期刊名称：International Journal of Sustainable Engineering
印刷版ISSN：1939-7038
出版年度：2010
卷号：3
期号：3
页码：181-188
DOI：10.1080/19397031003606494
语种：English
出版社：Taylor & Francis Group
摘要：Sustainability is gaining importance in contemporary manufacturing organisations. Modern design engineers need approaches for creating environmentally friendly products. In this context, this paper reports a case study carried out in an Indian rotary switches manufacturing organisation. A component of the rotary switch has been modelled using computer-aided design. Then, the sustainability analysis has been carried out for determining the environmental impact. The environmental impact has been measured in terms of carbon footprint, energy consumption and air/water impacts. The handle design has been modified to minimise the environmental impact. The results of this case study indicate that appropriate modifications in design could lead to the development of sustainable design with minimal environmental impact.
关键词：Keywordssustainable engineeringproduct design and manufactureenvironmental product designCADdesign for environment
