Optimization of recycling processes for industrial metal waste
Shopeju, Olakunle (2024)
2024
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Metals possess a lengthy recycling life compared to wood and plastics, as their properties can be restored through physical or chemical processes, although it might not always be cost-effective. This thesis aims to assess recycling techniques, explore the composition and recyclable content of metal scraps from manufac-turing, and propose solutions to current waste management challenges. The goal was to improve ecological sustainability and efficiency in the industrial ecosystem by identifying recycling opportunities and offering innovative solutions.
The research was conducted through interviews with industry stakeholders, case studies, and a compre-hensive literature review to understand industrial metal waste recycling better. The findings indicated that recycling industrial metal waste reduces manufacturing costs and the need to extract virgin materials, providing economic and environmental benefits. Recycling metal also reduces landfill waste, and pollution, conserves natural resources, and consumes less energy than producing metals from ore. The integration of lifecycle evaluation tools, efficient processing procedures, and advanced sorting equipment was identified to optimize recycling, maximize resource recovery, and minimize environmental damage.
The study concluded that industrial metal waste recycling techniques have significantly improved in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. It suggested pursuing machine learning and AI solutions to enhance sorting and processing efficiency further, strengthen industry alliances, and promote product de-sign for recyclability. These solutions are expected to reduce environmental impact, save costs, ensure op-timal resource use, and increase regulatory compliance.
The research was conducted through interviews with industry stakeholders, case studies, and a compre-hensive literature review to understand industrial metal waste recycling better. The findings indicated that recycling industrial metal waste reduces manufacturing costs and the need to extract virgin materials, providing economic and environmental benefits. Recycling metal also reduces landfill waste, and pollution, conserves natural resources, and consumes less energy than producing metals from ore. The integration of lifecycle evaluation tools, efficient processing procedures, and advanced sorting equipment was identified to optimize recycling, maximize resource recovery, and minimize environmental damage.
The study concluded that industrial metal waste recycling techniques have significantly improved in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. It suggested pursuing machine learning and AI solutions to enhance sorting and processing efficiency further, strengthen industry alliances, and promote product de-sign for recyclability. These solutions are expected to reduce environmental impact, save costs, ensure op-timal resource use, and increase regulatory compliance.