A Framework for Assessment and Selection of Thermal Power Plant Location based on MADM Methods

Selection of thermal power plant (TPP) location is a strategic decision with a remarkable influence on economic performance and sustainable development. Location selection decisions are multi-criteria decisions. To implement the first step of this study, the influential indexes in selecting TPP location were identified and extracted from reliable articles. To implement the second step, i.e., determining index weights, the significance of each index weight was determined through interviews with experts, paired comparisons and fuzzy AHP. Then, the weight of each index was calculated and introduced to the TOPSIS model for prioritizing the locations (in the form of options). The research is an applied research in terms of objective and is a descriptive study in terms of nature. In the first step, the required data is collected through the desk method from reliable national and international literature. The second step is to collect data from experts by using the field method. Data analysis is implemented through FAHP- TOPSIS. The results can be constructive for power ministries and constructors of TPPs including those who select TPPs locations.

کلیدواژه ها:

Thermal power plant ، Location selection ، Fuzzy AHP ، TOPSIS