3Es-based optimization simulation approach to support the development of an eco-industrial park with planning towards sustainability: A case study in Wuhu, China. (15th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xu, Feng; Xiang, Nan; Tian, Jinping; Chen, Lujun
• Is Part Of: Journal of cleaner production. Volume 164(2017)
• Page Start: 476
• Page End: 484
• Publication Date: 2017-10-15
• Subjects: Eco-industrial park (EIP) -- 3Es system -- Sustainability development -- Input-output analysis -- Optimization modelling -- Scenario analysis; Factory and trade waste -- Management -- Periodicals; Manufactures -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Déchets industriels -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Usines -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques; 628.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.192
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-6526

Abstract

Abstract: China has experienced serious environmental problems along with rapid economic development in recent years. Industrial production is the fundamental cause of Chinese environmental problems, while production is mainly managed and governed by local industrial Parks. Currently, Chinese industrial parks have just begun to think about sustainable development, and the demonstrative parks are designated as eco-industrial parks (EIPs); however, the EIPs' development strategies and targets are still vague and lack scientific guidance. Therefore, an optimal decision making approach can support EIPs to address environment problems and achieve regional economic development. This study provides an integrated approach to assess the multiple impacts of EIP development strategies and propose optimization planning by using a case study in Wuhu EIP. The initially constructed decision-making model systemically integrates the dynamic model of the Environment-Economic-Energy (3Es) system and an input-output model; then, the model is established and simulated using a linear optimization method. An optimal development strategy can be put forward by analysing scenarios for the Wuhu EIP. Based on the findings of this study, there are several substantial opportunities to further relieve energy pressure, improve the environment, and support socioeconomic activities, such as promotion of clean production and subsidies for technological improvements and changing the industrial structure. Additionally, adopting total environmental quantity constraints rather than intensity constraints is an urgent need in EIP planning. This study provides an applicable and feasible decision-making basis for the development of sustainable industrial parks. Highlights: An integrated decision making model for EIP planning is proposed. The model integrates 3Es system dynamic and Input-Output models. An optimal developing strategy for Wuhu EIP is obtained by scenarios. EIPs need to adopt total quantity constraints for sustainable development.