Application of Rough Set Theory for Choosing Optimal Location for Flotation Tailings Dump / Zastosowanie Teorii Zbiorów Przybliżonych Do Wyboru Optymalnej Lokalizacji Składowiska Odpadów Poflotacyjnych

Abstract

Abstract Flotation tailings dumps represent a potential threat to the environment. To corroborate this, numerous environmental disasters have occurred worldwide in the past. Pollution caused by breaking of tailings dump dams and overflowing of hazardous materials is still present, after several decades, and continue to threaten the environment. This paper presents a method for determining the most appropriate location for the flotation tailings dump using rough set theory. The review of the criteria that influence the choice of flotation tailings dump location is given. Based on these criteria, an analysis and evaluation of the proposed locations for the flotation tailings dump are done using rough set theory and the most suitable location that meets all the requirements is suggested.