Deterministic Linear Programming Model for Acid Rain Abatement
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 2
Abstract
A deterministic Linear Programming Model is presented for development of acid rain abatement strategies in eastern North America. Pollutant sources are categorized as either controllable or noncontrolled, (i.e., area sources). The model determines the least‐cost set of removal levels at each of the 235 largest point sources in eastern North America, such that stipulated maximum wet sulfate deposition rates are not exceeded at 20 predetermined sensitive receptor locations. Emphasis is placed on the model's flexibility with respect to input data requirements and its ability to conveniently and efficiently accommodate varying constraint formulations. Model applications are presented which involve five different constraint formulations.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 2 • April 1985
Pages: 119 - 139
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Copyright © 1985 ASCE.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1985
Published in print: Apr 1985
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