Optimizing emissions and carbon credit from integrated solid waste and wastewater management: A MATLAB-based model with a Graphical User Interface (v1)

Amani Maalouf,Mutasem El-Fadel

doi:10.1016/j.mex.2020.100839

Abstract

A new Solid Waste and Wastewater (SWW) management software is presented for optimizing the life-cycle of emissions with carbon credit cost considerations. The software is the first to combine integrated solid waste and wastewater management systems under a single framework when introducing a food waste disposer (FWD) policy. The model/software offers a platform encompassing several tools for life cycle emissions accounting, optimization, as well as economic, policy, and sensitivity analysis. It provides the flexibility of selecting processes or modifying input parameters, as well as disaggregating emissions depending on the scope of accounting. The graphical user interface is applicable in the context of developed and developing economies with the ultimate objective to assist decision makers to allocate expenditures for emissions mitigation measures.

Highlights

A new Solid Waste and Wastewater (SWW) management software is presented for optimizing the life-cycle of emissions with carbon credit cost considerations
Maalouf and El-Fadel [1] presented a review of waste models, tools, protocols, and guidelines commonly reported for emissions accounting, which evolved since the 1970s, showing that all models targeted developed economies with default input data introduced for specific locations and often with uncertainty about emission factors that are not readily accessible or adjustable
The user has the option to select whether to conduct: (1) a “single case scenario” that considers emissions’ estimation from a predetermined waste management system; or (2) a “multiple case scenario” that considers a wide range of possible combinations to optimize the integrated solid waste and wastewater management system based on minimum emissions or costs (Fig. 3)

Summary

Introduction

A new Solid Waste and Wastewater (SWW) management software is presented for optimizing the life-cycle of emissions with carbon credit cost considerations.

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Conclusion