Explain the design principles of plant layout.
Design Principles of Plant Layout:
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Design Principles
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Principle of Integration
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All the plant facilities should be fully integrated into a single operating unit to achieve maximum efficiency and minimum cost of production.
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Principle of Minimum Distance
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Best plant layout is the one in which men and materials have to move minimum distance between operations.
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Principle of Space Utilization
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Best plant should utilize all the available space in most economic and effective manner.
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Principle of Flow
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Best plant layout is one which results in smooth and continuous flow as per the sequence of operations.
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Principle of Flexibility
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A flexible plat layout is one in which facilities can be rearranged at a minimum cost and least inconvenience.
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Principle of Safety, Security and Satisfaction
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Best plant layout is one which makes work satisfying, pleasant, convenient and safer for workers.
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Principle of Minimum Investment
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Available facilities should be utilized in an optimum manner so as to result in minimum initial capital investment.
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