Evaluation of a novel waste heat recovery system for the cement industry using multi-criteria analysis (MCA) approach

[摘要] Based on a novel waste heat recovery project established in a cement plant, this paper aims to evaluate the performance of the project using multi-criteria analysis (MCA) approach. Economic, environmental, social, and technical perspectives were concerned and analyzed. Different sustainability criteria and indicators related with the project were evaluated through ranking/rating process and pairwise comparison. Results have shown similar outcomes, that ten out of eleven criteria are favorable at a high standard, which reveals the project's success. Although the project has performed so well in economic, environmental and technical terms, social aspects have some weak points, and measures should be taken to improve social benefit.

[发布机构] State Grid Shandong Electric Power Research Institute, Jinan; 250002, China^1

[关键词] High standards;Multi-criteria analysis;Pair-wise comparison;Social benefits;Sustainability criteria;Technical terms;Waste heat recovery systems;Weak points