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Process Data set: Construction gypsum, Synthetic construction gypsum and Anhydrite DOLINA NIDY (en) en

Key Data Set Information
Reference year 2019
Name
Construction gypsum, Synthetic construction gypsum and Anhydrite DOLINA NIDY
Technical purpose of product or process Dolina Nidy is a manufacturer of gypsum and anhydrite binders for further processing (dry powder products). These binders are based on two types of raw materials: natural, exploit from gypsum quarry, and FGD gypsum. FGD gypsum is a synthetic product derived from flue gas desulfurization systems at electric power plants. Both natural and FGD gypsum are inert, non-toxic materials, harmless to human life in their natural state. They have Radiation Hygiene Certificate and in 2010 have been registered in accordance with REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (registration number 01-2119444918-26-0138). Gypsum and anhydrite binders are produced according to EN 13279-1:2008 standard.
General comment on data set The values determined to calculate the LCA originate from verified Dolina Nidy inventory data. The data for the processes come from the following databases: Ecoinvent v.3.5, specific EPDs, ELCD, Ullmann’s, ITB-Data. Specific data quality analysis was a part of external ISO 14001 audit. Characterization factors are CML ver. 4.2 based on EN 15804:2013+A1 version (PN-EN 15804+A1:2014-04). The allocation rules used for this EPD are based on general ITB PCR A. Production of the gypsum binders and anhydrite is a line process in two production plants of Dolina Nidy in Leszcze and Konin (Poland). Allocation was done on product mass basis. All impacts from raw materials extraction are allocated in A1 module of the EPD (including materials and energy consumption, transportation, emissions and wastes resulting from the production of the gypsum plasters). 100% of impacts from line production of Dolina Nidy were inventoried and were allocated to the the gypsum binders and anhydrite production. Municipal waste and waste water of Leszcze and Konin factories were allocated to module A3. Energy supply was inventoried for whole production processes. Emissions in the factories were measured and were allocated to module A3. The life cycle analysis of the declared products covers “Product Stage”, A1-A3 modules (Cradle to Gate) in accordance with EN 15804+A1 and ITB PCR A. The details of systems limits are provided in product technical report. All materials and energy consumption inventoried in factories and were included in calculation. In the assessment, all significant parameters from gathered production data are considered, i.e. all material used per formulation, utiliZed thermal energy, internal fuel and electric power consumption, direct production waste, and all available emission measurements. It can be assumed that the total sum of omitted processes does not exceed 5% of all impact categories. In accordance with EN 15804+A1, machines and facilities (capital goods) required for and during production are excluded, as is transportation of employees.
Copyright Yes
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2024
Time representativeness description "15.05.2019" - "15.05.2024"
Technological representativeness

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Raw material supply
A1
 Transport
A2
 Manufacturing
A3
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0.00208
  • 0.0164
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0.01
  • 0.0312
  • 1.08
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0.00156
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 5E-7
  • 4.92E-8
  • 7.29E-9
Output
  • 0.000006
  • 0.0000457
  • 8.67E-8
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 7.83E-9
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

IndicatorUnit Raw material supply
A1
 Transport
A2
 Manufacturing
A3
  • 0.01
  • 0.0297
  • 1.03
  • 0.000012
  • 0
  • 4.24E-7
Acidification potential (AP)
  • 0.000012
  • 0.0000332
  • 0.000112
  • 0.00000102
  • 0.00000242
  • 0
  • 0.005
  • 0.00455
  • 0.114
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
  • 2.28E-10
  • 0
  • 0
Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential (POCP)
  • 0.00000273
  • 0.00000586
  • 9.51E-7