Planning models for the dismantling of electrical and electronic equipment under consideration of uncertainties

In this paper, an approach is presented for short-term dismantling planning, including process-induced uncertainty modelled with fuzzy techniques. Weak data resulting from uncertain dismantling time parameters are modelled as fuzzy sets and integrated into a scheduling model that allows the derivation of optimal dismantling procedures. A case study from electronic scrap recycling shows the application of the approach.

Keywords: electrical and electronic equipment, scheduling, dismantling, uncertainty modelling, fuzzy scheduling, fuzzy sets, fuzzy logic, electronic scrap recycling, industrial ecology, environmental manufacturing, green manufacturing