Site Selection for a Power Plant Using Graph Theory and Matrix Method

With ever increasing energy demand no site for setting up power plant can be left un-harnessed. Therefore, in the present work a methodology based upon the combination of graph theory and matrix method is developed so that an site may be evaluated in terms of best suitability for setting up a power plant. Factor responsible for best operational performance of a power plant are identified and evaluated in accordance to the site available. The result is represented in the form of index called as site suitability index. High value of suitability index for a plant favors that plant.