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Harmonization of semi-objective ANP with explained CRITIC for quantitative evaluation of fire hazard risks for flame-retardant materials.

Authors :
Zou, Bin
Wang, Xin
Li, Jiajun
Cheng, Zhenfeng
Ye, Guotao
Yang, Wenhao
Qi, Liangyuan
Jia, Pengfei
Chu, Fukai
Xiao, Zetao
Song, Lei
Gui, Zhou
Hu, Yuan
Source :
Process Safety & Environmental Protection: Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Part B. Dec2023, Vol. 180, p935-944. 10p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The fire hazard assessment of polymers and the effect of flame retardants constitutes the foundation for preventing and managing fire risks to public safety. This study addresses key challenges by considering intrinsic hazards, indicator volatility and correlations, while overcoming subjectivity in weight assignment and the neglect of flame-retardant treatments. Firstly, we initiate two novel steps of Pearson correlation analysis and predefined comparative scales for indicators, which enhance the objectivity, scalability and repeatability of analytic network process (ANP) weights. Secondly, we utilize the CRITIC method to incorporate indicator volatility and correlations, surpassing the limitations of separate calculations and subsequent combinations. The newly developed pure sample normalization method enhances the interpretability and scientific validity of CRITIC weights. Combining the ANP and CRITIC weights using Nash equilibrium theory, the results rectify the underestimated T -5% from 0.72% to 3.64%, reducing the overestimated PCO 2 , PSP and TSP from 11.98%, 9.62% and 9.59–7.25%, 9.12% and 5.69%, respectively. Finally, the fire hazards value effectively captures the increased fire hazards resulting from specific degraded indicators following flame retardant treatments. The research findings provide a fresh perspective for the safe design of flame-retardant polymers and fire hazard assessment, offering valuable insights for fire risk prevention and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09575820
Volume :
180
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Process Safety & Environmental Protection: Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers Part B
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173858615
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2023.10.055