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Measurement of Outgassing Rates of Steels

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Stefan Pauliuk¹, Rachel L Milford, Daniel B Müller

¹Industrial Ecology Programme, Department for Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway. pauliuk@ntnu.no

Environmental Science & Technology

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Global steel demand and scrap supply forecasts are crucial for reducing industrial carbon emissions. This study predicts a peak in primary steel production soon, followed by a rise in secondary production, ushering in a steel scrap age.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Materials Science
Industrial Ecology

Background:

Steel production contributes significantly to industrial carbon emissions (25%).
Developing nations' industrialization and urbanization necessitate strategies for sustainable steel production.
Long-term forecasting of steel demand and scrap availability is vital for environmental impact reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

To forecast future steel demand and scrap supply across 10 world regions.
To analyze the impact of stock saturation on steel production methods.
To determine the future balance between primary and secondary steel production.

Main Methods:

Development of a dynamic stock model to estimate steel demand and scrap availability.
Assumption of eventual saturation of per capita in-use steel stocks, based on developed countries' data.
Analysis of the steel cycle's response to stock saturation, focusing on primary vs. secondary production shifts.

Main Results:

Steel demand is projected to peak in various regions, including China, the Middle East, Latin America, and India, during the 21st century.
Global primary steel production may peak between 2020-2030 and subsequently decline.
Secondary steel production is expected to more than double by 2050, potentially exceeding primary production by 2050-2060.

Conclusions:

The steel industry may transition to a 'steel scrap age' by the late 21st century.
Strategies are needed to manage the shift towards secondary steel production.
International trade dynamics can influence the longevity of steelmaking assets.