A hybrid Multi-Response Optimization for the Best Biofuel Blend Selection using AHP–TOPSIS Methods
Abstract
The selection of an appropriate biofuel blend is a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) dilemma based on various qualitative and inconsistent criteria, which are crucial for determining the feasibility of new energy sources. This paper presents a hybrid methodology using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to compute the relative criteria weights, whereas the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) was used to rank the available alternatives. The results indicated that brake thermal efficiency (BTE) and nitric oxides (NOx) are the two most important criteria for rating the performance of a biofuel blend. The following preferences were attained for the blends by using the hybrid AHP–TOPSIS method: BD20CeO200 > BD100CeO200 > D > BD20 > BD100. Hence, after using the hybrid MCDM methods for various biofuel blends, the BD20 with Cerium oxide nanoparticles (200 ppm) was selected as the best biofuel blend for operating CI engines.
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