Browsing by Author "Andrade, Guilherme de Souza"
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- Integração de princípios de economia circular nas operações e cadeias de abastecimento de uma indústria motores elétricos: um estudo de casoPublication . Andrade, Guilherme de Souza; Pereira, Maria Teresa Ribeiro; Boelter, Natália MadalenaThe electric motor market is undergoing remarkable growth, driven by its adoption across various industrial sectors. This increasing demand underscores the critical need for effective end-of-life management strategies for electric motors and the responsible handling of the high-value materials embedded within them. This dissertation endeavors to formulate a comprehensive framework for the integration of circular economy principles into the supply chain of the electric motor industry. The literature review revealed that methodologies for selecting the best end-of-life scenario for industrial electric motors are still a scarce topic. Among the identified strategies, recycling emerges as the primary focus area for research. Motor recovery, albeit underexplored, is recognized as pivotal in extending product lifecycles. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape, an exhaustive analysis of winding processes has been conducted. This analysis encompasses an in-depth review of the supply chain for the resins utilized in motor impregnation and the copper employed for winding. Furthermore, a close examination of the service sector responsible for motor recovery has been undertaken. Subsequently, the proposed circular economy framework is systematically applied to the processes and supply chain of the electric motor industry. This framework is designed to serve as an inaugural step, facilitating the industry's adoption of circular economy strategies. Implementation of these strategies has the potential to significantly enhance the overall sustainability performance of the electric motor industry.