The use and comparison of a deterministic, a stochastic, and a hybrid multiple-criteria decision-making method for site selection of wind power plants: An application in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-74
Author(s):  
Emin Sertaç Arı ◽  
Cevriye Gencer

Clean domestic energy is an attractive option, especially for developing countries. Wind has been one of the most appealing renewable energy sources for those as of the beginning of the 20th century. This study focuses on an important work item of the establishment phase of this important energy source: power plant site selection. Three approaches were examined based on multiple-criteria decision-making methods. Stochastic multi-criteria acceptability analysis (a simulation-based approach with different kinds of uncertain information), analytic hierarchy process (a conventional deterministic approach), and AHP-SMAA (a hybrid approach) were applied separately in Turkey. In terms of novelty, analyses were conducted both with (analytic hierarchy process) and without (stochastic multi-criteria acceptability analysis) the preference information of the decision makers. The unique hybrid method integrates stochastic multi-criteria acceptability analysis with analytic hierarchy process to allow the simulation-based experiments with deterministic variables. As a result of the approaches, the same region (Burhaniye-Pelitköy) showed up as the optimal site to establish wind power plants at every turn. The techniques are globally applicable as long as the computational data and all parameters are gathered completely.

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
José María Moreno-Jiménez ◽  
Luis G. Vargas

Este trabajo recoge brevemente el concepto, la evolución histórica y las diferentes escuelas de una de las partes de la Investigación Operativa más fructífera y con mayor difusión de los últimos 45 años: la Decisión Multicriterio. Así mismo, analiza la evolución que el método científico ha seguido en este periodo de tiempo y cuáles son las nuevas orientaciones que presenta en el contexto de la Sociedad del Conocimiento. Finalmente, se incluyen una serie de ideas sobre cuáles pueden ser algunos de los retos futuros en el campo de la toma de decisiones multicriterio (TDMC), en particular en el contexto de una de las aproximaciones más populares: el Proceso Analítico Jerárquico (AHP). Tres problemas fundamentales, ya vislumbrados para esta escuela de pensamiento por su creador, necesitan ser abordados como futuros retos en el campo multicriterio. Este trabajo se ha dedicado a la memoria del profesor Thomas L. Saaty, el autor de AHP y uno de los matemáticos más brillantes e ingeniosos de los últimos 60 años, quien acaba de fallecer en agosto de 2017 a los 91 años de edad.


1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 45-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.P. Mohanty ◽  
Sitalakshmi Venkataraman

Studies the justification problems of automated manufacturing systems (AMS) by using a multiple‐criteria decision making (MCDM) approach such as analytic hierarchy process (AHP). An example from Indian manufacturing has been studied. Strategic, technological and social impacts have been considered for justifying AMS and decomposing these factors into several possible attributes.


2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelhak Kessili ◽  
Saadia Benmamar

The aim of this paper is to develop a methodology for the prioritization of sewer rehabilitation projects for Algiers (Algeria) sewer networks to support the National Sanitation Office in its challenge to make decisions on prioritization of sewer rehabilitation projects. The methodology applies multiple-criteria decision making. The study includes 47 projects (collectors) and 12 criteria to evaluate them. These criteria represent the different issues considered in the prioritization of the projects, which are structural, hydraulic, environmental, financial, social and technical. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to determine weights of the criteria and the Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations (PROMETHEE II) method is used to obtain the final ranking of the projects. The model was verified using the sewer data of Algiers. The results have shown that the method can be used for prioritizing sewer rehabilitation projects.


2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane Carolina Galiotto ◽  
Ricardo Augusto Cassel

Abstract The present work has as main objective the development and presentation of a model for supplier’s evaluation. The proposed model includes the criteria of the lean concept and provides a comprehensive analysis for decision-making in the area of supplies. The work involved 05 steps: (i) identify and select the main criteria for lean suppliers management; (ii) perform the weighting of criteria using the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process); (iii) define the indicators to be used for the suppliers analysis in every sub-criteria; (iv) calculate the relative weight of each indicator through the analysis of interdependence between the sub-criteria and indicators; (v) testing partially the model through the application of the same in a product group in the reality of a company. The main contribution of this paper is to propose a model that combines the method AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) used for multiple criteria decision-making method with QFD (Quality Function Deployment) able to translate these criteria in guidelines for the supply management. From a practical point of view, the importance of this article is to present a relatively simple model for the systematization of building supply indicators. The obtained results recommend the use of this template.


Exacta ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nara Medianeira Stefano ◽  
Nelson Casarotto Filho ◽  
Raul Otto Laux ◽  
Sidnei Gripa

 A qualidade dos serviços é uma construção abstrata e indescritível devido a três características: intangibilidade, inseparabilidade de produção e consumo e, heterogeneidade. Dessa forma, define-se a qualidade dos serviços como aquela percebida pelo cliente. Neste contexto, este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar a qualidade dos serviços em um hotel de grande porte localizado em Santa Catarina – Brasil, contando com a participação de 187 hóspedes. Utilizou-se o método Servqual para coletar os dados em um questionário baseado nas dimensões da qualidade. Para o cálculo dos pesos da expectativa e da percepção foi utilizado o método Fuzzy AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process - FAHP). Como resultado, são apresentados os aspectos onde a expectativa dos hóspedes em relação ao serviço prestado é maior do que a realidade encontrada, permitindo, dessa forma, que a empresa alinhe de forma estratégica seus futuros investimentos.  


Spatium ◽  
2007 ◽  
pp. 44-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milanka Filipovic

The first part of this text deals with a convention site selection as one of the most lucrative areas in the tourism industry. The second part gives a further description of a method for decision making - the analytic hierarchy process. The basic characteristics: hierarchy constructions and pair wise comparison on the given level of the hierarchy are allured. The third part offers an example of application. This example is solved using the Super - Decision software, which is developed as a computer support for the analytic hierarchy process. This indicates that the AHP approach is a useful tool to help support a decision of convention site selection. .


2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lanndon A. Ocampo

This article intends to integrate sustainability and the classical manufacturing strategy (MS) into a coherent hierarchical decision-making framework that identifies the content of a sustainable MS using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (fuzzy AHP). Instead of using the traditional fundamental scale of the AHP, linguistic variables with equivalent triangular fuzzy numbers (TFNs) are used to elucidate judgement of elements in pairwise comparisons. AHP, as a widely adopted tool in multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) problems, effectively handles the subjectivity and comprehensiveness of decision-making complexity that is structured hierarchically. Domain experts in MS and sustainability were asked to elicit judgement in AHP pairwise comparison approach. Results show the content strategy of the nine decision categories in manufacturing that addresses sustainability and competitiveness. A priority list of decisions is also presented which may guide decision-makers in resource allocation, medium- and long-range planning, and in formulating strategic initiatives. The main contribution of this article is the formulation of a sustainable MS from a hybrid approach that captures uncertainty and subjectivity in decision-making.


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