Methods, Tools & Processes for Circular Economy

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The Methods, Tools & Processes for Circular Economy section provides a comprehensive set of resources aimed at fostering sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. This page features reports, case studies, and research papers focused on circular economy principles, including resource efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and product life extension. Explore practical tools and strategies that help integrate these principles into EV design and production, contributing to a more sustainable, eco-friendly automotive ecosystem.

Methods, Tools & Processes for Circular Economy

Development of Procedures for Disassembly of Industrial Products in Python Environment

Circular Design methodology is essential for sustainable industrial practices. This study provides a methodology with a Python-based computational tool that optimizes industrial products’ disassembly sequences, focusing on Design for End of Life (DfEoL) and Design for Disassembly (DfD) to promote Circular Design. The tool creates disassembly precedence graphs and shows the best disassembly path for target components, facilitating material recovery and environmental sustainability. The tool was applied to a case study on an Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) electric motor. The approach provides a flexible and open access solution for optimizing product design within a Circular Design framework.

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Automotive Component Manufacturers, Circular Economy Experts, Electric Motor Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Powertrain Designers, Motor Design Researchers