Copras method

The complex proportional assessment

(COPRAS) method was introduced by
Zavadskas, Kaklauskas , and Sarka in 1994.
Assess maximizing and minimizing index
values
Risk assessment, investment project selection,
material selection.
Copras
 This method of material selection starts with assumptions of weight ,
beneficial attributes and non beneficial attributes.
 weight – these weighted values were taken from topsis method
beneficial attributes – the greater is the value of beneficial attribute,
greater is the attainment of goal
Non beneficial attributes – the lower is the value of nin beneficial
attribute, better is the attainment of goal
 In the first step we start by arranging all the values in a decision
matrix, X
 Then we normalize the matrix , we normalize it to get
dimensionless values so that we can compare it
 In next step we calculate all the values to determine the weighted
normalized matrix ,D
 Then we will differentiate the beneficial and non beneficial
attributes and will sum up the weighted normalized values
calculated for both beneficial and non beneficial attributes
After this we have to calculate the priorities of the different materials
and they are calculated on the basis of Qi.
Material with highest value (Qmax) is considered to be the best choice
among other materials
 In the last step after calculating Qi and Qmax values, we will calculate
quantitative utility i.e., Ui . These utility values of the materials range
from 0% to 100% , it allows us to choose the best material
In membrane distillation , PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is considered to
be the best material with 100% quantitative utility by using copras
method.