外文翻译---利用层次分析法选择各类发电厂.docx

英文原文 Multi-criteria selection of electric power plants using analytical hierarchy process Abstract This paper uses analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methodology to perform a comparison between the different electricity power production options in Jordan. The systems which were considered, in addition to fossil fuel power plants, are nuclear, solar,wind, and hydro-power. Results on cost to benefit ratios show that solar, wind, end hydro-power may be the best alternatives for electric power production. Nuclear electricity turns out to be the worst choice, followed by fossil fuel electric power. 1. Introduction Jordan is a non-oil producing Middle-Eastern country. It relies heavily on importing oil from neighboring countries. Most of the electric power that is generated to serve different sectors of the country is produced from power plants that use fossil fuel. This fuel is either totally imported such as petroleum hydrocarbon fuel, or partially local (only with small percentage) such as natural gas. The 1996 electrical energy consumption in Jordan reached a value of 6000 GWh. About 93% of his amount was produced by the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) which is the main electricity supplier in the country [1]. Other options or alternatives of energy sources for electric power generation must tee considered. These options may include nuclear, solar, wind, or hydro-electric energies. The Jordanian experience with electricity generation using solar and wind energy technology has been on the small and experimental scale. These renewable energy systems were utilized in mostly remote areas of Jordan. They are used to generate electric power for individual application such as clinics, lighting, and educational television sets. The remote village of Jurf Eldaraweesh located in the Jordan desert of a population of 600, is the best example [2]. The necessary electrical energy is totally supplied by solar and wind energy conversion systems. In this paper, oi