A Novel Flow Meter Selection Method Based on Fuzzy Multiple Criteria Decision-Making
Decision making can be defined as the selection process of the best cases from the alternatives in order to achieve a goal. Process planning engineers often use their intuition and experience in decision making. Fuzzy set theory has been used since 1970 in decision making process by using human experiences. This paper presents a new approach in the selection method for a Suitable flow meter based on fuzzy set theory for the industrial and automation process. The technical parameters such as turn down ration, power loss, accuracy, installation considerations and etc. with economic aspects, environmental effects, and safety considerations are established with field and laboratory tests together with the determination of other qualitative variables too. Classical method for flow meter selections generally produce a complex situation and take a long period of time. But new proposed method for flow meter selection has enabled users and suppliers to decide more quickly, easily and sensitively.