Aircraft Disposal and Recycle Cost Estimation

Book chapter (2016)

Authors

X. Zhao Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering
W.J.C. Verhagen Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering
R. Curran Air Transport & Operations - Aerospace Engineering
Research Group
Air Transport & Operations (Aerospace Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2016 X. Zhao, W.J.C. Verhagen, R. Curran
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https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-703-0-685
Cost analysis Aircraft disposal and recycle process Disposal and recycle economic indicator
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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Department

Control & Operations

Research Group

Air Transport & Operations

Abstract

The present study develops a method for the sake of evaluating Disposal and Recycle (D&R) cost in view of the increasing demand in aircraft retirement. Firstly, a process model is extracted. The subordinated cost elements are also identified. Next, the cost aggregations based on the D&R process steps are discussed. Moreover, it proposes an economic indicator to support the determination of the aircraft D&R strategies. The indicator is used to evaluate the economic performance and to facilitate the trade-off studies among different D&R scenarios. This analysis is demonstrated on two aircraft types with two scenarios. In addition, sensitivity analysis evaluating the impact of the salvage value, residual value, D&R cost, and the learning factor is performed. It is found that the engine D&R possesses more economic gains than that of the aircraft. The salvage value and residual value are the main factors which influence the D&R economic performance.