The optimal dam site selection using a group decision-making method through fuzzy TOPSIS model

Amir Noori (), Hossein Bonakdari (), Khosro Morovati () and Bahram Gharabaghi ()
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Amir Noori: Razi University
Hossein Bonakdari: Razi University
Khosro Morovati: Razi University
Bahram Gharabaghi: University of Guelph

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2018, vol. 38, issue 4, 471-488

Abstract: Abstract The complex and controversial task of selecting a dam site in a river basin can be successfully achieved using science-informed multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques. In this paper, we describe the application of the group fuzzy TOPSIS model for optimal ranking of the case study of Kandoleh dam sites in Kermanshah province, Iran, involving 18 input criteria. In this study, decision-making committee was made up of 20 involved decision makers. The comments of four non-biased, external experts in dam site selection were also used. The triangular fuzzy numbers were used to apply experts’ opinions on the selection criteria. In total, four alternative sites were assessed based on the technical, economic, social and environmental considerations and the data were analyzed using fuzzy TOPSIS MCDM model. Ranking results were compared with multi-criteria decision-making models, including the ELimination and Choice Expressing the REality and simple additive weighting. This logical, open and transparent framework provides a science-informed decision-making approach for complex problems such as optimal dam site selection. Finally, using sensitivity analysis, local studies and group discussions, we demonstrated the multiple benefits of the proposed novel method for a science-informed, open and transparent method for optimal ranking of the dam site candidates.

Keywords: TOPSIS; MCDM; Optimal ranking; Water resource; Kandoleh dam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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