“…As other studies have noted, multi-criteria optimization analysis methods have gained in popularity beyond 1990s [9]. Selecting fuels [42,45,48,54,58], optimize operation conditions [44,46,47,53,60], environmental impact assessment, in terms of emissions [49,50,55,61] are the main applications identified in the recent literature. Moreover, it is well recognized that the GRA method in several research fields other than energy to deal with project selection, prediction analysis, performance assessment or factor effect evaluation [30].…”