Low-Carbon-Driven Product Life-Cycle Process Optimization Framework for Manufacturing Equipment

Qi Lu, Qi Zhang and Guanghui Zhou ()
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Qi Lu: School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
Qi Zhang: School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
Guanghui Zhou: School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 9, 1-19

Abstract: Because of the increasing concern regarding environmental sustainability, manufacturing equipment faces a challenge to optimize carbon emissions from a life-cycle perspective. Current approaches lack the overall low-carbon optimization flow guidance needed in order to take effective measures for manufacturing equipment. Consequently, this paper proposes a framework of low-carbon optimization for manufacturing equipment. Firstly, a four-layer framework for low-carbon optimization processes is established, consisting of the optimization operation layer, life-cycle layer, optimization method layer, and tools and data layer. Then, the characteristics, functions, and technologies involved in the four layers are elaborated on in detail. Finally, the honing machine considering the reduction of carbon emissions is given as an example. The results indicate that by using the proposed methodology effectively, the carbon emissions of the lower column, a key part of the honing machine, can be reduced by 4.38% without sacrificing structure performance. The framework can provide specific guidance on achieving a low-carbon optimization process and contribute to the sustainable development of energy-intensive manufacturing industries.

Keywords: carbon emissions; manufacturing equipment; low-carbon optimization; product life cycle; honing machine (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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