Abstract
Because of its complexity from both a legal and economic standpoint, the problem of optimal waste load allocation is multiobjective by nature and should be treated accordingly. To perform this task, an optimization technique known as fuzzy linear programming is utilized in solving a multiple-discharge, two-objective waste load allocation problem. The two objectives considered are: (1) the maximization of waste discharge and (2) the minimization of the largest difference in equity measure between the various dischargers. Results from this study reveal that fuzzy linear programming is a valuable tool for solving the multiple-objective water quality management problems. Moreover, it is shown that the selection of a linear or logistic membership function in providing preference criteria between the two objects, has no effect on the 'best compromising solution'.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 243-257 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Water Resources Management |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Waste load allocation
- fuzzy linear programming
- multiple-objective analysis
- water quality management