Study of Air in a Vehicle Brake System by TOPSIS and EDAS Combining with FAHP

Abstract

All vehicles are exported globally through sea freight, which involves extended storage periods and exposure to high temperatures. Consequently, issues with the brake system have been identified, arising from the presence of air and contaminants within the system. The aim is to minimize the number of Air in the Vehicle Brake System, targeting zero defects while eliminating repair and labor costs. Research integrating TOPSIS and EDAS with FAHP to address design and transportation issues in vehicles has not yet been identified. Through a systematic literature review, specialist questionnaires, and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), the study identified the main contributing factors to the brake system issues and established their importance ranking. Based on this analysis, a multi-criteria framework for weights was determined using the FAHP comprehensive evaluation method. Subsequently, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method and The Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) were employed to evaluate and classify the alternatives based on the obtained weights. By specifying a scoring guideline, the attributes of the brake system could be quantified, ensuring objectivity. Consequently, the brake system issue is implemented, verified, and analysed using TOPSIS and EDAS supported by FAHP. the priority ranking of 4 criteria levels and alternatives are calculated with Pi = 0.995, 0.690, and 0.574 respectively in the TOPSIS technique and ASi = 0.796, 0.500, and 0.478 respectively in the EDAS technique. The total Rejection per thousand of Air in a Vehicle Brake System is 0.99 for CA1, 0.12 for CA2, and 0.03 for CA3. The results highlight the effectiveness of integrating TOPSIS and EDAS with FAHP in reducing the presence of Air in the Vehicle Brake System and minimizing repair costs, with a primary focus on enhancing vehicle safety control as the most critical concern. Additionally, the research prioritizes assessing the risk associated with Air in the Vehicle Brake System.