| Title |
A Study on the Remanufacturability Index for Feasibility Assessment of Selecting Power Equipment for Remanufacturing |
| Authors |
안병현(Byeong-Hyeon An) ; 오정식(Jeong-Sik Oh) ; 김태훈(Tae-Hun Kim) ; 박재덕(Jae-Deok Park) ; 이승윤(Seung-Yoon Lee) ; 박태식(Tae-Sik Park) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5370/KIEE.2025.74.1.85 |
| Keywords |
Life Cycle Assessment; End of Life; Sustainability; Remanufacture; Remanufacturability |
| Abstract |
Remanufacturing is the process of disassembling, repairing, and reassembling aging products to extend their lifespan. It is an environmentally friendly approach to managing end-of-life (EOL) products, as it helps save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Many power utility companies use remanufacturing techniques, such as reconditioning transformers and circuit breakers, to prolong the service life of their equipment. However, there is limited research on developing methods or indexes to identify power equipment with high remanufacturing potential. This paper introduces a remanufacturability index for power facilities, particularly those installed during industrialization and now due for large-scale replacement. The index evaluates technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, quantifying remanufacturability by analyzing the structure and functional characteristics of the equipment. |