Introduction to a Model for Life Cycle Optimisation of Industrial Equipment

Abstract

Part 6: Industry and Consumer ProductsInternational audienceIn this evolving context, to pursue a Life Cycle approach, realizing green products / system at the less cost of ownership, can be a strategic key for Advanced Countries companies to compete and survive in the global market. Aim of this paper is to present a model for Life Cycle Optimisation, considering both economic and environmental dimensions. At the end of the paper a first applica- tion of this model will be presented