NDLI: A methodology to optimize the recycling process of WEEE: case of television sets and monitors

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Renteria, Arantxa Alvarez, Esther Perez, Jose Pozo, Dionisio
Copyright Year	2010
Abstract	This work presents a new methodology for the selection and design of operations of a recycling system for electronic appliances, mainly television sets and monitors. The European Directive for “Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (WEEE) tries to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills which is one of the aims of the proposed system. In addition, a better use of the obtained materials is expected, making the process more profitable for small or medium enterprises. An example of its applicability, focused on the separation of the different materials of TV and monitors, is proposed. A specific treatment for different types of glass of cathode ray tubes is envisaged, due to its difficult reuse. Technical issues concerning the degree of the automation which could be applied to a recycling cell is studied, from the theoretical full automation of all the disassembling tasks, to a manual dismantling of components. This knowledge is used by the proposed methodology, which makes use of a decision support system for optimization purposes. Inputs for this system are the previous expertise of recycling companies, applicable regulations concerning WEEE, economic aspects like materials pricing, treatments costs, etc. A simulation software has been used to analyze the virtual prototype of the proposed solution. Finally, an economical assessment of the recycling process shows the feasibility of the methodology, which is complemented with a potential use of the obtained glass in a secondary market related to the construction sector.
Starting Page	789
Ending Page	800
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	02683768
Journal	The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Volume Number	54
Issue Number	5-8
e-ISSN	14333015
Language	English
Publisher	Springer-Verlag
Publisher Date	2010-10-19
Publisher Place	London
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Simulation Automation Optimization Recovery Recycling Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design Industrial and Production Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production/Logistics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Control and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Applications Software

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