Variable refrigerant flow air conditioning system applicant company selection using PROMETHEE method

Abstract

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning systems have become highly preferred in the air conditioning sector has enabled many new companies to enter the industries of VRF Air Conditioning Systems manufacturer and applicant. It has become difficult for decision-makers to select the best applicant company among the alternatives. In this article, the applicant company selection model is developed for heat-pump VRF air condition systems to meet the heating and cooling needs of buildings. The operation and structure of the VRF systems and their selection criteria are determined for the applicant company. Using the Preference Ranking Organization METHod for Enrichment of Evaluations (PROMETHEE) method, one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods, an application company selection model has been presented for three different buildings according to the building characteristics and climate conditions.