An ARIZ-based life cycle engineering model for eco-design

Cleaner production issues require not only effective management and prevention but also a new design and engineering paradigm. This study presents an ARIZ-based life cycle engineering (LCE) model for implementing eco-designs of products. The aims of the proposed model are (1) to restructure a set of...

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Published in:Journal of cleaner production Vol. 66; pp. 210 - 223
Main Author: Chou, Jyh-Rong
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2014
Elsevier
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ISSN:0959-6526, 1879-1786
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Summary:Cleaner production issues require not only effective management and prevention but also a new design and engineering paradigm. This study presents an ARIZ-based life cycle engineering (LCE) model for implementing eco-designs of products. The aims of the proposed model are (1) to restructure a set of new product models through modular analysis of alternative attributes associated with the morphological approach; (2) to develop an effective assessment method that integrates the three dimensions of LCE analysis into a single decision support tool using the aggregation operator of weighted generalized means; and, (3) to search for improvement opportunities and refine preferred engineering options by means of the algorithm for inventive problem solving (ARIZ) methodology. The applicability of the ARIZ-based LCE model is demonstrated through a case study of an in-flight meal service. •Cleaner production issues require technologically a new design and engineering paradigm.•This study presents an ARIZ-based life cycle engineering (LCE) model for implementing eco-designs of products.•LCE is used to analyze and evaluate products and processes for decision support.•Preferred engineering options are improved and refined using the ARIZ operation.
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ISSN:0959-6526
1879-1786
DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.11.037