The fuzzy TOPSIS and generalized Choquet fuzzy integral algorithm for nuclear power plant site selection - A case study from Turkey

Abstract

The location selection for nuclear power plant (NPP) is a strategic decision, which has significant impact on the economic operation of the plant and sustainable development of the region. This paper proposes fuzzy TOPSIS and generalized Choquet fuzzy integral algorithm for evaluation and selection of optimal locations for NPP in Turkey. Many sub-criteria such as geological, social, touristic, transportation abilities, cooling water capacity and nearest to consumptions markets are taken into account. Among the evaluated locations, according to generalized Choquet fuzzy integral method, Inceburun-Sinop was selected as a study site due to its highest performance and meeting most of the investigated criteria. The Inceburun-Sinop is selected by generalized Choquet fuzzy integral and fuzzy TOPSIS Iǧneada-Krklareli took place in the first turn. The Mersin-Akkuyu is not selected in both methods. © 2014 Atomic Energy Society of Japan. All rights reserved.