Abstract
Nuclear Power, in this current world, is one of the principle sources of energy world-wide. Electricity demand has to be met and nuclear power has the capacity needed for heat production in order to run the large turbines that generate electricity. Though this kind of power generation produces maximum power, it is a non-renewable source of energy and its effect on the environment is not predictable. Actual impact on the environment is very less, if the locating is carefully done. Also, nuclear power plant locating is an important action in environmental protection. Difference criteria should be paid attention in site selection, so using of special methods are necessary to assimilate the criteria. In this research, GIS software and Analytical Hierarchy Process were used. Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) is a relatively new MCDA which has presented more flexible and reliable results for site selection. In this paper, first of all, maps were built in considering to environmental factors, in next step, each layer, was graded. Low grade showed non-coordination or less coordination and high grade showed more coordination. Assimilate of graded map in WLC process, separates area into unsuitable, relative unsuitable, moderately suitable and suitable parts. Suitable parts can have high priority in decision making and also moderately suitable parts can have high priority for development projects in future. This paper reviews the application of WLC method in a GIS environment to select the optimum sites for nuclear power plants using case study in Hormozgan Province.
Highlights
This paper reviews the application of Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) method in a GIS environment to select the optimum sites for nuclear power plants using case study in Hormozgan Province
The main objective of the model developed in this case study is to identify the most feasible site that would comply with the IAEA standard requirements, as well as some additional factors set by the authors to differentiate between various sites
This paper discussed the need for Nuclear Power Plants, and in line with the Iran directive, examined the techniques and methods used in siting such a plant
Summary
Every aspect of development from reducing poverty and raising living standards to improving health care and industrial and agricultural productivity requires reliable access to modern energy sources. In this context, it is important to consider the global energy imbalance: today, 1.6 billion people are without access to electricity, and 2.4 billion rely on traditional biomass for cooking and heating because they have no access to modern fuels. The main objective of the model developed in this case study is to identify the most feasible site that would comply with the IAEA standard requirements, as well as some additional factors set by the authors to differentiate between various sites These factors are combined using Weighted Overlay Techniques using the Analytical Hierarchy Process
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