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39.2 Methods
The research presented in this paper was mainly carried out through the following
three activities: (1) A survey for existing local and regional regulations about EoL
management of products. In particular, we focus in regulations on inorganic solid
waste, and WEEE. (2) Interview with experts from the academy, as well as from the
public and private sectors, to obtain information on the recovery capacity of DESWH.
We investigate about different aspects of the product, such as the disassembly options
or the hydraulic and corrosion tests, but also on economic and business characteristics. (3) A bibliographic search on planning problems of hybrid production
systems with recovery options, focused on quantitative methods and mathematical
formulations and its resolution.
In addition to the activities described above, we conducted a survey through social
networks to know the public’s opinion on the recovery of DESWHs. We obtained
450 responses, of which 80% expressed their willingness to return a used DESWH,
if there was an option to do so. It is also worth mentioning that at all times we kept
in touch with Rivomark staff, who shared their knowledge with us and provided
the necessary information for conducting the work presented in this paper. This was
particularly important for the study presented in the Sect. 39.4 about the hybrid
production-remanufacturing system.
39.3 Recoverability Analysis of Deswh
In this section we provide the recoverability analysis of used DESWHs that includes
the identification of the most critical and valuable modules of a DESWH. On that
basis, we evaluate the feasibility of remanufacturing DESWHs, and we suggest an
inspection guide with the order and description of the operations needed. Finally, we
provide design suggestions to promote remanufacturing. Remanufacturing involves
several analysis fields such as the evaluation of recoverability, re-design of product
to facilitate the remanufacturing processes, the research on the necessary operations
for the reconditioning of the product as well as an environmental and economic
assessment (Tchertchian et al. 2011).
Certain characteristics of the product can affect the remanufacturing process in a
positive or negative way. Thus, there are products that are better suited for remanufacturing (Prendeville et al. 2016). Some of DESWHs’ characteristics that make it
suitable for remanufacturing are: (1) its durability to withstand multiple life cycles,
(2) its slow pace of technology evolution, (3) not being subject to fashion or statusrelated purchasing decisions (4) its high residual value, (5) its modular design and
(6) its relatively low number of components with a high degree of recoverability.
To study the DESWH recoverability, a practical exercise was carried out to analyze
how well the DESWH can be disassembled. The aim is both to identify the best way
E. Fernández et al.
39.2 Methods
The research presented in this paper was mainly carried out through the following
three activities: (1) A survey for existing local and regional regulations about EoL
management of products. In particular, we focus in regulations on inorganic solid
waste, and WEEE. (2) Interview with experts from the academy, as well as from the
public and private sectors, to obtain information on the recovery capacity of DESWH.
We investigate about different aspects of the product, such as the disassembly options
or the hydraulic and corrosion tests, but also on economic and business characteristics. (3) A bibliographic search on planning problems of hybrid production
systems with recovery options, focused on quantitative methods and mathematical
formulations and its resolution.
In addition to the activities described above, we conducted a survey through social
networks to know the public’s opinion on the recovery of DESWHs. We obtained
450 responses, of which 80% expressed their willingness to return a used DESWH,
if there was an option to do so. It is also worth mentioning that at all times we kept
in touch with Rivomark staff, who shared their knowledge with us and provided
the necessary information for conducting the work presented in this paper. This was
particularly important for the study presented in the Sect. 39.4 about the hybrid
production-remanufacturing system.
39.3 Recoverability Analysis of Deswh
In this section we provide the recoverability analysis of used DESWHs that includes
the identification of the most critical and valuable modules of a DESWH. On that
basis, we evaluate the feasibility of remanufacturing DESWHs, and we suggest an
inspection guide with the order and description of the operations needed. Finally, we
provide design suggestions to promote remanufacturing. Remanufacturing involves
several analysis fields such as the evaluation of recoverability, re-design of product
to facilitate the remanufacturing processes, the research on the necessary operations
for the reconditioning of the product as well as an environmental and economic
assessment (Tchertchian et al. 2011).
Certain characteristics of the product can affect the remanufacturing process in a
positive or negative way. Thus, there are products that are better suited for remanufacturing (Prendeville et al. 2016). Some of DESWHs’ characteristics that make it
suitable for remanufacturing are: (1) its durability to withstand multiple life cycles,
(2) its slow pace of technology evolution, (3) not being subject to fashion or statusrelated purchasing decisions (4) its high residual value, (5) its modular design and
(6) its relatively low number of components with a high degree of recoverability.
To study the DESWH recoverability, a practical exercise was carried out to analyze
how well the DESWH can be disassembled. The aim is both to identify the best way