Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Technology Selection and Evaluation Criteria in Microalgea Biofuels Production Using DEMATEL and OPA Methods

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 Department of Industrial Engineering, Na.C., Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
2 Department of Electrical Engineering, Is.C., Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Attention to the energy extraction from the Biofuel has been increased due to the environmental pollution. Researchers have paid a lot of attention to microalgae as a renewable source for biofuel production. There are different technologies to produce microalgae biofuels including direct combustion, pyrolysis, gasification and anaerobic digestion. Identification of technology evaluation criteria to pick up the appropriate technology leads to lower costs, higher efficiency, less environmental pollution, and higher level of social welfare. This research is focused on the identification and ranking the technologies evaluation criteria and selecting the appropriate technology for producing microalgae biofuel using the DEMATEL and OPA methods. Initially, the criteria were identified based on expert opinions and previous studies and using the Delphi method in three stages. Then, using the DEMATEL method, the relationships, effects, and influences of the criteria were examined. Ultimately, the criteria weights were determined by the OPA method. The results indicated, profitability risk, environmental and social compatibility, employment creation, and increase in environmental pollution criteria were the most important ones. The technology gasification considered as the most important technology. This is because it provides more coverage for sustainability criteria. The use of this technology helps to reduce costs and pollution and increase welfare and service levels.
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Volume 17, Issue 4
Autumn 2025
Pages 14-32

  • Receive Date 28 October 2024
  • Revise Date 19 November 2024
  • Accept Date 30 November 2024