Research Article

Selection Ideal Coal Suppliers of Thermal Power Plants Using the Matter-Element Extension Model with Integrated Empowerment Method for Sustainability

Table 1

Coal supplier evaluation indicator system.

Primary indicatorSecondary indicatorInfluence indicator

Fuel quality Caloric value ,
Volatile component , ,
Moisture , ,
Ash , ,
Sulphur ,

Costs Unit price of standard coal
Cost of transportation ,
Convenience of transportation , ,
Cost of mining ,

Credibility Contract execution
Deficit tons

Sustainability Economic benefits , ,
Economic scale ,
Minable capacity
Labour productivity , ,