo, the Netherlands, processing plant. EPD is valid for the European market EN15804 + A2 and follows the general ISO14025 standard. The Almelo production site uses for this renewable power. LCA is conducted using the Ecoinvent 3.6 database, Simapro 9.4 LCA software. PRODUCT STAGE CONSTRUCTION USE STAGE END OF LIFE BENEFITS AND PROCESS STAGE LOADS BEYOND THE STAGE SYSTEM BOUNDARIES x x x ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND x x x x x X = Modules Assessed ND = Not Declared LCA process diagram according to EN 15804 7.2.1Representativeness: An average production output based on the plant configuration has been retained. The average is conservatively calculated worst-case scenario based on production demand and contracted output of the Almelo processing plant. 93% Of the product is based on already verified EPDs from suppliers, the remaining wirerod 7% has been modelled with Ecoinvent references representative for steel rebar in Europe. At all times, the choice has been made to calculate with processes and database references that match the geographical context of the production process. Standard profiles that do not match geographically have been adjusted to be geographically accurate location as representative as possible.Calculation rules: Average mode of transport have been assumed for A2 No cut-off criteria have been used nor any type of allocation. The product exists for 93% out of previously verified EPDs. The infrastructure for the production has been cut-off based on the cut-off criteria. Based on the annual production numbers and impact per tonne wiring rod, infrastructure comes at <E-11.Scenarios and additional technical information Production and extraction of raw material- and energy flows A1 Extraction of raw materials. Steel rebar is sourced from several suppliers in Europe - Arcelor Mittal - Celsa Atlantic - Sidenor - Stahl Gerlafingen. 92,44% of this rebar is covered by EPDs EN15804:A2, the remainder is modelled in Simapro using appropiate Ecoinvent references. Transport between extraction and manufacturing A2 Transport between production sites takes place between suppliers in various locations in Europe and the Almelo site in the Netherlands. Internal transports take place for transhipment and within the factory gates of the manufacturing sites. Wirerod is transported over road, inland waters, sea and rail. Manufacturing to product A3 At the Almelo site, the sourced wirerod is manufactured into Reinforcing Mesh Plus. This might also include welded fabric, rebar or coilsDeclaration of SVHC: This product does not contain any substances on the SVHC candidate list.More information: Wapeningsproducten - Van Merksteijn International (van-merksteijn.com)
Copyright Yes
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2028
Time representativeness description valid from (Tuesday 28 November 2023) through (Tuesday 28 November 2028)
Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system Reinforcing steel Œ Van Merksteijn International Steel Wirerod produced by European steel wirerod suppliers is processed into reinforcing mesh plus at Van Merksteijn™s manufacturing plant in Almelo, the Netherlands according to the European standards. Reference service life = 100 years About Van Merksteijn International Steel and Van Merksteijn are often mentioned in one breath. All over the world. No wonder, considering the fact that Van Merksteijn is widely seen as the number one authority in the field of reinforcement products and fencing panels. Our reputation is the result of hard work, a forward-looking vision, and, of course, knowledge, experience, and craftsmanship. And do you know what distinguishes us even more than all of this? Our overall quality. Yes, we place high demands on quality. Very high. You might say, sky-high. In every conceivable area. It™s the only way we can be sure to keep delivering the very best. In terms of service, speed, problem-solving drive and partnership. In terms of sustainability, safety, working conditions. It all starts with wire rod, then it just keeps going. It™s always been that way, and always will be. Chemical composition Bulk density C Mn Si P S Unit [t/m3] [%] [%] [%] [%] [%] COMPONENT > 1% of total mass [%] Steel Rebar European suppliers, EPD 1000

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Raw material supply
A1
Production
A1-A3
Transport
A2
Manufacturing
A3
Input
  • 531
  • 538
  • 0.975
  • 4.68
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 532
  • 729
  • 7.16
  • 1.9E+2
Input
  • 8.91E+3
  • 1.05E+4
  • 69.2
  • 1.45E+3
Input
  • 0
  • 0.0578
  • 0
  • 0.0578
Input
  • 8.91E+3
  • 1.1E+4
  • 577
  • 1.51E+3
Input
  • 867
  • 863
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 3.48
  • 3.8
  • 0.0602
  • 0.238
Output
  • 0.00514
  • 1.05
  • 0.00128
  • 1.05
Output
  • 1E+2
  • 122
  • 12.4
  • 9.7
Output
  • 0.0849
  • 0.0892
  • 0.00326
  • 0.000968
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 128
  • 129
  • 0
  • 0.699
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0.00105
  • 0
  • 0.00105
Output
  • 0
  • 0.00161
  • 0
  • 0.00161

IndicatorUnit Raw material supply
A1
Production
A1-A3
Transport
A2
Manufacturing
A3
  • 9.57E+3
  • 1.15E+4
  • 548
  • 1.37E+3
  • 0.00186
  • 0.00256
  • 0.000446
  • 0.000246
  • 1.45
  • 2.43
  • 0.743
  • 0.231
  • 0.0000457
  • 0.0000654
  • 0.00000731
  • 0.0000125
  • 0.0675
  • 0.0686
  • 0.000585
  • 0.000558
  • 0.299
  • 0.57
  • 0.208
  • 0.0627
  • 3.17
  • 6.16
  • 2.3
  • 0.693
  • 1.05
  • 1.86
  • 0.608
  • 0.197
  • 197
  • 277
  • 0.267
  • 79.9
  • 326
  • 467
  • 41.1
  • 99.8
  • 2.36
  • 2.37
  • 0.0371
  • -0.0176
  • 315
  • 455
  • 41.1
  • 99
  • 1.1E+2
  • 107
  • 1.74
  • -4.5

IndicatorUnit Raw material supply
A1
Production
A1-A3
Transport
A2
Manufacturing
A3
1This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on human health of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due to radioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some construction materials is also not measured by this indicator.
2The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties on these results are high or as there is limited experiences with the indicator.
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for ecosystems (ETP-fw) 2
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - cancer effects (HTP-c) 2
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - non-cancer effects (HTP-nc) 2
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235 (IRP) 1
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions (PM) 2
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
Potential Soil quality index (SQP) 2
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7
  • 9.091E+7