Following is a brief analysis of the procedure for laying out the plant of a new undertaking: 1. Objectives 2. Accumulation of the Layout Data 3. Preparation of Charts, Templates, Model and Drawings 4. Compilation of an Overall Plan 5. Relationship 6. Layout Templates 7. Finalised Layout 8. Layout Alteration 9. Arrangement of Service Activities 10. Installation and Test-Run. 1. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Plant Layout 2. Need for Plant Layout 3. Objectives 4. Benefits 5. Factors 6. Tools and Techniques. Meaning of Plant Layout: The term 'Plant Layout' has been defined by many authors in so many ways A few of these definitions are given below: According to Shubin, "Plant Layout is [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Need for Improvement of Plant Layout 2. Work Simplification Study for the Improvement of Plant Layout 3. Procedure. Need for Improvement of Plant Layout: Layout of an existing plant may have to be revised and improved with alterations and additions deemed necessary in keeping pace with trend of technological and competitive [...]