What is ISO 21106 - Recyclability and recoverability of rolling stock about?
ISO 21106 is an international standard on railway vehicles that specifies a calculation method of recyclability and recoverability rates for rolling stock.
The method defined in ISO 21106 applies to the design of the new rolling stock. However, it can be applied to other existing rolling stock depending on available information. If the calculation of recyclability or recoverability is applied to separate parts and/or products used in rolling stock and a specific calculation standard or method exists for the part and/or product, such standard or method can be applied, if relevant.
This calculation method is applicable to any stage of the life cycle of rolling stock. The calculated
recyclability and recoverability rates are valid at the point of delivering the rolling stock products or equipment.
NOTE: Future recycling technologies or predicted trends with respect to the recycling industry are excluded from any consideration for this calculation method.
Also, infrastructure systems like stations, electrification, signal and control units, etc. are excluded from the calculation.
Who is ISO 21106 - Recyclability and recoverability of rolling stock for?
ISO 21106 on rolling stock is useful for:
- Railway engineers
- Manufacturers of railway rolling stock
Why should you use ISO 21106 - Recyclability and recoverability of rolling stock?
The recyclability and recoverability calculation methods for rolling stock are intended to prevent misleading data gaps and contradictions.
The calculation of the recyclability and recoverability rates is explained in ISO 21106 which is carried out through the three stages of rolling stock, namely, pre-treatment stage, dismantling stage and shredding stage.
The efficiency of the recycling process and calculation methods on recyclability rate and recoverability rate are provided in ISO 21106.
Moreover, ISO 21106 could help you in designing rolling stock products that are generally designed for operational safety, availability and reliability with the consideration to minimize any impact on society and the environment.
