Journal of Ocean, Mechanical and Aerospace -science and engineering- (JOMAse)
Vol 70 No 1 (2026): Journal of Ocean, Mechanical and Aerospace -science and engineering- (JOMAse)

Implementation of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to Determine Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Weights for Steam Turbine Power Plant Using Python

Anggriawan, Akbar (Unknown)
Nazaruddin, Nazaruddin (Unknown)
Susilawati, Anita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

The optimization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in steam turbine power plants is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency in the palm oil processing industry. This study applies the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine the relative weights of KPIs, thereby supporting data-driven decision making for performance improvement. Four critical KPIs were evaluated through pairwise comparisons expertise. A Python based computational model was developed to automate AHP calculations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in deriving priority weights. This study reveals power output (47.16%) is the most significant KPI, followed by availability factor (38.58%), steam consumption (9.69%), and capacity factor (4.58%). The consistency ratio (CR) for all expert judgments was below 0.10, validating the reliability of the AHP outcomes. This research demonstrates that integrating AHP with Python programming provides a robust framework for KPI prioritization. The findings offer practical insights for industry stakeholders to optimize steam turbine performance and reduce operational inefficiencies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jomase

Publisher

Subject

Aerospace Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Description

The mission of the JOMAse is to foster free and extremely rapid scientific communication across the world wide community. The JOMAse is an original and peer review article that advance the understanding of both science and engineering and its application to the solution of challenges and complex ...