Decision support tool for used oil regeneration technologies assessment and selection

Area of Science:

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Decision Science

Background:

• Used oil mismanagement poses environmental risks and financial liabilities.
• Oil regeneration provides a sustainable solution, creating a renewable resource and preventing pollution.
• Multiple regeneration technologies and licensors exist, complicating selection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a decision support tool for selecting optimal used oil regeneration technologies.
• To assist decision-makers in navigating complex technology choices.
• To provide a systematic approach for evaluating regeneration options.

Main Methods:

• Development of the first prototype of spent oil regeneration (SPORE).
• Utilizing multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) as the core methodology.
• Employing the PROMETHEE II algorithm for technology assessment.

Main Results:

• SPORE enables the assessment of used oil regeneration technologies.
• The tool analyzes options based on technical, economic, and environmental criteria.
• It incorporates a ranking system for criteria importance.

Conclusions:

• SPORE facilitates informed decision-making in used oil regeneration.
• The tool supports the selection of preferred regeneration technologies.
• Effective regeneration management is crucial for environmental protection and resource conservation.