Are the results of MCDA methods reliable? Selection of materials for Thermal Energy Storage

Paradowski, Bartosz; Sałabun, Wojciech

doi:10.1016/j.procs.2021.08.135

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“…It considers multiple criteria and their trade-offs to rank the alternatives based on their overall performance. A literature review of MCDA approaches [53][54][55] identified several potential methodologies, including SPOTIS, COMET [56], ELECTRE [57], and ARIADNE [58].…”

Section: Multi-criteria Decision Analysis Via Topsismentioning

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Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of an Innovative Additive Manufacturing Technique for Onboard Maintenance

Falkonakis,

Lotfian,

Yeter

2024

Sustainability

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Access to spare parts in the maritime industry is limited throughout most of a ship’s life cycle. The limitation is caused by both the geographical distance of vessels from suppliers and the often limited turnaround time during which parts can be delivered. Manufacturing some parts onboard is possible, but it is a time-consuming and labour-intensive process. Advanced manufacturing techniques could be used to improve access to spare parts at sea by combining the desirable materials properties and flexibility of Direct Energy Deposition (DED) and the higher dimensional tolerances of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing. The present study assesses the comparative viability of onboard implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques for offshore assets as a capital investment in different modes against an option of no onboard advanced manufacturing using a multi-criteria decision analysis method. To this end, a Technique to Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is employed considering the techno-economic and environmental aspects of the decision-making process as well as the inherent challenges that come with a new area of research. Finally, the challenges, opportunities, and pathways to onboard maintenance using additive manufacturing are discussed within the scope of the sustainable future for ship and offshore energy assets.

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Section: Multi-criteria Decision Analysis Via Topsismentioning

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Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of an Innovative Additive Manufacturing Technique for Onboard Maintenance

Falkonakis,

Lotfian,

Yeter

2024

Sustainability

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“…Considering the possible inversion of ranking, SPOTIS method and the method presented in this paper are used for comparative analysis. The SPOTIS method is one of the most recent as it was introduced in 2020 [48]- [49]. This method was created with being rank reversal phenomenon resistant.…”

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AG600 Maritime Base Location Decision Based on the Interval Intuitionistic Fuzzy TOPSIS Method

Wei

Wang

et al. 2022

IEEE Access

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Aiming at the location research blank of the AG600 amphibious aircraft marine rescue base, the location decision index system of the AG600 is established, and the AG600 location decision model based on the interval intuitionistic fuzzy theory and improved TOPSIS method is constructed. Through investigation and statistical analysis, the evaluation system with 10 indices is determined based on applicability, safety, and accessibility, and in the process of quantization of index assignment, a fuzzy conversion method for different indices is proposed. The interval intuitionistic fuzzy number of each index is obtained by combining objective calculation and subjective assignment, and the interval intuitionistic fuzzy decision matrix is constructed. The fuzzy entropy method is used to calculate the index weight, and then the improved Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity (TOPSIS) is used to evaluate and rank the rescue bases. The scientific and reasonable location decision results are obtained. Finally, taking the South China Sea islands as an example, the correctness and reliability of the proposed model is verified by comparison with the calculation results of the score function method and the projection method.INDEX TERMS AG600 amphibious aircraft, interval intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS, location decision, marine rescue base.

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“…Often the use of non-monetary evidence provides a more meaningful picture, leading to mixed models with quantitative and qualitative criteria on the same canvas. In real-world problems, MCDA methods are challenged to integrate into a coherent framework the missing or imprecise data, the heterogeneous information, and the extended intervention horizons present in offshore construction 17 , 18 .…”

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An intelligent methodology for the use of multi-criteria decision analysis in impact assessment: the case of real-world offshore construction

Tsakalerou

Efthymiadis

Abilez

2022

Sci Rep

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Impact assessment of large-scale projects involves a plethora of technical, economic, social, and environmental factors that must be assessed along with the expectations of the stakeholders of each project. While impact assessment is required for a development project to receive regulatory approval to proceed, it is also an invaluable tool during the design phase of complex projects, providing for informed decision-making. Molding multiple perspectives of diverse stakeholders into a single collective choice is a key challenge in the process. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is the methodology used to rank a finite number of decision options based on a finite set of evaluation criteria. Different MCDA techniques, however, may lead to different decisions when applied to the same problem while different sets of criteria and weights may rank choices differently even when the same method is applied. This is a cause of concern, and even acrimony, amongst the stakeholders, often leading to protracted periods of negotiation and delaying project launching. The objective of this paper is to present an intelligent system to ameliorate the effects of the inherent subjectivity in MCDA techniques and to develop a consensus amongst the stakeholders in a data-driven setting. A case study from the field of offshore construction is used as a running example. This case study, informed by real-world experience in the field, demonstrates succinctly the issues involved and illustrates clearly the proposed intelligent methodology and its merits.

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Are the results of MCDA methods reliable? Selection of materials for Thermal Energy Storage

Cited by 16 publications

References 38 publications

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of an Innovative Additive Manufacturing Technique for Onboard Maintenance

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of an Innovative Additive Manufacturing Technique for Onboard Maintenance

AG600 Maritime Base Location Decision Based on the Interval Intuitionistic Fuzzy TOPSIS Method

An intelligent methodology for the use of multi-criteria decision analysis in impact assessment: the case of real-world offshore construction

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