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Spatial Multiobjective Optimization of Agricultural Conservation Practices using a SWAT Model and an Evolutionary Algorithm
Published on: December 9, 2012
Achieving synergy between pollution reduction and carbon mitigation in the eco-industrial park: a multi-objective
Chunlei Du1, Yin Yuan2, Lu Sun1
1School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
Abstract:
Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs) have emerged as a strategic approach to reconcile industrial development with environmental responsibility. However, optimizing their industrial structure remains complex due to the intertwined goals of economic growth, energy efficiency, and ecological sustainability. This study aims to develop a multi-objective optimization framework that systematically balances economic benefits, energy consumption, and waste management within EIPs. To achieve this goal, a mathematical optimization model was developed by integrating energy input-output data, waste treatment processes, and emission parameters. Optimized tools were applied to evaluate multiple industrial restructuring pathways under various policy constraints. The optimized scenarios show a substantial reduction in environmental impact: carbon emission intensity drops by 27.29 % in 2025 and 45.64 % in 2030, while final solid waste treatment volumes are reduced by 72.13 % and 91.59 %, respectively. Air pollutant emissions such as SO2, NOx, and PM also decline significantly due to increased adoption of clean energy and recycling practices. These results demonstrate the model's practical value in guiding high-tech industrial parks toward a green and low-carbon transformation. This approach offers a quantitative foundation that can be extended to other industrial parks encountering comparable challenges, facilitating the implementation of sustainable restructuring strategies.
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