Pars Special Economic Energy Zone Research Articles

Measuring the Investors Satisfaction Amount of Service Quality in Pars Special Economic Energy Zone with Using the Kano Model

The aim of present research is investigate the effect of presented service quality on level of investor's satisfaction in Pars Special Economic Energy Zone with using the Kano model. According to the purpose of study, the present research is applied research. Also according to way of data collection (research project), the present study are descriptive research. Data were collected by Kano model questionnaire. Statistical population in present research are investors who have invested in the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone. The size of our Statistical population are 290. Statistical sample has been 165 people of Pars Special Economic Energy Zone investors and sampling method is simple random. In this research, with using the SPSS software, two types of descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Research findings are as follows: the effect of presented service quality on level of investor's satisfaction is positive and significant; the effect of performance quality of presented service on level of investor's satisfaction is positive and significant; the effect of basic factor quality of presented service on level of investor's satisfaction is positive and significant and the effect of motivational factor quality of presented service on level of investor's satisfaction is positive and significant. Also, According to the presented results, it is obvious that basic factor is in the first factor of importance; the performance factor is in the second factor of importance and the motivational factor is in the third factor of importance. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n3s3p168

A Study of the Mental Health and Psychological Hardiness of the Staff at the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Psychological hardiness is a protective personality characteristic against life stresses that plays a major role in improving one’s ability to cope with environmental pressures. Objectives: Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the mental health status, psychological hardiness, and the correlation between the two in workers of the Pars special economic energy zone in 2010 with a special emphasis on demographic factors, such as age, sex, marital status, job status, field of action, and job experience. Materials and Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted amongst 743 workers of the Pars special economic energy zone. Stratified sampling was carried out. Data were collected using a general health questionnaire, a psychological hardiness scale, and a demographic characteristics questionnaire. Frequency distribution, means and standard deviations (SD) were calculated; Spearman’s ρ test, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U-test for evaluating the correlation between the variables were also used. The cut-off value for statistical significance was set at 0.05 or lower. Results: Findings showed that the mental health score had significant but reverse correlation with psychological hardiness (P = 0.002, r = -0.50). In 44% of the workers, the general health questionnaire score was higher than the cut-off point; the psychological hardiness score in this group of workers was also significantly lower than those with a mental health score below the cut-off point. This study also demonstrated that female gender, a younger age, being single or widowed, being a non-rotational shift worker, and working in the operational units were associated with poorer mental health and a lower psychological hardiness score. Conclusions: Findings of this study showed the importance of psychological hardiness in maintaining mental health. Special attention should be paid to maintaining and improving the mental health of workers in the Pars special economic energy zone. One of the main principles involved in the sustainable and integrated development of a company is healthy human resources in all aspects, including physical, mental, and social health. Therefore, the current situation necessitates designing evidence-based interventions focusing on vulnerable subgroups.

Interventions to Reduce Drug Abuse in Pars Special Economic Energy Zone

Background:South Pars special economic energy zone is the world's second largest gas reservoir that was established two decades ago. High incidence of social harms is observed in this region due to various problems such as drug addiction which is of high prevalence.Objectives:The current study aimed at finding the strategies to prevent drug abuse and formulating policies in the region.Materials and Methods:The research method was a combination of nested type (qualitative-quantitative) and analysis of participated stakeholders’ views. The study was conducted from January 2014 to May 2015 in Bushehr province. Intentional sampling was used in qualitative section. Collected data were classified in 3 areas: recognition, directions, and implementation requirements.Results:Different factors were identified affecting the prevalence of drug addiction. Various prevention and treatment interventions have been conducted in response to drug abuse in the region, though they have been often sectional, insular, inconsistent, and immeasurable in terms of impact. After the study, a combination of compulsory, facilitative, and promotional interventions was proposed to reduce drug abuse by 10% within a strategic 5-year plan. These interventions are based on 3 aspects: people, industry, and governance, which have been announced and approved based on a memorandum of understanding.Conclusions:It is necessary to implement simultaneous national interventions as soon as possible to improve the economic, social, political, technological, international, and environmental conditions. In the current study, unlike the previous attempts, national stakeholders, including ministry of petroleum, ministry of health and medical education, interior ministry, ministry of cooperatives, labor, and social welfare, and Iran drug control headquarters have played active roles. This fact is evident in their formulation of a policy document in the region and action plan after reaching a memorandum of understanding.

Оценка экологических последствий промышленного развития в специальной экономической энергетической зоне Парса

Оценка экологических последствий промышленного развития в специальной экономической энергетической зоне Парса

The analysis of salt production by a recrystallization method using the concentrated backflow effluent of the desalination units

Considering the fact that many oil-rich regions are located on the coastlines and islands, desalination units need to be established in these regions in order to supply required fresh water. In desalination units, a stream of concentrated saline water is also produced in addition to fresh water. This concentrated saline water is returned to the sea and may cause severe environmental problems in the region. Applying proper operations on the output-concentrated saline water from the desalination units not only prevents the salinity shock, as well as the thermal shock to the marine ecosystem, but it could produce two valuable products of fresh water and refined salt. In this study, first, the output-concentrated saline water from a desalination unit in Pars Special Economic Energy Zone, situated in south of Iran, is chemically treated to decrease the level of calcium and magnesium. Then, this purified concentrated saline water is concentrated in an electrodialysis machine to increase the salt level to about 20%. Then, the output concentrated solution is directed from electrodialysis into a crystallizer, in which it is heated to reach a saturated or supersaturated concentration, in order to form salt crystals. The slurry of the produced salt crystals and saline water is directed from the crystallizer to a centrifuge in order to separate salt crystals from the saline water. The separated salt crystals are dried and then analyzed. The analysis reveals that a high-quality salt is produced by this method.

An ANP application for identifying and prioritizing opportunities and threatens for technology transfer

Article history: Received May 15, 2013 Accepted July 25, 2013 Available online July 28 2013 During the past few years, there have been different changes in global market due to fast development of science and technology. These changes have increased competition among all existing companies and it has made it difficult for new rivals to gain market share. This paper tries to identify the opportunities and threats of technology transfer in one of world’s fastest growing gas development regions called Pars Special Economic Energy Zone. The proposed model of this paper first identify important factors influencing both opportunities as well as threats and then uses analytical hierarchy process to rank all factors. The results show that the threats were more important than the existing opportunities and among the most important threats, embargo and sales of oil were the most important ones. © 2014 Growing Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Full scale lateral behaviour of monopiles in granular marine soils

Monopiles are used in piers as mooring or berthing dolphins. This article reports the results of full-scale lateral loading tests on monopiles constructed as dolphins in the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone in southern Iran. The length and diameter of the monopiles were approximately 40 m and 2 m, respectively. Lateral loading tests of such large monopiles are not commonly undertaken, thus there is limited data available. This research developed a lateral analysis of piles computer code to examine analytical methods for pile analysis. Appropriate models were introduced resulting in accurate predictions in the analysis of lateral loaded piles. The results showed that traditional p–y curves and strain wedge models calculate larger pile head deflection in comparison to the field test data and therefore local calibration is essential.

Environmental risk assessment of low density polyethylene unit using the method of failure mode and effect analysis

The ninth olefin plan of Arya Sasol Petrochemical Company (A.S.P.C.) is regarded the largest gas Olefin Unit located on Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (P.S.E.E.Z). Considering the importance of the petrochemical unit, its environmental assessment seems necessary to identify and reduce potential hazards. For this purpose, after determining the scope of the study area, identification and measurement of the environmental parameters, environmental risk assessment of the unit was carried out using Environment Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (EFMEA). Using the noted method, sources causing environmental risks were identified, rated and prioritized. Beside, the impacts of the environmental aspects derived from the unit activities as well as their consequences were also analyzed. Furthermore, the identified impacts were prioritized based on Risk Priority Number (RPN) and severity level of the consequences imposed on the affected environment. After performing statistical calculations, it was found that the environmental aspects owing the risk priority number higher than 15 have a high level of risk. Results obtained from Low Density Polyethylene Unit revealed that the highest risk belongs to the emergency vent system with risk priority number equal to 48. It is occurred due to imperfect performance of the reactor safety system leading to the emissions of ethylene gas, particles, and radioactive steam as well as air and noise pollutions. Results derived from secondary assessment of the environmental aspects, through difference in calculated RPN and activities risk levels showed that employing modern methods and risk assessment are have remarkably reduced the severity of risk and consequently detracted the damages and losses incurred on the environment.

Identifying Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Practices in a Developing Nation

The South Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (SPSEEZ) is the largest petroleum zone in Iran and the second biggest gas producer in the world. It is now one of the world’s most important eco-industrial poles. Despite the rapid development and activists’ calls to sustainable path, there is little systematic effort in the assessment of industrial zones sustainability in developing countries. Iran, a nation that has ratified the Rio Declaration pact, has moved forward in order to achieve sustainable development. There have always been controversial debates due to its success. This paper employs survey, interview as well as observation to explore the perception of people on planning and sustainable development efforts and to identify the most important challenges at SPSEEZ. The result shows that the major impediment against sustainability is the lack of involvement from urban planners and the public during decision-making process. Finally, the paper contributes to the identification of the most urgent problems in SPSEEZ and the functions of different stakeholders as a reference for better sustainable development planning.

Report: Future industrial solid waste management in Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ), Iran

The Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) is located in the south of Iran, on the northern coastline of the Persian Gulf. This area was established in 1998 for the utilization of south Pars field oil and gas resources. This field is one of the largest gas resources in the world and contains about 6% of the total fossil fuels known. Petrochemical industries, gas refineries and downstream industries are being constructed in this area. At present there are three gas refineries in operation and five more gas refineries are under construction. In this study, different types of solid waste including municipal solid waste (MSW) and industrial wastes were investigated separately. The aim of the study was to focus on the management of the industrial wastes in order to minimize the environmental impact. In the first stage, the types and amounts of industrial waste in PSEEZ were evaluated by an inventory. The main types of industrial waste are oil products (fuel oil, light oil, lubricating oil), spent catalysts, adsorbents, resins, coke, wax and packaging materials. The waste management of PSEEZ is quite complex because of the different types of industry and the diversity of industrial residues. In some cases recycling/reuse of waste is the best option, but treatment and disposal are also necessary tools. Recently a design has been prepared for a disposal site in PSEEZ for the industrial waste that cannot be reused or recycled. The total surface area of this disposal site where the industrial waste should be tipped for the next 20 years was estimated to be about 42 000 m2.