Title :
Evaluating risks of new substances in electronic products: using an abridged lifecycle assessment-analytic hierarchy process (ALCA/AHP) computer-based tool
Author :
Newman, David ; Hughes, Teri
Author_Institution :
Environ. & Occupational Risk Manage. Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the development and use of a methodology which combines two modeling approaches for the purpose of evaluating the impacts created by new materials in electronic products. This technique utilizes Abridged Lifecycle Assessment (ALCA) thinking combined with a computer-based Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) tool. Through this approach, an abridged lifecycle analysis can be integrated with company-specific attitudes and preferences on the importance of each life stage in the ALCA. The result is a useful and justifiable evaluation of new materials proposed for incorporation into a product or process. Rather than offering a definitive answer for deciding between materials, the tool offers decision makers additional assistance in identifying and evaluating conflicting objectives. Examples of applications are provided
Keywords :
computer aided analysis; consumer electronics; design engineering; electronic engineering computing; environmental factors; packaging; risk management; abridged lifecycle assessment; analytic hierarchy process; computer-based tool; design for environment; electronic products; modeling approaches; new substance use; risk evaluation; Companies; Consumer electronics; Costs; Decision making; Electronic equipment manufacture; Lead; Manufacturing; Quantum computing; Risk analysis; Transmission line matrix methods;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and the Environment, 1998. ISEE-1998. Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Oak Brook, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4295-X
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.1998.675075
