TSA: An Expert System for Solid Waste Transfer Station

TSA: An Expert System for Solid Waste Transfer Station

This paper presents the development of expert system to assist in the operation of solid waste transfer station. The knowledge based consists of a rule-based expert system for the diagnosis of site selection and problems of transfer station and subsequent identification of remedial control actions. Siting criteria are used to identifying and evaluating potential development sites. It is general...

TSA: Mission Creep Meets Waste

Mass media regularly feeds on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s checkered past, and for good reason. According to a recent ABC News exclusive, “an internal investigation of the Transportation Security Administration revealed security failures at dozens of the nation’s busiest airports, where undercover investigators were able to smuggle mock explosives or banned weapons through...

Designing an expert system for diagnosis of TB

Developing an Expert System for Diabetics Treatment Advices

Today, expert systems are widely applied in medicine for prognosis, diagnosis, checkup, and treatment of various kinds of diseases. A comprehensive system for the checkup and treatment of different types of diabetes is still lacking. This paper reports development of such a system, its validation, and its utility in facilitating medical decision-making and supporting self-care.

An integrated approach of composting methodologies for solid waste management

Organic fraction of solid waste, which upon degradation produces foul smell and generates pathogens, if not properly managed. Composting is not a method of waste disposal but it is a method of waste recycling and used for agricultural purposes. An integrated approach of composting methodology was tested for municipal solid waste management. Solid waste first was composted and after 22 days, was...