Abstract
A life cycle simulation (LCS)is a powerful tool for evaluating the life cycle scenarios of circular manufacturing. Although many LCSs have been developed so far, they were specific to particular scenarios and products. Therefore, we developed a general-purpose LCS system that can be used to evaluate various life cycle scenarios including multiple circulation paths such as closed-loop and cascade reuse and recycling. This system is useful for developing effective circular manufacturing systems with proper life cycle options. We applied it to a closed-loop and cascade reuse of lithium-ion batteries of electric vehicles in order to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Original language | English |
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Journal | CIRP Annals |
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Publication status | Published - 2019 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Circular manufacturing
- Lifecycle
- Simulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering