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  • Environmental Science
  • Engineering
  • Optimization Theory

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  • Traditional optimization methods can be time-consuming for large solution spaces.
  • Efficiently determining the impact of decision variables is crucial for optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate the Taguchi method into optimization for faster and more effective solutions.
  • To enhance river water quality by optimizing decision variables.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of the Taguchi method into the solution space search of optimization algorithms.
  • Sequencing the effects of decision variable variations using Taguchi characteristics.
  • Determining decision variable impact factors and optimal solutions based on effect levels.

Main Results:

  • Successful integration of Taguchi method with optimization achieved optimal solutions.
  • Significant reduction in solution computing time was observed.
  • Enhanced river water quality, with the Dahan River showing the greatest improvement.
  • Reduced severe pollution length from 18 km to 5 km.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated Taguchi-optimization approach is effective for complex problems.
  • This method offers a computationally efficient strategy for environmental management.
  • Significant improvements in river water quality are achievable through optimized decision-making.