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 processAbstractThis paper uses analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methodology to perform a comparison between the different electricitypower 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 costtobenefit ratios show that solar, wind, end hydro-power may be the best alternatives forelectric power production. Nuclear electricity turns out to be the worst choice, followed by fossil fuel electric power. 1. IntroductionJordan is a non-oil producing Middle-Eastern country.It relies heavily on importing oil from neighboringcountries. Most of the electric power that is generatedto serve different sectors of the country is producedfrom power plants that use fossil fuel. This fuel is eithertotally imported such as petroleum hydrocarbon fuel,or partially local (only with small percentage) such asnatural gas. The 1996 electrical energy consumption inJordan reached a value of 6000 GWh. About 93% ofhis amount was produced by the National ElectricPower Company (NEPCO) which is the main electricitysupplier in the country [1]. Other options or alternativesof energy sources for electric power generation must teeconsidered. These options may include nuclear, solar,wind, or hydro-electric energies. The Jordanian experiencewith electricity generation using solar and windenergy technology has been on the small and experimentalscale. These renewable energy systems wereutilized in mostly remote areas of Jordan. They areused to generate electric power for individual applicationsuch as clinics, lighting, and educational televisionsets. The remote village of JurfEldaraweesh located inthe Jordan desert of a population of 600, is the bestexample [2]. The necessary electrical energy is totallysupplied by solar and wind energy conversion systems.In this paper, oil-fired power plants in addition toother altern