Prospective Study of the World Aluminium Industry

摘要: A series of Industrial models have been developed by the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) aiming at studying in detail technological perspective several energy intensive industries. This paper discusses one such a simulation model aluminium industry global, regional as well national levels. Aluminium is third abundant element earth's crust and most metallic element. It never occurs free nature. material with wide range applications, e.g. transport vehicles, construction, packaging industry, electronic production, household appliances, etc., consequently economic activities these industrial sectors determine overall demand aluminium. The simulates technology evolution from 2000 to 2030, exploring alternative development trends consumption, emissions, technology, retrofitting options trade. Several future technologies foreseen primary production are considered projected allowing different scenarios illustrate dynamics sector's future. Scrap recycling key components crucial sustainable sector. model, thus, also explores possible scrap availability potentials. Furthermore, based on supply trend aluminium, analyses bauxite mining alumina refining industry. designed be flexible tool accommodating policies address environmental issues GHG use, waste recycling. European Union given more detailed analysis main emissions. mission JRC provide customer-driven scientific technical support conception, development, implementation monitoring EU policies. As service Commission, functions reference centre science Union. Close policy-making process, it serves common interest Member States, while being independent special interests, whether private or national. LF-N -2951-E N -C