Optimal regional planning in solid waste management

dc.contributor.advisor	Bandara, S
dc.contributor.advisor	Vlach, M
dc.contributor.author	Katugampola, PI
dc.date.accept	2002-01
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-29T10:30:14Z
dc.date.available	2011-03-29T10:30:14Z
dc.description.abstract	This study investigates the application of linear programming and mixed integer programming techniques for the optimal allocation of waste stream and facility scheduling of a regional solid waste management system, over affixed planning period. Waste disposal options include land filling and waste diversion through recycling and composting. The regional system consist of multiple cities, landfills, material recovery facilities, compost facilities and transfer stations. Mathematical models used for the optimization are formulated to minimize the present worth cost of providing waste management services, subject to mass balance and capacity limitation constraints of the facilities. A hypothetical case study is presented to illustrate the use of the models formulated.
dc.format.extent	62p. : ill.	en_US
dc.identifier.accno	74539	en_US
dc.identifier.degree	MEng	en_US
dc.identifier.department	Department of civil Engineering	en_US
dc.identifier.faculty	Engineering	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/632
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.subject	CIVIL ENGINEERING-Thesis
dc.subject	WASTE DISPOSAL-Mathematical models ;
dc.subject	MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES
dc.title	Optimal regional planning in solid waste management
dc.type	Thesis-Abstract