Optimal control of air pollution

Abstract

In this article, mathematical expressions that represent the dynamics of air pollution associated with electric power generating industries (in particular, atmospheric CO2) is proposed using an optimal control theory approach. The model is characterized via Pontryagin's maximum/minimum principles. Electric power plants efficiency improvement was introduced through applying technologies. The optimality system is established in attempt to minimize both the cost of applying technology for efficiency improvement as well as the atmospheric emission while maximizing the electric power generation output.