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Chang, Ni-Bin. Systems Analysis for Sustainable Engineering: Theory and Applications. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010.

Systems Analysis for Sustainable Engineering: Theory and Applications

Authors: Ni-Bin Chang

Published:  October 2010

eISBN: 9780071630061 0071630066 | ISBN: 9780071630054
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  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part I: Overview
  • 1 Introduction to Sustainable Systems Engineering
  • 1.1 Sustainability and Its Societal Impacts
  • 1.2 The Foci
  • 1.3 The Realm of Sustainable Systems Engineering
  • 1.4 Study Objectives
  • References
  • 2 Structured Systems Analysis for Sustainable Design
  • 2.1 Introduction to Sustainable Systems
  • 2.2 The Needs of Systems Engineering
  • 2.3 Methodological Framework and Analytical Procedure
  • 2.4 Complex Systems, System Synthesis, and System Integration
  • 2.5 Possible Limitations of Systems Analysis
  • 2.6 Possible Perspectives of Systems Analysis
  • References
  • 3 Systems Analysis and Sustainable Management Strategies
  • 3.1 The Toolbox of Systems Analysis
  • 3.2 Systems Engineering Models
  • 3.3 Systems Assessment Tools
  • 3.4 Management Strategies for Sustainable Development
  • References
  • 4 Economic Valuation, Instruments, and Project Selection
  • 4.1 Life-Cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • 4.2 Engineering Economics and Project Ranking
  • 4.3 Economic Valuation
  • 4.4 Full Cost Pricing and the Role of Economic Instruments
  • References
  • Part II: Mathematical Theories for Systems Analysis
  • 5 Statistical Forecasting Models
  • 5.1 Single and Multiple Regression Models
  • 5.2 Time Series Regression Models
  • 5.3 Econometric Models—the Distributed Lag Model
  • References
  • 6 Linear Programming Models
  • 6.1 Fundamental Theory of Linear Programming
  • 6.2 Simplex Method
  • 6.3 Postoptimality Analysis
  • References
  • 7 Integer Programming Models
  • 7.1 Model Formulation and Classification
  • 7.2 Solution Procedure
  • 7.3 Special Types of Constraints
  • 7.4 Locational Theory and Site Selection: Fixed Charge Problem
  • 7.5 Alternatives Screening: Special Assignment Problem
  • 7.6 Linearization Techniques for Nonlinear Programming
  • References
  • 8 Nonlinear Programming Models
  • 8.1 Model Formulation and Classification
  • 8.2 Unconstrained Optimization
  • 8.3 Constrained Optimization
  • Appendix A: The MATLAB Code Used in Example 8.6
  • References
  • 9 Dynamic Programming Models
  • 9.1 Background
  • 9.2 Formalizing the Dynamic Programming Models
  • References
  • 10 Multicriteria Decision Analyses
  • 10.1 Background of Multicriteria Decision-Making Problems
  • 10.2 Prior Articulation of Preferences—Goal Programming
  • 10.3 Progressive Articulation of Preferences—Compromise Programming Model
  • 10.4 A Posteriori Articulation of Preferences—Weighting Method
  • References
  • 11 System Dynamics Models and Simulation Analyses
  • 11.1 Model Classification
  • 11.2 Construction of System Dynamics Models
  • 11.3 Modeling Pollutant Transport and Fate in Surface Water System
  • 11.4 Modeling Pollutant Transport and Fate in a Groundwater System
  • 11.5 Modeling Pollutant Transport and Fate in Atmospheric Environment
  • References
  • Part III: Environmental Resources Management
  • 12 Water Resources Management
  • 12.1 Background
  • 12.2 Water Resources Management Planning
  • 12.3 River-Reservoir System with Multiple Water Users
  • 12.4 Urban Water Supply Systems Analysis
  • References
  • 13 Water Quality Management
  • 13.1 Background
  • 13.2 Total Maximum Daily Load Program
  • 13.3 Uniform and Zone Uniform Treatment Approaches
  • 13.4 Regionalization Plan for Conjunctive Wastewater Treatment and Groundwater Recharge
  • 13.5 Integrated Long-Term Water Resources Management Plan
  • References
  • 14 Air Quality Management
  • 14.1 Background
  • 14.2 Local Scale Analysis with Fixed Meteorological Conditions
  • 14.3 Urban Scale Analysis with Fixed Meteorological Conditions
  • 14.4 Regional Scale Analysis with Varying Meteorological Conditions
  • 14.5 Air Pollution Control Policy
  • References
  • 15 Solid Waste Management
  • 15.1 Background
  • 15.2 Forecasting Models for Solid Waste Generation
  • 15.3 Short-Term Optimization Models for Solid Waste Management
  • 15.4 Long-Term Optimization Models for Solid Waste Management
  • References
  • 16 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Planning
  • 16.1 Background
  • 16.2 Groundwater Remediation Case-Based Engineering Practices
  • 16.3 Optimal Design and Operation Strategy
  • 16.4 Combined Simulation and Optimization Analysis
  • References
  • Part IV: Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Design
  • 17 Industrial Ecology and Sustainability
  • 17.1 Background
  • 17.2 Eco-Industrial Park
  • 17.3 Pollution Prevention, Cleaner Production, and Design for Environment
  • 17.4 Environmental Management Systems and Life-Cycle Assessment
  • References
  • 18 Green Building and Green Infrastructure Systems
  • 18.1 Background
  • 18.2 Green Building
  • 18.3 Green Infrastructure Systems
  • Appendix: The LINGO Program
  • References
  • 19 Energy Resources Management and Energy Systems Engineering
  • 19.1 Background
  • 19.2 Energy Resources Management
  • 19.3 Energy Systems Engineering
  • References
  • 20 Land Resources Management and Agricultural Sustainability
  • 20.1 Background
  • 20.2 Green Farm
  • 20.3 Land Resources Management
  • References
  • A: Chapter Study Questions
  • Index