A Hybrid Model for Assessing the Effects of Industrial Complexes on the Environment Using a Fuzzy Expert System

Identifying the effects of industrial complexes on the environmental components is essential in the industrial activities’ development planning.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the environmental impact of Khorramabad industrial parks using hybrid modeling.

In the study, a fuzzy expert system was used to evaluate the environmental impact of industrial parks. In the proposed model, a fuzzy inference system (FIS) was designed based on the Mamdani method and rapid impact assessment matrix (RIAM) model.

The most negative effects are observed in the –E (major negative impacts) and –C (moderately negative impacts) ranges. About 24% of the negative effects of activities of industrial park 1 are in the –E range. In industrial park 3, the most negative effects are observed in the –C range (27%).

Industrial parks cause negative impacts on different parts of the environment. These consequences are a major issue for environmental planners and managers. The proposed approach could increase the accuracy and flexibility of effects in decision-making.