Machine-based dismantling of end of life vehicles: A life cycle perspective

Ezzat El Halabi; Mike Third; Matthew Doolan

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.078

Machine-based dismantling of end of life vehicles: A life cycle perspective

Ezzat El Halabi^*, Mike Third, Matthew Doolan

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Abstract

Recent trends in the proper management of End of Life Vehicles have led some auto recyclers to adopt machine-based dismantling to improve their yield. The machines are modified excavators that allow a greater degree of control and force for vehicle disassembly. We present and discuss the results of a 3-month real world trial conducted at an Australian auto dismantler assessing the environmental impact of using a multidismantling machine for material segregation. The results suggest that this process is a better alternative to the current norm used by metal recyclers, shredding followed by shredder output separation, in terms of environmental impact but not energy consumption.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	651-655
Number of pages	5
Journal	Procedia CIRP
Volume	29
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.078
Publication status	Published - 2015
Event	22nd CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, LCE 2015 - Sydney, Australia Duration: 7 Apr 2015 → 9 Apr 2015

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