Decision Support Model To Select The Optimal Municipal Solid Waste Management Policy At United States Air Force Installations

Author : Johnathon L. Dulin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997-03-01
Category : Decision support systems
ISBN : 1423568354

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Decision Support Model to Select the Optimal Municipal Solid Waste Management Policy at United States Air Force Installations by Johnathon L. Dulin Pdf

The United States Air Force has recently defined three objectives in developing strategies regarding the management of municipal solid waste at the base level. They are: (1) 50 percent reduction in total waste generated, from a 1992 baseline amount, by 1999; (2) 50 percent recycling of all waste generated, beginning in 1999; and, (3) a minimum cost program. With these objectives in mind, base environmental engineers must take appropriate actions in an effort to develop a program that meets these goals. Through consultations with base environmental managers, as well as research of the available literature, a decision support model was constructed to aid the decision maker in selecting a program that shows the best performance relative to these objectives. This model considers decisions regarding waste collection methods, waste reduction methods, and waste incineration. Sensitivity analysis is used to determine the most important variables in the model. Finally, the model and resulting analysis provide the decision makers with valuable insight concerning the selection and implementation of a municipal solid waste management policy.

Author : Johnathon L. Dulin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423568265

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Decision Support Model to Select the Optimal Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategy at United States Air Force Installations by Johnathon L. Dulin Pdf

The United States Air Force has recently defined three objectives in developing strategies regarding the management of municipal solid waste at the base level. They are: (1) 50 percent reduction in total waste generated, from a 1992 baseline amount, by 1999; (2) 50 percent recycling of all waste generated, beginning in 1999; and, (3) a minimum cost program. With these objectives in mind, base environmental engineers must take appropriate actions in an effort to develop a program that meets these goals. Through consultations with base environmental managers, as well as research of the available literature, a decision support model was constructed to aid the decision maker in selecting a program that shows the best performance relative to these objectives. This model considers decisions regarding waste collection methods, waste reduction methods, and waste incineration. Sensitivity analysis is used to determine the most important variables in the model. Finally, the model and resulting analysis provide the decision makers with valuable insight concerning the selection and implementation of a municipal solid waste management policy.

Author : Gergory A. Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423573382

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A Decision Support Model for Municipal Solid Waste Recycling at United States Air Force Installations by Gergory A. Williams Pdf

The United States Air Force requires each installation to operate a municipal solid waste recycling program. Two inherently conflicting objectives, waste material diversion and financial result, have been established for the program. Reducing landfill disposal is the primary objective, but the incentive for profit is strong because each installation can retain profits from the program. Installations can be divided into two distinct areas, commercial and residential, based on the waste stream composition and funding. Structuring of the recycling program is often done in an ad-hoc manner. A decision support model was developed to evaluate four methods for each area. The model combines available Air Force data and information from research literature to determine the results of sixteen strategy combinations. The important variables affecting the results are determined through sensitivity analysis. The results are used to establish an efficient frontier of preferred strategies. The frontier illustrates the trade-offs of each strategy. The frontier can be also be used to inform decision makers prior to final strategy selection and determine preference values which would favor a given strategy. The value free analysis provides an objective foundation for presentation to a decision maker with unknown or changing preference values. The model provides valuable insight into the performance of recycling strategies as part of an overall waste management plan.

Author : Philip R. O'Leary
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788176043

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Decision-Maker's Guide to Solid-Waste Management by Philip R. O'Leary Pdf

This Guide has been developed particularly for solid waste management practitioners, such as local government officials, facility owners and operators, consultants, and regulatory agency specialists. Contains technical and economic information to help these practitioners meet the daily challenges of planning, managing, and operating municipal solid waste (MSW) programs and facilities. The Guide's primary goals are to encourage reduction of waste at the source and to foster implementation of integrated solid waste management systems that are cost-effective and protect human health and the environment. Illustrated.

Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021764886

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NASA SP-7500 by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Industrial engineering
ISBN : MSU:31293017579560

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Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:30000010393209

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Government Reports Announcements & Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1198 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : UOM:39015034738271

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Selected Water Resources Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07
Category : Environmental protection
ISBN : UOM:39015049182275

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EPA Publications Bibliography by United States. Environmental Protection Agency Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1194 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Water
ISBN : MINN:31951P00125834M

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Selected Water Resources Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark J. Shoviak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001-03-01
Category : Decision support systems
ISBN : 142353008X

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Decision Analysis Methodology to Evaluate Integrated Solid Waste Management Alternatives for a Remote Alaskan Air Station by Mark J. Shoviak Pdf

Eareckson Air Station (AS), a remote U.S. Air Force installation, faces the complex decision of selecting a new municipal solid waste (MSW) management strategy to replace its current non-compliant system. This research effort applies value-focused thinking and multiattribute preference theory to decision analysis techniques to produce a multiple-objective decision analysis model that captures all of the site's MSW goals, objectives, and concerns in order to facilitate the evaluation of MSW management strategies available. The model ranks 40 specific MSW management alternatives, which were developed in accordance with the decision-maker's assumptions and constraints, based on how well they meet Eareckson's overall strategic objective, a 20-year compliant MSW system. The model provides insight to the decision-maker as to which strategy is best suited for Eareckson's MSW management needs. Sensitivity analysis is incorporated in the model to assess and illustrate the effects of changes in model objective weights and changes in model parameters. Overall, the model provides the Eareckson AS decision-maker with a decision tool to make a better decision when choosing a new MSW management strategy. The model results suggest that the Eareckson AS MSW strategy should be a Class II municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) along with a recycling combination that includes at least paper and cardboard recycling. The top-ranked alternative consists of a Class II MSWLF along with recycling aluminum cans, steel cans, glass, paper, and cardboard. Sensitivity analysis shows that fl%is top-ranked alternative is relatively insensitive.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1987-12
Category : Power resources
ISBN : UCBK:C023263496

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Energy Abstracts for Policy Analysis by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1388 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Government publications
ISBN : OSU:32437010583744

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Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert A. Colonna,United States. Office of Solid Waste Management Programs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Decision making
ISBN : UIUC:30112104121469

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Decision-makers Guide in Solid Waste Management by Robert A. Colonna,United States. Office of Solid Waste Management Programs Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Pollution
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020660697

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Pollution Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Indexes material from conference proceedings and hard-to-find documents, in addition to journal articles. Over 1,000 journals are indexed and literature published from 1981 to the present is covered. Topics in pollution and its management are extensively covered from the standpoints of atmosphere, emissions, mathematical models, effects on people and animals, and environmental action. Major areas of coverage include: air pollution, marine pollution, freshwater pollution, sewage and wastewater treatment, waste management, land pollution, toxicology and health, noise, and radiation.