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Title A Systematic Review on Life Extension Strategies in Industry: the case of Remanufacturing and Refurbishing
ID_Doc 20573
Authors Ferreira, C; Gonçalves, G
Title A Systematic Review on Life Extension Strategies in Industry: the case of Remanufacturing and Refurbishing
Year 2021
Published
DOI 10.1109/ETFA45728.2021.9613610
Abstract Several factors have led to an increase in the focus on sustainable development. In this context, the concept of Circular Economy (CE) has gained tremendous momentum in research and implementation. Fitted into CE's concept, the Life Extension Strategies (LES) have been popular among industrial practitioners, regulators, policymakers, and academics from different industries due to the several benefits of these strategies. The general scope of this study is to approach LES within the industrial environment. The main goal is to understand how Remanufacturing and Refurbishment (R/R) strategies have been applied in different industry types. To achieve this goal, we carried out a systematic literature review whereby we captured some examples of R/R applications that demonstrate the potential of application to various industries (e.g., aerospace/aeronautics, energy power, and automotive industries) and equipment types (e.g., nuclear reactor, hydropower plant, and turbine blades). We also described some strategies to implement LES (e.g., economic analysis and life cycle assessment) and the different impacts achieved or expected (life extension, cost-saving, and efficiency enhancement). Moreover, we discussed three specific points concerning R/R application, the LES categorization, and the inexistence of a multi-dimensional framework to LES.
Author Keywords circular economy; life extension strategies; remanufacturing; refurbishment; industry
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
EID WOS:000766992600202
WoS Category Automation & Control Systems; Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Manufacturing; Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Research Area Automation & Control Systems; Computer Science; Engineering
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