4a0ebc22-5ec9-4f92-bf03-7369dceb0f33Ceramic facade panels Argeton - Wienerberger GmbH (Module D)technology mixsingle producerdensity 2000 - 2200 kg/m³Trade mark ArgetonSystemsConstructionThis data set contains the results for the module D according to EN 15804. It includes credits and loads outside of the system boundaries, such as re-use, recovery or recycling potential.
A comparison with other products is only allowed by a similar application in the building. In principle, a comparison or evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the datasets are created to be compared to EN 15804 and the product-specific features are considered.681 m² Argeton facade panel system (including sub-construction)The data set represents the Wienerberger specific situation, focusing on the main technologies and the legislative boundary conditions. The production of ceremic facade panels takes place in the plant Görlitz, Germany.Foreground system:
The declared product is made of flat ceramic facade panels made out of clay. They are single-disks but also disks with cavities for pre-depends ventilated facades. The facade panels are connected using a primary sub-construction aluminum profile.
The production of ceramic facade panels is divided into nine process steps:
Extraction of raw materials, processing of raw materials, forming, drying, glazing, burning, cutting, quality controlling and packaging.
The clay is extracted close to the production plant. In the preparation of raw materials, the required components are batched, homogenized and mixed with the addition of water to get a plastic working mass.
The pultrusion shaping process gives to the plastic mass its desired shape. The water contained in the pultruded blanks is gently expelled for the product. The dried bricks are partly glazed during the surface finishing.
The façade elements get their technical properties and special appearance during the firing in a roller kiln (1000-1200°C).
Afterwards, the facade elements are precisely cut to the desired length.
Random visual samples and measurements are performed during the quality control.
The products are packed in the final stage of production and transported according to the customer requirements.
The production is monitored in all process steps and controlled by means of up-to-date technology. The quality of products is certified according to /ISO 9001/.
Installation:
The installation of the product is done by using a system-specific substructure. The installation instructions must be followed.
Protection methods against dusts or any chippings, as well as noise protective equipment (respiratory protection P2/FFP2, eye protection glasses and hearing protection) must be applied when cutting or drilling the ceramic material. A proper ventilation of the workplace has to be ensured and there should be tools available with a lower dust exposure (e.g. wet cutter).
In order to install the system-bound aluminum substructure, the available appropriate tools can be used. Nearby occupational health and safety regulations has to be applied.
The provisions of health and safety at work are also observed.
The ceramic façade panels are attached to the back hooks of the substructure.
Background system:
Electricity: Electricity is modelled according to the individual country-specific situations. The country-specific modelling is achieved on multiple levels. Firstly, individual energy carrier specific power plants and plants for renewable energy sources are modelled according to the current national electricity grid mix. Modelling the electricity consumption mix includes transmission / distribution losses and the own use by energy producers (own consumption of power plants and "other" own consumption e.g. due to pumped storage hydro power etc.), as well as imported electricity. Secondly, the national emission and efficiency standards of the power plants are modelled as well as the share of electricity plants and combined heat and power plants (CHP). Thirdly, the country-specific energy carrier supply (share of imports and / or domestic supply) including the country-specific energy carrier properties (e.g. element and energy content) are accounted for. Fourthly, the exploration, mining/production, processing and transport processes of the energy carrier supply chains are modelled according to the specific situation of each electricity producing country. The different production and processing techniques (emissions and efficiencies) in the different energy producing countries are considered, e.g. different crude oil production technologies or different flaring rates at the oil platforms.
Thermal energy, process steam: The thermal energy and process steam supply is modelled according to the individual country-specific situation with regard to emission standards and considered energy carriers. The thermal energy and process steam are produced at heat plants. Efficiencies for thermal energy production are by definition 100% in relation to the corresponding energy carrier input. For process steam the efficiency ranges from 85%, 90% to 95%. The energy carriers used for the generation of thermal energy and process steam are modelled according to the specific import situation (see electricity above).
Transports: All relevant and known transport processes are included. Ocean-going and inland ship transport as well as rail, truck and pipeline transport of bulk commodities are considered.
Energy carriers: The energy carriers are modelled according to the specific supply situation (see electricity above).
Refinery products: Diesel fuel, gasoline, technical gases, fuel oils, lubricants and residues such as bitumen are modelled with a parameterised country-specific refinery model. The refinery model represents the current national standard in refining techniques (e.g. emission level, internal energy consumption, etc.) as well as the individual country-specific product output spectrum, which can be quite different from country to country. The supply of crude oil is modelled, again, according to the country-specific situation with the respective properties of the resources.Argeton facade panels are used as cladding material in pre-depends ventilated facades, as well as for decorative interior finishings. The facade panels are also used for suspended ceilings, soffits and covers.LCI resultAttributionalNoneAllocation - market valueAllocation - net calorific valueAllocation - exergetic contentAllocation - massNot applicableForeground system: The LCA takes into account the recycling potential of aluminum. From the accumulating in the system aluminum scrap from production and end-of-life of the substructure first, the required amount is returned to the secondary aluminum for the manufacture or saturated ("closed loop"), then the assignment of a credit for the unused net scrap quantity
Background system: For the combined heat and power production, allocation by exergetic content is applied. For the electricity generation and by-products, e.g. gypsum, allocation by market value is applied due to no common physical properties. Within the refinery allocation by net calorific value and mass is used. For the combined crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production allocation by net calorific value is applied.
For details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"Foreground system: none
Background system: All data used in the calculation of the LCI results refer to net calorific value.NoneGaBi Modelling PrinciplesGaBi Water Modelling PrinciplesIBU-Umweltproduktdeklaration Wienerberger GmbH: Argeton (EPD-WIN-20140143-ICA1-DE), 2014Cut-off rules for each unit process: Coverage of at least 95 % of mass and energy of the input and output flows, and 98 % of their environmental relevance (according to expert judgement).
For further details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneLCI modelling is fully consistent. For details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneFor details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneIBU-Umweltproduktdeklaration Wienerberger GmbH: Argeton (EPD-WIN-20140143-ICA1-DE), 2014GaBi Modelling Principles95.0n/an/aThe database used for this model is based on data recordings from the year 2013. The observation period is 12 months.n/aD: The environmental profile includes expenses and credits resulting from the recycling of the aluminium component.No statementCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Freshwater Aquatic Ecotoxicity Pot. (FAETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Human Toxicity Potential (HTP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Marine Aquatic Ecotoxicity Pot. (MAETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Terrestric Ecotoxicity Potential (TETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Abiotic Depletion (ADP elements)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years), excl biogenic carbonCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Abiotic Depletion (ADP fossil)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Eutrophication Potential (EP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Photochem. Ozone Creation Potential (POCP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Acidification Potential (AP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Ozone Layer Depletion Potential (ODP, steady state)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), incl bio. C, incl LUC, no norm/weightCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), excl bio. C, incl LUC, no norm/weightCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), Land Use Change only, no norm/weightThe LCI method applied is in compliance with ISO 14040 and 14044. The documentation includes all relevant information in view of the data quality and scope of the application of the respective LCI result / data set. The dataset represents the state-of-the-art in view of the referenced functional unit.thinkstepIABP-GaBiIBP-GaBiOverall quality according to different validation schemes
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