Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Based on the findings of this study, the sensitivity analysis demonstrates how variations in weighting scenarios quantitatively influence the ranking of heat transfer fluids. Under equal weighting, Syltherm 800 achieves approximately 4-8% higher overall scores than the other fluids, emerging as the most balanced option. When operating temperature is prioritized, Therminol VP-1 outperforms Syltherm 800 by about 3-4%, confirming its suitability for high-temperature CSP applications. In cost-dominated scenarios, Syltherm 800 provides more than a 10% advantage over Dowtherm A, indicating its economic competitiveness in budget-constrained systems. When thermal efficiency is emphasized, Marlotherm LH exhibits a 2-3% performance advantage, supporting its relevance for efficiency-driven designs. Overall, these results indicate that no single fluid serves as a universally optimal solution; instead, the ideal choice depends on the specific priorities of the application. Therminol VP-1 is most appropriate for high-temperature and stability-critical large-scale CSP systems, Syltherm 800 is advantageous where cost constraints dominate, Marlotherm LH is preferable in efficiency-focused configurations, and Dowtherm A offers a balanced alternative where supply reliability, safety considerations, or infrastructure compatibility are project-specific constraints. Given that these conclusions rely on numerical modeling and a WSM-based multi-criteria evaluation framework, further investigations are warranted. Future work should include experimental validation using parabolic trough test facilities, long-term assessments of fluid thermal stability and degradation behavior, and integration of environmental metrics such as toxicity, leakage risk, and life-cycle impacts. Moreover, comparing WSM with AHP, TOPSIS, fuzzy logic, or hybrid MCDM methods would provide insights into methodological consistency and robustness, further strengthening the position of this approach within the literature.