SWIMS: A dynamic life cycle-based optimisation and decision support tool for solid waste management

SWIMS: A dynamic life cycle-based optimisation and decision support tool for solid waste management

Solid waste management (SWM) decision makers are under increasing pressure to implement strategies that are both cost effective and environmentally sound. Consequently, SWM has developed into a highly complex systemic planning problem and analytical tools are needed to assist in the development of m...

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Main Authors: Bello, I.A (Author), Coello, J. (Author), Powrie, W. (Author), Roberts, K.P (Author), Stringfellow, A.M (Author), Turner, D.A (Author), Watson, G.V.R (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 2018
Subjects:
Cost effectiveness
Decision making
Decision support systems
Decision support tools
Depth first search algorithms
Economic and environmental performance
Environmental management
Genetic algorithms
Infrastructure planning
Investments
Legislative requirements
Life cycle
Life cycle assessment
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Non-linear dynamics
Nonlinear programming
Non-linear programming
Optimisation
Optimisations
Solid wastes
Storm sewers
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Waste management
Waste treatment
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