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[Application of linear programming in the allocation of environmental capacity resources]
Jin-nan Wang1, Xiang-zhong Pan
1Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning, Beijing 100012, China. wangjn@craes.org.cn
Huan Jing Ke Xue= Huanjing Kexue
|February 2, 2006
Summary
This study demonstrates how linear programming (LP) effectively allocates environmental purification capacity (EPC) in environmental planning. LP models provide a practical and scientific method for optimizing resource management and environmental protection strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Operations Research
- Mathematical Modeling
Context:
- Environmental planning and management challenges
- Need for efficient resource allocation
- Application of mathematical optimization in environmental decision-making
Purpose:
- To analyze the application of linear programming (LP) in environmental planning
- To develop an allocation model for environmental purification capacity (EPC)
- To identify constraints and parameters for EPC allocation
Summary:
- The paper formulates objective functions and constraint conditions for LP models in environmental planning.
- It develops a specific allocation model for environmental purification capacity (EPC).
- Constraints and coefficients for EPC allocation are identified and analyzed.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the practicality and scientific validity of LP for EPC allocation.
- Provides a framework for optimizing environmental management strategies.
- Offers a quantitative approach to environmental planning and resource distribution.
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