title: New methodology for hazardous waste classification using fuzzy set theory Part II. Intelligent decision support system.
abstract: In part 1 of this paper, factors that influence hazards and eco/toxicity in composite hazardous wastes were described. In part 2, a computer-aided decision support tool based on fuzzy set theory is proposed to support the classification of composite wastes. Given the chemical properties, the nature of microorganisms that may be present, the behaviour of chemicals in humans and ecosystems, and the quantities of wastes, the computer-aided tool automatically classifies the waste as benign, partially hazardous, hazardous or highly hazardous. The functionality of the computer-aided decision tool is demonstrated through nine worked examples and the results are discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Process Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa. museen2001@yahoo.com
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Musee
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Aldrich
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lorenzen
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000818:Animals; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D017143:Fuzzy Logic; D006256:Hazardous Waste / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D006256:Hazardous Waste