{"title":"Influence of computer chassis design on metal fabrication waste streams","authors":"P. Sheng, B. Willis, A. Shiovitz","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514977","url":null,"abstract":"There is growing interest in studying the influence of design decisions within a product life cycle, especially in designing for ease of disassembly and recycling. However, a significant life-cycle component of the wastes associated with the product occur at the primary manufacturing stages. This paper examines the environmental impact of chassis design features on process flow for metal fabrication. Critical processes include blanking, punch, metal deformation , finishing and welding. The availability of data at several levels of aggregation is supplemented by the development of analytical models of process physics to derive a process-level inventory of energy utilization, primary scrap and secondary catalysts (tool, fluid and vapor waste streams). The mass flows of waste streams can be weighted by impact on factors such as toxicity, carcinogenesis, reactivity, flammability, and irritation using material safety data and survey of site-specific factors. A case study of a chassis assembly for a network server is presented with several design alternatives to illustrate the impact of feature changes and component consolidation on waste streams. The trade-offs between environmental, manufacturing and product performance factors are discussed.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125563412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. A. Stuart, J. Ammons, L.J. Turbini, F. Saunders, M. Saminathan
{"title":"Evaluation approach for environmental impact and yield trade-offs for electronics manufacturing product and process alternatives","authors":"J. A. Stuart, J. Ammons, L.J. Turbini, F. Saunders, M. Saminathan","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514969","url":null,"abstract":"This paper develops an approach to evaluate environmental impact and yield trade-offs in electronics manufacturing over the life cycle of the products studied. A mathematical model is described which provides sensitivity analysis of the revenue and cost trade-offs constrained by operational parameters, government regulations, and environmental goals.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114345329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coating technology process redesign: a systems approach to capturing environmental benefits","authors":"R. Finsterwalder, P. Calkins, A. Perez","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514976","url":null,"abstract":"In 1993, Xerox Manufacturing Technology Center began development on a new coating technology. It was apparent from the beginning that benefits of redesigning the existing process were two-fold: the resulting environmental improvement would support Xerox's Waste-Free Factory initiative and significant reduction in unit manufacturing cost would be realized. While redesign would prove to be a significant accomplishment in itself, commitment to environmental improvement drove efforts toward further optimizing the environmental aspects of the future manufacturing process. To accomplish this optimization, manufacturing process design engineering joined forces with the environmental organization to conduct a systematic premanufacturing pollution prevention assessment on the proposed manufacturing process. Key technological issues of process redesign, the systematic approach to process optimization, and anticipated results are described.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"329 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124639395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Evans, T. Alcorn, P. Hadizad, K. Edwards, R. Fischer, D. Nielsen, F. Richie, N. Saha
{"title":"\"Green\" process and productivity improvements in a GaAs light emitting diode wafer fab","authors":"K. Evans, T. Alcorn, P. Hadizad, K. Edwards, R. Fischer, D. Nielsen, F. Richie, N. Saha","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514985","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514985","url":null,"abstract":"A self directed process improvement team was initiated to streamline the GaAs light emitting diode (LED) wafer process flow and enhance product yields. \"Green\" benefits of this study to improve GaAs LED wafer processing yields included the elimination of a significant number of chemical processing steps. The new process is more environmentally \"friendly\" through the use of fewer and \"milder\" chemicals. Thus wafer production is enhanced with both a yield increase and a cost decrease due to lower levels of chemical usage.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130569462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systematic estimation of disassembly difficulties: application to computer monitors","authors":"S. McGlothlin, E. Kroll","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514955","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514955","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes a disassembly evaluation scheme that translates form properties of a design into quantitative scores and provides a means of identifying weaknesses in the design and comparing alternatives. The methodology centers around a spreadsheet-like chart where disassembly data is recorded and used for redesign. The disassembly evaluation chart consists of two major components: first, an informative section describes the operations, tools, directions, and other factual information; and second, subjective estimations are given of the degree of difficulty associated with each part-removal operation. The chart is explained and its application to disassembly of computer monitors demonstrated. The evaluation results are discussed and future research directions outlined.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"227 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132423939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cost model for the end-of-life stage of electronic goods for consumers","authors":"W. Brouwers, A. Stevels","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514990","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a cost model for the end-of-life stage of electronic goods for consumers. The model has been developed for use by product designers as well as use by recycling companies to evaluate their products and processes.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130412221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Xerox CO/sub 2/ cleaning system pilot","authors":"C.M. Genca","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514958","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514958","url":null,"abstract":"The carbon dioxide (CO/sub 2/) Cleaning System was adapted by Xerox from a jet-engine cleaning technology and is being used for removal of grease,dirt, and oil from used (field-returned) equipment to enable machine remanufacturing. Prior to the introduction of CO/sub 2/ blasting at Xerox, machine cleaning was a two-stage process, which required a variety of chemicals. In the first stage, loose dirt was removed by compressed air blow-off and vacuum suction. In the second stage, a blend of chlorinated solvents was applied, typically in a handwipe application. In the 1980s, Xerox replaced the solvent blend with a citrus-based material for general cleaning but continued to use 1,1,1-trichloroethane on encrusted, stubborn dirt. Xerox made a significant financial investment in adapting CO/sub 2/ blasting technology for use in its remanufacturing facility and the cleaning of mechanically and electronically sensitive machine parts. This development effort entailed redesign of the current process equipment and recalibration of the blasting parameters. Furthermore, ergonomic refinement of the equipment was required to permit its use by an operator over an 8 to 12 hour work shift. Development and implementation of this new system allowed Xerox to meet an internal requirement of eliminating all ozone depleting substances from its manufacturing processes by the end of 1992, years ahead of any regulatory initiatives. Moreover, CO/sub 2/ blast cleaning resulted in unanticipated cost-savings of 40% and productivity improvements of 50%.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"102 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124703196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating environmental performance: a case study in the flat-panel display industry","authors":"J. Koch, G. Keoleian","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514968","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514968","url":null,"abstract":"Researchers at the University of Michigan applied their life cycle design framework in a research project with Optical Imaging Systems (OIS). OIS is a US manufacturer of high-performance, active-matrix liquid crystal displays, one of the leading flat panel display technologies. The study evaluated OIS's environmental management system and how environmental performance may impact competition in the flat panel display industry. Metrics were developed to measure environmental performance in a factory simulation model. Strategies for improvement are recommended according to incremental, reengineering, and future approaches.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125246580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application principles for the use of DFE tools","authors":"P. Eagan, J. Koning, Gary W. Hawk","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514960","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514960","url":null,"abstract":"Design for the environment (DFE) is a new and expanding area. Different kinds of design tools and check lists are being developed in many companies for different purposes. Major issues facing the design communities of some companies include: when do you tell your engineers to apply the range of DFE tools available to them and which tools should a designer use? Some companies can offer a number of DFE tools ranging from expensive and data intensive life cycle assessments to simple qualitative cost and ecosystem linkage tools. The problem can be a daunting one for companies with thousands of products, wide ranges of materials, design activities all over the world, shrinking design times, and potentially expensive and time consuming DFE tools. This paper will describe an approach which allows company managers to select products that would benefit from an environmental review and lead designers to know which tools to use.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130606373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Common structures in international environmental labelling programs","authors":"A. Modl","doi":"10.1109/ISEE.1995.514947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEE.1995.514947","url":null,"abstract":"This paper investigates the principles of international environmental labelling programs. The common structures are determined and differences and similarities are pointed out. The programs are classified into several categories. The advantages and disadvantages of the various approaches are discussed.","PeriodicalId":338075,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment ISEE (Cat. No.95CH35718)","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130857352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}