... into a training set (34 chemicals) and a test set (nine chemicals) for statistical external validation. Findings Models with three descriptors were developed using theoretical descriptors as independent variables derived from Dragon software while applying genetic algorithm-variable subset selection procedure...

...Roy Botman; Jos van Schijndel Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a tool for simulating heat sharing opportunities between multiple buildings. Design/methodology/approach The approach is based on a building simulation model, HAMBase, in combination with an analytical programming...

... by the modeling. However, the capability of the modeling software adopted makes this to have no negative impact on the quality of the findings of this study. Practical implications – The study will assist the public to determine the noise level safe region around diesel engine electric power generators...

... feasibility and optimisation model to aid in the installation of CHP; and discuss the practical feasibility issues of CHP through an analysis of existing case studies using the proposed model. The modelling utilises regression models which are created using historical data obtained from public sources...

... channel between two barrages. Design/methodology/approach In the absence of detailed data, a concerted effort of computer river modelling is conceptualized to represent possible flushing conditions. Findings Regulation schemes of barrages are deduced to interrupt the natural tidal and river flow...

... the overall demand, which without any demand management measures is expected to quadruple by 2025. Computer modeling based on existing water use statistics and the proposed phasing‐in of a dual distribution network for indoor use in households has been undertaken to determine how the large quantities...

...Göran Svensson; Beverly Wagner Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe: a process to achieve sustainable business operations; and a sustainable business model of Global Warming Potential (GWP) footprint on Earth, GWP being the measure of how much a given amount of greenhouse gas...

...Craig Froome; Sultana Nasrin Nury; Xuan Zhu; Ian Cartwright; Laurent Ailleres Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a three dimensional (3D) geological model, based on geographic information system (GIS), of the Barwon Downs Graben aquifer system in Victoria, Australia, and to visualize...

...) as an efficient tool for modeling and disseminating information with the expectation that coastal communities will benefit by joining in a process to integrate this knowledge into broad‐based decision making. Design/methodology/approach GIS is capable of creating, analyzing, and displaying sea level rise...

... modelling for waste collection/transportation to optimise the route according to the minimum fuel consumption criterion to different municipalities of the island of Santo Antao of Cape Verde. Findings The optimisation for the lowest fuel consumption yields 52 per cent savings in fuel, when compared...

... of the coastal morphology in the area, an “one‐line shoreline change model” was developed (PELNCON). The model's input comprises the field characteristics, the wave characteristics at the breaker line and a “source” term for the sediment supply rate by River Nestos. The model calculates the shoreline change over...

... sources, the bio‐energy plays a key role for the power generation. In this paper, an attempt is made to develop a fuzzy based linear programming optimal electricity allocation model (OEAM) that minimizes the cost and determines the optimum allocation of different energy sources for the centralized...

...Nikola Ružinski; Natalija Koprivanac; Slaven Dobrović; Gordana Stefanović; Sadik Bekteshi; Skender Kabashi; Ivo Šlaus; Aleksander Zidanšek; Dimitrij Najdovski Purpose The purpose of this investigation is the modeling of rapid climate changes (RCC) and analysis of their impacts in ecological...

...M.R. Scariot; M.S. Romitelli; E. Ortega Purpose In order to help watershed committees improve Basin Planning, the purpose of this study is to propose to apply system dynamic models to understand watershed conditions and to evaluate the main aspects of human impact on water quality for Brazilian...

... representatives; economic modeling of changes in the level of mining activity; a random survey of householders involving choice experiments to assess tradeoffs; and experimental workshops to assess how residents were prepared to prioritise different community development options. Findings The results showed...

...Luz Centeno Stenberg; Mahinda Siriwardana Purpose The paper reviews recent developments in utilising computable general equilibrium (CGE) models to analyse forestry policies. The paper highlights the application of CGE modelling to deforestation and forestry issues. Design/methodology/approach...

... to methodological support of work in its approach. The eco‐conception process models that integrate environmental data, proposed in literature will be the subject of this section. A conception process “classic” can be shown in Figure 4 (Quarante and Magnon, 1996 ; Jouineau, 1993). Bekker (1995...

... this cooperation in a manner comfortable to hydrometeorological experts, a part of the CrossGrid project is aimed towards developing a PSE, whose prototype is described here. The PSE consists of a cascade of simulation models, a storage system for computed and measured data and other used datasets, a Web‐based...

...). The result has been a drop in marine diversity, a drastic decrease in the number of benthic and demersal species, and a fall in the economic profitability of the bay's resources. Sustainable development Environmental management Modelling Spain The economic relevance of coastal...

...Serafim Pricovic A multi‐criteria model is developed for analyzing the land‐use strategies for reducing the future social and economic costs in an area with potential natural hazard. A multi‐criteria decision‐making procedure consists of generating alternatives, establishing criteria, assessment...