Evaluation method and application for resources-environment carrying capacity towards sustainable urban ecosystem management: A case study of Yantai city

In order to clarify the comprehensive operational capabilities of the airport and better plan the sustainable development mode of the airport, this paper studies the evaluation method of airport environmental carrying capacity. First, this paper proposes the concept of airport environmental carrying capacity by taking into account the complex characteristics of airports affected by multiple factors and then selects 16 representative evaluation indicators to construct an indicator system based on the Driving Force-Pressure-State-Response (DPSR) framework. Finally, the accelerated genetic algorithm-projection pursuit model is established to model a comprehensive evaluation index, which is used to calculate the airport environmental carrying capacity (AECC). The results of the case study show that the AECC of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) decreased year by year from 2008 to 2017, which is in line with the coordinated development level of CAN. By analysing the changing mechanism of AECC and indicators, we get 6 key influencing indicators that led to the continuous decline of AECC and put forward some political suggestions to improve the AECC.

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An integrated approach for Territorial Spatial Planning Towards to Sustainable Urban Ecosystem Management: A Case Study of Yantai City

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-1239 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Wang ◽

Ying Fang ◽

Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Management ◽

Spatial Planning ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Urban Ecosystem ◽

Natural Ecosystems ◽

Rapid Urbanization ◽

New Ideas ◽

Break Points ◽

Yantai City ◽

Network Pattern

<p>&#160;With the rapid urbanization, the most challenges have been faced with the accelerated degradation of habitat quality and increasing ecological risks for urban natural ecosystems. It is important to explore an integrated approach for territorial spatial planning towards to sustainable urban ecosystem management for directing programs of natural ecosystems conservation and restoration toward preserving the most valuable natural resources. In the study, Yantai city in Shangdong province in China was as an example. The goal, method and spatial boundary of territorial spatial planning towards to sustainable urban ecosystem management were clarified. A technical framework of urban territorial spatial planning and an integrated approach to determine key areas of ecosystem preservation and restoration were proposed. The results showed that the application of urban territorial spatial planning in Yantai was feasible and effective and provided new ideas and methods for the territorial spatial planning. The ecological network pattern by the &#8220;two horizontal and two vertical&#8221; spatial pattern was proposed. Key areas of ecosystems conservation and restoration were identified, including 13 ecological pinch points, 8 ecological barrier points, 39 ecological break points, and 1308.66 km<sup>2</sup> fragmented ecological land. Natural solutions and measures for key areas of ecosystems conservation and restoration were proposed. It would help to provide scientific guidance for urban spatial planning toward to sustainable ecosystem management.</p>

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Evaluation Method for Urban Public Service Carrying Capacity (UPSCC): A Qualitative–Quantitative Bi-Dimensional Perspective

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182312539 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (23) ◽

pp. 12539

Author(s):

Shiju Liao ◽

Xiaoyun Du ◽

Liyin Shen ◽

Minghe Lv

Keyword(s):

Public Service ◽

Carrying Capacity ◽

Essential Role ◽

Quantitative Measurement ◽

Public Services ◽

Evaluation Method ◽

Social Resources ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Social And Economic Development

Urban Public Service Carrying Capacity plays an essential role in urban social and economic development. However, existing study has been focused on the evaluation of UPSCC from a quantitative perspective. It is necessary to evaluate UPSCC from a qualitative–quantitative bi-dimensional perspective. This paper establishes an innovative evaluation method for UPSCC based on a qualitative–quantitative bi-dimensional (QQBD) perspective. The proposed QQBD-based UPSCC evaluation method can help identify the weak areas of public services. The conclusions of this study are as follows. Firstly, public services are people-oriented social resources, which should be evaluated from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. Secondly, the quantitative measurement of public service carrying capacity needs to consider both UPSCC load and carrier, while the qualitative measurement needs to consider the satisfaction among stakeholders. Thirdly, the demonstration of the case study cities shows the effectiveness of the qualitative–quantitative bi-dimensional UPSCC evaluation method. By applying the QQBD-based UPSCC evaluation method introduced in this study, decision makers can identify the specific areas that affect the UPSCC performance, and thus tailor-made policy can be designed for improving UPSCC performance by adjusting UPSCC quantity and quality.

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THE SPATIAL QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION AND COUPLING COORDINATION DEGREE OF URBAN ECOSYSTEM CARRYING CAPACITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE URBAN AGGLOMERATION IN THE MIDDLE REACHES OF THE YANGTZE RIVER, CHINA

Applied Ecology and Environmental Research ◽

10.15666/aeer/1706_1516915190 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

W SHEN

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Evaluation ◽

Carrying Capacity ◽

Yangtze River ◽

Urban Ecosystem ◽

Urban Agglomeration ◽

The Yangtze River ◽

Coordination Degree

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Sugar factory audits, debottlenecking and efficiency improvement

Sugar Industry ◽

10.36961/si25179 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 607-612

Author(s):

Bernard Coûteaux

Keyword(s):

Evaluation Method ◽

Predictive Modelling ◽

Cane Sugar ◽

Sugar Factory ◽

Low Energy Consumption ◽

Process Simulations ◽

Capital Efficiency ◽

Potential Improvement ◽

Primary Focus

This paper elaborates on the key solutions offered by De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) to optimize the efficiency of cane sugar producing and processing facilities. In order to meet customer needs, DSEC offers proprietary predictive models built using the latest versions of specialized software. These models allow factory managers to envision the whole picture of increased operational and capital efficiency before it becomes reality. An integrated energy model and the CAPEX/OPEX evaluation method are discussed as ways to estimate and optimize costs, both for new greenfield projects and revamping of existing factories. The models demonstrate that factory capacities can be successfully increased using equipment that is already available. Special attention is paid to crystallization and centrifugation process simulations and the potential improvement of the global energy balance. One case study shows the transformation of a beet sugar factory into a refinery to process raw cane sugar after beet crop season and the second case shows the integration of a refinery into a cane sugar factory. The primary focus of the article is optimization of the technological process through predictive modelling. DSEC’s suggested solutions, which lead to great improvements in a plant’s efficiency and its ability to obtain very low energy consumption, are discussed.

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EVALUATION METHOD AND PRACTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CARRYING CAPACITY OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA

10.1130/abs/2018am-319980 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Xingyu Xu ◽

Keyword(s):

Carrying Capacity ◽

Evaluation Method ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Oil And Gas Development ◽

Environmental Carrying Capacity

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The Rapid Iterative Test and Evaluation Method (RITE)

10.1093/oso/9780198794844.003.0013 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michael C. Medlock

Keyword(s):

Evaluation Method ◽

Test And Evaluation ◽

Original Case ◽

Definition Of

This chapter begins with a discussion of the philosophy and then definition of the RITE method. It then delves into the benefits of this method and provides practical notes on running RITE tests effectively. The chapter concludes with an overview of the original case study behind the 2002 article documenting this method.

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