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Supporting circular economy strategies for design of sustainable mechatronic systems using MBSE

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Zvonimir Lipšinić ,
Stephan Husung ,
Neven Pavković  and
Christian Weber
Zvonimir Lipšinić*
Affiliation:
University of Zagreb Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia
Stephan Husung
Affiliation:
Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany
Neven Pavković
Affiliation:
University of Zagreb Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia
Christian Weber
Affiliation:
Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany
*
zvonimir.lipsinic@fsb.hr

Abstract

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The paper investigates approaches for implementing circular economy strategies, such as designing mechatronic products for longer service life by replacing, upgrading, or remanufacturing subsystems. The research aims at applying MBSE to provide the necessary support for dealing with the complexity of these approaches. Requirements and challenges for the development of MBSE support in this context are examined. An example of an EV battery system model shows the benefits and challenges of comprehensive system modelling and traceability in the context of circular economy strategies.

Keywords

circular economymodel-based systems engineering (MBSE)SysMLsustainabilitymechatronic products

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Type
Systems Engineering and Design
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2645 - 2654
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