Table 4 Summary of parameters used to test and run the model
From: Integrating life cycle analysis into system dynamics: the case of steel in Europe
Parameter | Value | Unit | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
EAF tap-to-tap timea | 0.8 | Hours | Shamsuddin (2016), WS (2012a, b, 2017b, c), EU (2011), Madias (2013), Cullen et al. (2012), Yellishetty et al. (2011a, b), EUROFER (2017a), Seetharaman (2013) |
EAF furnace capacity | 100.000,00 | kg | |
BFBOF cycle capacity | 42.000,00 | kg/batch | |
BFBOF productivitya | 7 | Batches/h | |
Share of EAF production in the EU28 | 39.70 | % | WS (2017b) |
Share of BFBOF production in the EU28 | 60.30 | % | |
Worldwide recoverable high-grade iron ore | 82 billion | Tons | |
Worldwide recoverable low-grade iron ore | 92 billion | Tons | |
Worldwide recoverable very-low-grade iron ore | 166 billion | Tons |