33f31d99-a633-44ae-9239-1bda2b86af26Heradesign acoustic board - Knauf AMF (A1-A3)EN 13168:2012; EN 13964:2004/A1:2006Single producer, at plantDensity: 11,52 kg/m²; functional unit: 1 m²SystemsConstructionThis data set contains the results for the modules A1-A3 according to EN 15804. It includes the preparation of the precursor materials through to raw material extraction and processing, their transport to the factory and the production itself, including the provision of all supplies and materials, energy, and the complete waste treatment or the residual waste during the stage of production.
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.387This dataset represents the situation of the company Knauf AMF Deckensysteme Ges.m.b.H at the production plant in Ferndorf 29, 9702 Ferndorf, AUSTRIA.Product description
Heradesign panels are wood wool panels in accordance with EN 13168 and/or EN 13964, manufactured from wood wool and mineral binding agents.
Product names:
Heradesign superfine, Heradesign superfine A2
Heradesign fine, Heradesign fine A2
Heradesign macro
Heradesign micro
Heradesign plano
Averages were achieved by adding the total annual inputs used to the annual volume of Heradesign panels manufactured. The waste incurred was calculated analogue to this by dividing the annual volume by the production volume.
Production:
1. Raw Materials
Spruce wood is stored for 6 – 12 months. The logs are 2 m long. A belt conveyer transports them to a saw, which cuts the logs in pieces. The wood wool is produced in a shredding machine.
Binding agents are stored in a steel silo.
2. Mixer
Wood wool, binding agents and magnesium sulphate solution are blended in the mixer
3. Interspersion and shaping
The mixture is interspersed on a steel belt. The belt conveyor is enclosed by another horizontal steel belt and two side belts. The mixture is compressed and moulded. A kind of “endless sling” leaves the enclosed belt and is cut into pieces of various lengths.
4. Temporary storage and refining
The products are stored for 3 – 5 days (drying, maturing). With the “double end profiler”, the desired edge profile is fixed. There are 18 different standard edge profiles.
5. Dyeing, packaging and distribution
Finally, the boards are coloured in a dyeing facility, packed and stored.
6. Packaging
Heradesign acoustic ceilings are delivered on wooden pallets in cardboard boxes.
Proper disposal: The wood wool panels can be burned in the waste incineration plant or be deposited. The EWC – code is 17 01 17.
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.Heradesign acoustic panels are primarily used as acoustic/decorative wall and ceiling paneling in offices, private homes, residential buildings, schools, kindergartens etc.Partly terminated systemAttributionalNoneAllocation - market valueAllocation - net calorific valueAllocation - exergetic contentAllocation - massCut - off of wood waste from production, because revenue made from sale of wood waste is less then 5% of turnover.
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"All data used in the calculation of the LCI results refer to net calorific value.NoneEN15804GaBi Modelling PrinciplesCut-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 judgment).NoneLCI modelling is fully consistent.NoneFor details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneGaBi databasesIBU Umweltproduktdeklaration Akustikplatten Heradesign Knauf GmbH: EPD-KNA-20140051-IBC1-DE, 201495.0Not applicable2012NoneA1-A3: The environmental profile includes expenses for the life cycle stages cradle-to-gate (module A1-A3). The production of the packaging has been taken into account within the modules A1-A3.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.
thinkstepIBUKnauf AMFthinkstep2018-02-01T00:00:00.000ILCD format 1.1thinkstepNo official approval by producer or operator2018-02-01T00:00:00.00000.00.001Data set finalised; entirely publishedKnauf AMFtrueOtherThe EPD owner has agreed to add LCI information corresponding to the EPD to the GaBi databases. The data set can be used free of charge by anybody to perform LCA studies with GaBi software and databases. Any use of the LCI data outside of the GaBi software and databases should not be considered before having received any written permission from thinkstep.
GaBi (source code, database including extension databases modules and single data sets, documentation) remains property of thinkstep AG.. thinkstep AG delivers GaBi licenses comprising data storage medium and manual as ordered by the customer. The license guarantees the right of use for one installation of GaBi. Further installations using the same license are not permitted. Additional licenses are only valid if the licensee holds at least one main license. Licenses are not transferable and must only be used within the licensee's organisation. Data sets may be copied for internal use. The number of copies is restricted to the number of licenses of the software system GaBi the licensee owns. The right of use is exclusively valid for the licensee. All rights reserved.Heradesign acoustic boardOutput1.01.00Mixed primary / secondaryCalculated