Linear Programming for Analysis of Material Recovery Facilities
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 120, Issue 5
Abstract
The feasibility, advantages, and problems of using linear‐programming methods in the preliminary analysis of central material‐recovery facilities are discussed and demonstrated. The design and operation of such facilities involves a wide variety of choices. Linear programming can help identify promising directions for design and operations from many feasible choices. Linear programming is likely to be most effective when used in conjunction with traditional engineering process flow diagrams, computerized in spreadsheet form. The proposed method is implemented using a commercial linear‐programming package and using Microsoft EXCEL spreadsheet software.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 120 • Issue 5 • September 1994
Pages: 1082 - 1094
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jun 18, 1993
Published online: Sep 1, 1994
Published in print: Sep 1994
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