A Multi-Objective Personal Computer Model for Energy Conservation Planning

In this paper a microcomputer software package is implemented to help the decision maker (DM) to obtain the best energy conservation policy in the melting phase of glass production. A multiple objective linear programming formulation for the melting phase is developed that demonstrates how different energy conservation options can be incorporated into the model. An interactive paired comparison method as a decision support system is discussed. The paired comparison method is implemented by the DM to find the best compromise solution given the conflicting objectives. A report of the implementation and the DM's interactions with the method is provided