Overall Performance Evaluation of Tubular Scraper Conveyors Using a TOPSIS-Based Multiattribute Decision-Making Method
Joint Authors
Yao, Yanping
Kou, Ziming
Meng, Wenjun
Han, Gang
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Properly evaluating the overall performance of tubular scraper conveyors (TSCs) can increase their overall efficiency and reduce economic investments, but such methods have rarely been studied.
This study evaluated the overall performance of TSCs based on the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS).
Three conveyors of the same type produced in the same factory were investigated.
Their scraper space, material filling coefficient, and vibration coefficient of the traction components were evaluated.
A mathematical model of the multiattribute decision matrix was constructed; a weighted judgment matrix was obtained using the DELPHI method.
The linguistic positive-ideal solution (LPIS), the linguistic negative-ideal solution (LNIS), and the distance from each solution to the LPIS and the LNIS, that is, the approximation degrees, were calculated.
The optimal solution was determined by ordering the approximation degrees for each solution.
The TOPSIS-based results were compared with the measurement results provided by the manufacturer.
The ordering result based on the three evaluated parameters was highly consistent with the result provided by the manufacturer.
The TOPSIS-based method serves as a suitable evaluation tool for the overall performance of TSCs.
It facilitates the optimal deployment of TSCs for industrial purposes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yao, Yanping& Kou, Ziming& Meng, Wenjun& Han, Gang. 2014. Overall Performance Evaluation of Tubular Scraper Conveyors Using a TOPSIS-Based Multiattribute Decision-Making Method. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050918
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yao, Yanping…[et al.]. Overall Performance Evaluation of Tubular Scraper Conveyors Using a TOPSIS-Based Multiattribute Decision-Making Method. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050918
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yao, Yanping& Kou, Ziming& Meng, Wenjun& Han, Gang. Overall Performance Evaluation of Tubular Scraper Conveyors Using a TOPSIS-Based Multiattribute Decision-Making Method. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1050918
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1050918