Systems analysis for sustainable engineering : theory and applications / Ni-Bin Chang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chang, Ni-Bin.

Series:

Green manufacturing & systems engineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

System analysis.

Sustainable engineering.

Physical Description:

xiii, 688 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, [2011]

Summary:

"Implement systems analysis tools in sustainable engineering. Featuring a multidisciplinary approach, Systems analysis for sustainable engineering: theory and applications provides a proven framework for applying systems analysis tools to account for environmental impacts, energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, socioeconomic implications, and ecosystem health in engineering solutions. This pioneering work addresses the increased levels of sophistication embedded in many complex large-scale infrastructure systems and their interactions with the natural environment. After a detailed overview of sustainable systems engineering, the book covers mathematical theories of systems analysis, environmental resources management, industrial ecology, and sustainable design. Real-world examples highlight the methodologies presented in this authoritative resource.<b>COVERAGE INCLUDES:</b> Structured systems analysis for sustainable design Systems analysis and sustainable management strategies Ecomomic valuation, instruments, and project selection Statistical forecasting models Linear, nonlinear, integer, and dynamic programming models Multicriteria decision analyses System dynamics models and simulation analyses Water resources and quality management Air quality management Solid waste management Soil and groundwater remediation planning Industrial ecology and sustainability Green building and green infrastructure systems Energy resources management and energy systems engineering Land resources management and agricultural sustainability"-- Provided by publisher.

"This in-depth guide provides a framework for the proper application of systems analysis tools to account for environmental impacts, energy efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, socioeconomic implications, and ecosystem health in engineering solutions"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction to sustainable systems engineering

Structured systems analysis for sustainable design

Systems analysis and sustainable management strategies

Economic valuation, instruments, and project selection

Statistical forecasting models

Linear programming models

Integer programming models

Nonlinear programming models

Dynamic programming models

Multicriteria decision analyses

System dynamics models and simulation analyses

Water resources management

Water quality management

Air quality management

Solid waste management

Soil and groundwater remediation planning

Industrial ecology and sustainability

Green building and green infrastructure systems

Energy resources management and energy systems engineering

Land resources management and agricultural sustainability.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780071630054

0071630058

OCLC:

613429291