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Impact of integrated HSE management system on power generation in Iran by a unique mathematical programming approach

A. Azadeh (School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Center of Excellence for Intelligent-Based Experimental Mechanic and Department of Engineering Optimization Research, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)
S. Motevali Haghighi (School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Center of Excellence for Intelligent-Based Experimental Mechanic and Department of Engineering Optimization Research, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran and Department of Industrial Engineering, Esfarayen University of Technology, Esfarayen, Iran)
M. Hosseinabadi Farahani (School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Center of Excellence for Intelligent-Based Experimental Mechanic and Department of Engineering Optimization Research, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)
R. Yazdanparast (University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)

World Journal of Engineering

ISSN: 1708-5284

Article publication date: 8 February 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

Concern for health, safety and environment (HSE) is increasing in many developing countries, especially in energy industries. Improving power plants efficiencies in terms of HSE issues requires considering these issues in performance assessment of power generation units. This study aims to discuss the use of data envelopment analysis methodology for the performance assessment of electrical power plants in Iran by considering HSE and conventional indicators.

Design/methodology/approach

Installed capacity, fuel consumption, labor cost, internal power, forced outage hours, operating hours and total power generation along with HSE indices are taken into consideration for determining the efficiency of 20 electric power plants or decision-making units (DMUs). Moreover, DMUs are ranked based on their relative efficiency scores.

Findings

Results show that HSE factors are significant in performance assessment of the power plants studied in this research, and among HSE factors, health has the most powerful impact on the efficiency of the power plants.

Originality/value

The approach of this study could be used for continuous improvement of combined HSE and conventional factors. It would also help managers to have better comprehension of key shaping factors in terms of HSE.

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Acknowledgements

This study was supported by a grant from University of Tehran (Grant No. 8106013/1/21). The authors are grateful for the support provided by the College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran.

Citation

Azadeh, A., Motevali Haghighi, S., Hosseinabadi Farahani, M. and Yazdanparast, R. (2016), "Impact of integrated HSE management system on power generation in Iran by a unique mathematical programming approach", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 82-90. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-02-2016-011

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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