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Disassemblability Assessment of Power Electronic Converters for Improved Circularity

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  • Tugce Turkbay Romano

    (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G2ELAB, 38000 Grenoble, France
    Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, Hesam Universite, I2M, UMR 5295, F-33400 Talence, France
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Li Fang

    (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G2ELAB, 38000 Grenoble, France
    Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G-SCOP, 38000 Grenoble, France
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Thècle Alix

    (Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, Hesam Universite, I2M, UMR 5295, F-33400 Talence, France)

  • Maud Rio

    (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G-SCOP, 38000 Grenoble, France)

  • Julien Mélot

    (Eaton Industries France, 38330 Grenoble, France)

  • Fabrice Serrano

    (Eaton Industries France, 38330 Grenoble, France)

  • Pierre Lefranc

    (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G2ELAB, 38000 Grenoble, France)

  • Yves Lembeye

    (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G2ELAB, 38000 Grenoble, France)

  • Nicolas Perry

    (Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, Hesam Universite, I2M, UMR 5295, F-33400 Talence, France)

  • Jean-Christophe Crébier

    (Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G2ELAB, 38000 Grenoble, France)

Abstract

Power Electronics Converters (PEC) play a crucial role in the operation of many modern electrical systems and devices. Despite their widespread use, the lack of an efficient and cost-effective disassembly process can limit their repairability, refurbishability, remanufacturability and, ultimately, recyclability, thus hindering the circularity of products. In order to improve their circularity, it is important to assess their ease of disassembly. Therefore, this paper investigates the applicability of the “ease of Disassembly Metric” (eDiM), which is referenced in the material efficiency standards, Benelux repairability assessment method, and Repair Scoring System (RSS), to analyze the ease of disassembly of energy-related products. After identifying the limitations of the eDiM method, we refined and adapted it to make it more suitable for Printed Circuit Board (PCB)-based PEC, and thus propose a PCB-based disassemblability assessment method allowing the implementation of quantifiable requirements supporting their circularity. This standardized approach, at the PCB level, can improve the circularity of such products by facilitating design enhancements. With this approach, policymakers and designers can contribute more effectively to the transition to a circular economy in PCB electronics, particularly in the field of power electronics.

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  • Tugce Turkbay Romano & Li Fang & Thècle Alix & Maud Rio & Julien Mélot & Fabrice Serrano & Pierre Lefranc & Yves Lembeye & Nicolas Perry & Jean-Christophe Crébier, 2024. "Disassemblability Assessment of Power Electronic Converters for Improved Circularity," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-16, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:11:p:4712-:d:1406729
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