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    An algorithm for metallurgical waste minimization
    (2014-02-25) Borisov D.; Stefanov B.; Stoyanov S.
    The selection of the optimal process that satisfies both environmental and economic objectives simultaneously is rather difficult. Identifying the optimum from set of objectives is depending of the preferences of decision makers. Successful and widespread implementation of existing methodologies for pollution prevention and waste minimization has failed to provide significant benefits for applications in metallurgical processes. One of the main reasons for this is the lack of a comprehensive approach that integrates and guides the application of the proper tool. The existing methodologies have been developed more general and for particular stages in the process and they require different detailed and accurate information which may not be available. An algorithm developed for waste minimization from metallurgical processes is presented in this paper. The methodology incorporates both environmental and economics criteria into the metallurgical processes in order to select the best alternative for waste material flow minimization. The proposed algorithm and described criteria can be used in multi criteria decision making during alternatives evaluation both new and technological modernization of existing metallurgical installation.