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Selection of irradiator for potato preservation

Abstract

A formal decision methodology is a sound approach for assisting in decision making needed for the selection of irradiators for Potato preservation. A formal analysis is preferred over an informal intuitive analysis which has limitations. This will focus on substantial issues and provide the basis for a compromise between conflicting objectives. All critical issues in selection of irradiators for Potato preservation can be addressed within the decision analysis framework. Of special significance is the treatment of the uncertainly associated with consequences of a decision and the preferences of the experts. A decision theory is employed in providing a strategy for implementation of the irradiator selection for food preservation for Saudi Arabia. To select a suitable decision methodology for the present case, a detailed survey of available decision methods was conducted. These methods have been developed and applied with varying degrees of success to many diverse areas of interest. Based on detailed surveys, the Analytic Hierarchy process (AHP) was selected to evaluate the various irradiators for Potato irradiation. These are electron accelerators, X-ray irradiators, and gamma irradiators. The purpose was to determine the optimal. The set of factors impacting irradiator selection were developed and defined to provide comprehensive and realistic variables  More>>
Authors:
Kinsara, A R; Melaibari, A G; Abulfaraj, W H; Mamoon, A M; Kamal, S E [1] 
  1. Nuclear Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University P.O.Box 9027, Jeddah-21413, (Saudi Arabia)
Publication Date:
Dec 31, 1996
Product Type:
Miscellaneous
Report Number:
INIS-EG-005; CONF-9611191-
Reference Number:
SCA: 553004; PA: AIX-28:058895; EDB-97:127502; SN: 97001844136
Resource Relation:
Conference: 3. radiation physics conference, Cairo (Egypt), 13-17 Nov 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the third Radiation Physics Conference. Vol. 1; Gomaa, M.A.; El-Behay, A.Z.; Hassib, G.M.; El-Naggar, A.M. [eds.]; PB: 332 p.
Subject:
55 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, BASIC STUDIES; POTATOES; GAMMA RADIATION; PRESERVATION; ACCELERATORS; EVALUATION; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; PROGRAMMING; SAUDI ARABIA
OSTI ID:
527386
Research Organizations:
Atomic Energy Establishment, Cairo (Egypt)
Country of Origin:
Egypt
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE97639506; TRN: EG9700071058895
Availability:
INIS; OSTI as DE97639506
Submitting Site:
INIS
Size:
pp. 33-48
Announcement Date:
Oct 10, 1997

Citation Formats

Kinsara, A R, Melaibari, A G, Abulfaraj, W H, Mamoon, A M, and Kamal, S E. Selection of irradiator for potato preservation. Egypt: N. p., 1996. Web.
Kinsara, A R, Melaibari, A G, Abulfaraj, W H, Mamoon, A M, & Kamal, S E. Selection of irradiator for potato preservation. Egypt.
Kinsara, A R, Melaibari, A G, Abulfaraj, W H, Mamoon, A M, and Kamal, S E. 1996. "Selection of irradiator for potato preservation." Egypt.
@misc{etde_527386,
title = {Selection of irradiator for potato preservation}
author = {Kinsara, A R, Melaibari, A G, Abulfaraj, W H, Mamoon, A M, and Kamal, S E}
abstractNote = {A formal decision methodology is a sound approach for assisting in decision making needed for the selection of irradiators for Potato preservation. A formal analysis is preferred over an informal intuitive analysis which has limitations. This will focus on substantial issues and provide the basis for a compromise between conflicting objectives. All critical issues in selection of irradiators for Potato preservation can be addressed within the decision analysis framework. Of special significance is the treatment of the uncertainly associated with consequences of a decision and the preferences of the experts. A decision theory is employed in providing a strategy for implementation of the irradiator selection for food preservation for Saudi Arabia. To select a suitable decision methodology for the present case, a detailed survey of available decision methods was conducted. These methods have been developed and applied with varying degrees of success to many diverse areas of interest. Based on detailed surveys, the Analytic Hierarchy process (AHP) was selected to evaluate the various irradiators for Potato irradiation. These are electron accelerators, X-ray irradiators, and gamma irradiators. The purpose was to determine the optimal. The set of factors impacting irradiator selection were developed and defined to provide comprehensive and realistic variables that judge the represented irradiator alternatives. The factors developed are economic considerations, technical considerations, safety aspects, and compatibility with local environment. The AHP computer program was developed to computerize the tedious complicated computations towards implementing the AHP systematic procedures to solve the present problem. The program was developed using FOXPRO. Based upon the available data, and employing the APH computer program, the results show superiority of {sup 60} Co gamma-ray irradiator over other irradiators for saudi arabia`s present circumstances. 2 figs.,7 tabs.}
place = {Egypt}
year = {1996}
month = {Dec}
}