Quantitative design modification for the recyclability of products

Shinichi Fukushige, Takahiro Mizuno, Eisuke Kunii, Yuki Matsuyama, Yasushi Umeda

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Abstract

This paper proposes a design support method for increasing the recyclability of electrical and electronic products. The method estimates the recyclability rate and the disassembly time of a product based on its material composition and endof- life scenario. Sensitivity analysis is conducted on the recyclability rate in order to quantify the impact of design changes in the product's material composition, mass of components, and end-of-life treatment processes. For the feasibility check of the design changes, we introduce a structural model of the product, which represents the geometric constraints among components to assess their disassemblability. As a case study, the recyclability of a LCD TV with an end-of-life scenario in Europe was evaluated and sensitivity analysis on the TV generated design alternatives that increase the recyclability rate while keeping the disassembly time of the original design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRe-Engineering Manufacturing for Sustainability - Proceedings of the 20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering
EditorsAndrew Y.C. Nee, Bin Song, Soh-Khim Ong
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages27-33
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789814451475
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2013 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 2013 Apr 172013 Apr 19

Publication series

NameRe-Engineering Manufacturing for Sustainability - Proceedings of the 20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering

Other

Other20th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2013
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period13/4/1713/4/19

Keywords

  • Design for recycling
  • Disassemblability
  • End-of-life scenario
  • Recyclability rate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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