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Determination of optimal renewable energy growth strategies using SWOT analysis, hybrid MCDM methods, and game theory: A case study
, Article International Journal of Energy Research ; Volume 46, Issue 5 , 2022 , Pages 6766-6789 ; 0363907X (ISSN) ; Hosseini Dehshiri, S. J ; Hosseini Dehshiri, S. S ; Mostafaeipour, A ; Hoa, A.X ; Techato, K ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2022
Abstract
Due to population growth and industrial development, Iran is facing the challenge of energy supply in various industrial, power plant, agricultural, and residential sectors. While most of Iran's energy supply comes from fossil fuels, these fuels have devastating environmental impacts. Therefore, Iran has to invest more in its renewable energy sources. Given that many locations of Iran have significant wind, solar, and geothermal potential, this study used a combination of SWOT, multicriteria decision-making approaches, and game theory to identify the best renewable energy development plans for the country. The Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) technique was applied to weight...
Earthquake vulnerability assessment for urban areas using an ann and hybrid swot-qspm model
, Article Remote Sensing ; Volume 13, Issue 22 , 2021 ; 20724292 (ISSN) ; Zabihi, H ; Rezaie, F ; Asadzadeh, A ; Wolf, I. D ; Langat, P. K ; Khosravi, I ; Beiranvand Pour, A ; Mohammad Nataj, M ; Pradhan, B ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2021
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Tabriz city in NW Iran is a seismic-prone province with recurring devastating earthquakes that have resulted in heavy casualties and damages. This research developed a new computational framework to investigate four main dimensions of vulnerability (environmental, social, economic and physical). An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Model and a SWOT-Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) were applied. Firstly, a literature review was performed to explore indicators with significant impact on aforementioned dimensions of vulnerability to earthquakes. Next, the twenty identified indicators were analyzed in ArcGIS, a geographic information system (GIS) software, to map earthquake...
Earthquake vulnerability assessment for urban areas using an ann and hybrid swot-qspm model
, Article Remote Sensing ; Volume 13, Issue 22 , 2021 ; 20724292 (ISSN) ; Zabihi, H ; Rezaie, F ; Asadzadeh, A ; Wolf, I. D ; Langat, P. K ; Khosravi, I ; Beiranvand Pour, A ; Nataj, M. M ; Pradhan, B ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2021
Abstract
Tabriz city in NW Iran is a seismic-prone province with recurring devastating earthquakes that have resulted in heavy casualties and damages. This research developed a new computational framework to investigate four main dimensions of vulnerability (environmental, social, economic and physical). An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Model and a SWOT-Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) were applied. Firstly, a literature review was performed to explore indicators with significant impact on aforementioned dimensions of vulnerability to earthquakes. Next, the twenty identified indicators were analyzed in ArcGIS, a geographic information system (GIS) software, to map earthquake...
Determination of optimal renewable energy growth strategies using SWOT analysis, hybrid MCDM methods, and game theory: a case study
, Article International Journal of Energy Research ; 2021 ; 0363907X (ISSN) ; Hosseini Dehshiri, J ; Hosseini Dehshiri, S ; Mostafaeipour, A ; Hoa, A. X ; Techato, K ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2021
Abstract
Due to population growth and industrial development, Iran is facing the challenge of energy supply in various industrial, power plant, agricultural, and residential sectors. While most of Iran's energy supply comes from fossil fuels, these fuels have devastating environmental impacts. Therefore, Iran has to invest more in its renewable energy sources. Given that many locations of Iran have significant wind, solar, and geothermal potential, this study used a combination of SWOT, multicriteria decision-making approaches, and game theory to identify the best renewable energy development plans for the country. The Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) technique was applied to weight...
Determining proper strategies for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) management system
, Article Work ; Volume 45, Issue 3 , 2013 , Pages 399-406 ; 10519815 (ISSN) ; Nasiri, P ; Taghdisi, M ; Abbaspour, M ; Arjmandi, R ; Kalatipor, O ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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Today, managing an organization is concerned with many problems. Adopting proper strategies can promote an organization's survival. This study aimed at developing an appropriate HSSE Strategy for regional operation associated companies of Iran National Gas Company (INGS) using SWOT analysis. The analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of HSSE was carried out and according to the results suitable strategies were recommended. In this regard, senior and junior managers, supervisors, and experts active in regional operation associated companies of Iran National Gas Company participated in SWOT analysis from HSSE angle. Then, they selected the most applicable SWOT...
Evolutionary learning methodology: A case study of R&D strategy development
, Article Technological Forecasting and Social Change ; Volume 80, Issue 5 , 2013 , Pages 956-976 ; 00401625 (ISSN) ; Arasti, M. R ; Hounshell, D. A ; Sahebzamani, S ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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This article concerns the notion of methodology in strategic management of R&D/technology. Though development of new tools and methods has received much attention during the recent decades, attention to understanding methodologies has remained disproportionally low. In this study we distinguish two methodologies that are used in strategic management of R&D/technology: planning methodology and evolutionary learning methodology. We mainly focus on defining and describing the origins, nature, and characteristics of the latter. We propose a framework for methodology selection by investigating context, content, and process factors. Using this framework, we provide supportive evidence for...
Integrated coastal management plan in free trade zones, a case study
, Article Ocean and Coastal Management ; Volume 54, Issue 2 , February , 2011 , Pages 129-136 ; 09645691 (ISSN) ; Majd, F ; Sharif University of Technology
2011
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Free Trade Zones (FTZs) around the world offer special advantages to investors and facilitate import/export of goods in order to boost the regional economy. Integrated coastal management in these areas faces special challenges in addition to what ordinary ICZMs usually encounter. For a successful ICZM plan, the very strong business orientation in FTZs has to be taken into account, while other important aspects such as environmental, social, and cultural issues should not be overlooked. The problem becomes more difficult where the free zone is situated in sensitive and valuable environmental circumstances.Kish Island, a free trade zone in the Persian Gulf region, has recently been the focus...
Use of technology mapping in identification of fuel cell sub-technologies
, Article International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ; Volume 35, Issue 17 , 2010 , Pages 9516-9525 ; 03603199 (ISSN) ; Bagheri Moghaddam, N ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Technology Identification involves developing a list of technologies which are, or may be, incorporated into products or processes. After reviewing Technology Assessment, Technology Strategy, Management of Technology and New Product Development in literature, four methods of Technology Identification are investigated: Value Chain of Technologies, Process-based Approach, Quality Function Deployment and Technology Mapping. A model facilitating decision making process is then proposed by which the most appropriate method to be employed is identified. The proposed model is examined in specific case of fuel cell technologies while preparing the Fuel cell Development Strategic Plan of Iran. 1...
A robust PN length estimation in down link low- SNR DS-CDMA multipath channels
, Article International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology, ICACT, 7 February 2010 through 10 February 2010 ; Volume 2 , February , 2010 , Pages 951-955 ; 17389445 (ISSN) ; 9788955191455 (ISBN) ; Ganji, F ; Safaei, A ; Samsami Khodadad, F ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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In this paper an efficient method is proposed for blind detection of multiuser spread spectrum signal and pseudo noise (PN) length estimation in downlink scenario. This method is based on fluctuating observation of second order statistic (SOS) estimator of received signal; estimating length of spreading code with no need to primary information based on observing second order peaks of correlation estimator is presented. In low SNR, the fading multipath phenomenon especially in length of small codes leads to problem in detecting place of correlation estimator peaks. In this paper besides expanding blind estimation to multiuser environment, by using searching method in updating the length of...
A novel BEM- based channel estimation algorithm for time variant uplink OFDMA system
, Article International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology, ICACT, 7 February 2010 through 10 February 2010 ; Volume 2 , Feb , 2010 , Pages 1289-1293 ; 17389445 (ISSN) ; 9788955191455 (ISBN) ; Tabatabavakili, V ; Samsami Khodadad, F ; Hosseinnezhad, M ; Safaei, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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IN this paper the effect of different channel estimation approaches in OFDMA uplink system which are based on Basis Expansion Model (BEM) and widely used to consider time varying channels are discussed. It has been shown in previous works that modeling error will be reduced by applying oversampled BEM with cost of increasing sensitivity to noise. This problem will be solved by combining oversampled BEM and MMSE channel estimator with cost of increasing computational complexity. In this paper a novel channel estimation approach is represented in which by combining oversampled BEM and low rank MMSE in frequency domain, almost the same performance as the full rank MMSE has been achieved while...
Strategies for improving MDA-based development processes
, Article SMS 2010 - UKSim/AMSS 1st International Conference on Intelligent Systems, Modelling and Simulation, 27 January 2010 through 29 January 2010, Liverpool ; 2010 , Pages 152-157 ; 9780769539737 (ISBN) ; Ramsin, R ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The Model Driven Architecture (MDA) is meant to facilitate system development by using models for representing both the "problem" and its "solution". In its ideal form, software development based on MDA would follow a development process that begins by producing models of the problem domain at a high level of abstraction, and then proceeds by gradually and automatically transforming them into executable code with the help of tools. However, MDA-based development has encountered several setbacks, the mitigation of which requires detailed scrutiny and analysis. In this research, MDA-based development is analyzed through applying SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis...
Urban water resources sustainable development: A global comparative appraisal
, Article Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transaction B: Engineering ; Volume 34, Issue 1 , 2010 , Pages 93-106 ; 10286284 (ISSN) ; Tolouei, R ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The challenges of water resources sustainable development are enormous. Around the globe, the increasing use of water coupled with environmental deterioration calls for sustainable development of the limited water resources. As a significant part of the world's population still lacks access to safe water and adequate sanitation, and as global urbanization continues to increase, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated and cooperative water resources management is required for the sustainable future of urban areas. The objective of this study was to assess water resources sustainable development for selected urban areas around the world. Using centralized databases of international agencies for...
Conceptual hydrosalinity model for prediction of salt load from wastewater flows into soil and ground water
, Article International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology ; Volume 6, Issue 3 , 2009 , Pages 359-368 ; 17351472 (ISSN) ; Mirbagheri, S. A ; Monavvari, M ; Javid, A. H ; Zarei, H ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
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Dynamic hydrosalinity models are available, but are not used extensively on a large scale soil which receives wastewater from industrial areas, partly because adequate database are expensive to be obtained. Thus, for this reason, there is an urgent need to assess the salt and other pollutant loads collected in wastewater flows into the soil and/ or ground water systems. A conceptual hydrosalinity model was used on two major underlying principals of mass balance and steady state. This model was initially tested on the 4,117 km2 plains west of the Yazd-Ardakan district in the central part of Iran. This model was used at a time when the soil and ground water salinity problem was serious due to...
Generation expansion planning of stand-alone micro-power systems under uncertainty using advanced planning methodology
, Article Energy Exploration and Exploitation ; Volume 26, Issue 4 , 2008 , Pages 221-239 ; 01445987 (ISSN) ; Rahimi Kian, A ; Ehsan, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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In this paper a strategic planning framework for selecting the best configuration and capacity of different power generating technologies including renewable energy resources in stand-alone micro-power systems is proposed. The proposed framework is composed of three decision making techniques to identify the most feasible and efficient plans according to attributes and uncertain parameters in the planning environment. The framework considers the robustness and risk analysis of different plans exposed to uncertainties in the planning environment and selects the configurations that meet the objectives with the least risk exposure. The proposed methodology is implemented as a case study of a...
Improvement strategies for Agile processes: A SWOT analysis approach
, Article 6th ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering Research, Management and Applications, SERA 2008, Prague, 20 August 2008 through 22 August 2008 ; 2008 , Pages 221-228 ; 9780769533025 (ISBN) ; Daneshpajouh, S ; Ramsin, R ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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Agile software development methodologies have been greeted with enthusiasm by many software developers, yet their widespread adoption has also resulted in closer examination of their strengths and weaknesses. While analyses and evaluations abound, the need still remains for an objective and systematic appraisal of Agile processes specifically aimed at defining strategies for their improvement. We provide a review of the strengths and weaknesses identified in Agile processes, based on which a Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis of the processes is performed. We suggest this type of analysis as a useful tool for highlighting and addressing the problem issues in Agile...
Merging the Porter's diamond model with SWOT method in order to analyze the Iranian technology parks competitiveness level
, Article 2008 Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Technology Management for a Sustainable Economy, PICMET '08, Cape Town, 27 July 2008 through 31 July 2008 ; 2008 , Pages 276-283 ; 9781890843175 (ISBN) ; Asgharizadeh, E ; Mohaghar, A ; Naserbakht, J ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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Purpose: This research attempts to formulate an analytical model for the studying and assessment of necessary factors that have strong effects on the level of Iranian Technology Park competitiveness. The result of this model leads to increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of Technology Parks planning stage. Methodology/Approach: The main framework of this research is based on studying the projects and research, which in their methods use the Porter's diamond model or SWOT analytical method. On the other hand, this framework is customized for the future needs of Technology Parks and clarifies the kind of information that must be gathered. Finding: Identification of the core competencies...
Determination of installation capacity in reservoir hydro-power plants considering technical, economical and reliability indices
, Article International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems ; Volume 30, Issue 6-7 , 2008 , Pages 393-402 ; 01420615 (ISSN) ; Forouzbakhsh, F ; Fotouhi, M ; Vakilian, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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One of the most important issues in planning the "reservoir" type of hydro-power plants (HPP) is to determine the installation capacity of the HPPs and estimate its annual energy value. In this paper, a method is presented. A computer program has been developed to analyze energy calculation and estimation of the most important economic indices of an HPP using the sensitivity analysis method. Another program, developed by Matlab software, calculates the reliability indices for a number of units of an HPP with a specified load duration curve using the Monte Carlo method. Ultimately, comparing the technical, economic and reliability indices will determine the installation capacity of an HPP. By...
New approach to bidding strategies of generating companies in day ahead energy market
, Article Energy Conversion and Management ; Volume 49, Issue 6 , 2008 , Pages 1493-1499 ; 01968904 (ISSN) ; Ranjbar, A. M ; Shirani, A. R ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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In the restructured power systems, generating companies (Genco) are responsible for selling their product in the energy market. In this condition, the question is how much and for what price must each Genco generate to maximize its profit. Therefore, this paper intends to propose a rational method to answer this question. In the proposed methodology, the hourly forecasted market clearing price (FMCP) is used as a reference to model the possible and probable price strategies of Gencos. The forecasted price is the basis of the bidding strategies of each Genco, which can be achieved by solving a bi-level optimization problem using GAMS (general algebraic modeling system) language. The first...
Strategic bidding of generating units in competitive electricity market with considering their reliability
, Article International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems ; Volume 30, Issue 3 , 2008 , Pages 193-201 ; 01420615 (ISSN) ; Ranjbar, A. M ; Shirani, A. R ; Sharif University of Technology
2008
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In the restructured power systems, they are typically scheduled based on the offers and bids to buy and sell energy and ancillary services (AS) subject to operational and security constraints. Generally, no account is taken of unit reliability when scheduling it. Therefore generating units have no incentive to improve their reliability. This paper proposes a new method to obtain the equilibrium points for reliability and price bidding strategy of units when the unit reliability is considered in the scheduling problem. The proposed methodology employs the supply function equilibrium (SFE) for modeling a unit's bidding strategy. Units change their bidding strategies and improve their...
A robust decision making framework for GEP of grid connected micro-power systems
, Article 2007 Large Engineering Systems Conference on Power Engineering, LESCOPE'07, Montreal, QC, 10 October 2007 through 12 October 2007 ; January , 2007 , Pages 239-243 ; 9781424415830 (ISBN) ; Ehsan, M ; Rahimikian, A ; Kamalinia, S ; Abbasi, E ; Sharif University of Technology
2007
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In this paper a strategic planning framework is proposed for generation expansion planning of grid-connected micro-power systems. The proposed framework is composed of two different decision making techniques that results a robust planning approach compared to previous techniques to identify the feasible and efficient plans according to attributes and uncertain parameters considered in planning environment. The framework considers the robustness and risk exposure of different configurations according to uncertain parameters in the planning environment to select the plans which meet the objectives more efficiently with least risk exposure. The proposed methodology is implemented for...