Most complex scheduling problems are combinatorial problems and difficult to solve. That is why, several methods focus on the optimization according to a single criterion such as makespan, workloads of machines, waiting times, etc. In this paper, the Choquet integral is introduced as a general...

Due to the importance of coastal areas, is of the highest interest to implement purification systems that with minimum cost are able to assure water quality standards in agreement with the regional legislations. This work addresses the optimal design (outfall locations) and optimal operation...

A methodology is developed for optimal remediation of groundwater aquifers under hydraulic conductivity uncertainty. A multi-objective management method based on a pump-and-treat remediation technology, is proposed. The pumping rates and well locations are the decision variables and two...

This paper describes theNeighbourhood Search, an effectivemethod that we suggest for constructing Pareto sets in multiple objective problems with conegenerated orders. TheNeighbourhood Search is then applied to discounted Markov Decision Processes, resulting in original statements about...

This paper describes theNeighbourhood Search, an effectivemethod that we suggest for constructing Pareto sets in multiple objective problems with conegenerated orders. TheNeighbourhood Search is then applied to discounted Markov Decision Processes, resulting in original statements about...

Reliable construction schedules are important for effective co-ordination across the supply chain and various trades at the construction work face. Reliability of construction schedules can be enhanced and improved through satisfying all potential constraints prior to execution on site....

This paper illustrates a methodology developed to facilitate the analysis of complex systems characterized by a large number of technical, economical and environmental parameters. Thermo-economic modeling of a natural gas combined cycle including CO2 separation options has been coupled within a...