Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling

Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling
Author: Fred E. Meyers
Publisher: Pearson Educación
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789702607496

This project-oriented facilities design and material handling reference explores the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout, and introduces some of the state-of-the-art tools involved, such as computer simulation. A "how-to," systematic, and methodical approach leads readers through the collection, analysis and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout. Lean manufacturing; work cells and group technology; time standards; the concepts behind calculating machine and personnel requirements, balancing assembly lines, and leveling workloads in manufacturing cells; automatic identification and data collection; and ergonomics. For facilities planners, plant layout, and industrial engineer professionals who are involved in facilities planning and design.

Manufacturing Plant Layout

Manufacturing Plant Layout
Author: Edward John Phillips
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

A step-by-step guide to planning new factories and plant rearrangements, this book describes proven analytical methods for: Calculating space requirements, Activity-pair relationships, Materials handling analysis, Generating alternative layout. This proven strategy masterfully weaves together the very best elements of layout methods for manufacturing cells, JIT, demand-flow and constraint-based flow manufacturing philosophies, in addition to traditional job shop and assembly line operations. Learn how to methodically reduce or totally rid a design of profit eroders during the plan/design of a cost efficient manufacturing layout.

Facility Layout

Facility Layout
Author: Miguel F. Anjos
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2021-04-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030709906

This book presents a structured approach to develop mathematical optimization formulations for several variants of facility layout. The range of layout problems covered includes row layouts, floor layouts, multi-floor layouts, and dynamic layouts. The optimization techniques used to formulate the problems are primarily mixed-integer linear programming, second-order conic programming, and semidefinite programming. The book also covers important practical considerations for solving the formulations. The breadth of approaches presented help the reader to learn how to formulate a variety of problems using mathematical optimization techniques. The book also illustrates the use of layout formulations in selected engineering applications, including manufacturing, building design, automotive, and hospital layout.

Materials Handling Handbook

Materials Handling Handbook
Author: Raymond A. Kulweic
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1482
Release: 1991-01-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471097822

Sponsored jointly by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and International Material Management Society, this single source reference is designed to meet today's need for updated technical information on planning, installing and operating materials handling systems. It not only classifies and describes the standard types of materials handling equipment, but also analyzes the engineering specifications and compares the operating capabilities of each type. Over one hundred professionals in various areas of materials handling present efficient methods, procedures and systems that have significantly reduced both manufacturing and distribution costs.

Plant Layout & Material Handling

Plant Layout & Material Handling
Author: G. K. Agarwal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 9788186321782

Plant layout integrates locations, buildings, services, machinery, material handling systems and equipments in one compact system. In this book an attempt has been made to cover the fundamentals and basics principles of all the important aspects of plant layout and material handling.

Process Plant Layout

Process Plant Layout
Author: Sean Moran
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 758
Release: 2016-11-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0128033568

Process Plant Layout, Second Edition, explains the methodologies used by professional designers to layout process equipment and pipework, plots, plants, sites, and their corresponding environmental features in a safe, economical way. It is supported with tables of separation distances, rules of thumb, and codes of practice and standards. The book includes more than seventy-five case studies on what can go wrong when layout is not properly considered. Sean Moran has thoroughly rewritten and re-illustrated this book to reflect advances in technology and best practices, for example, changes in how designers balance layout density with cost, operability, and safety considerations. The content covers the 'why' underlying process design company guidelines, providing a firm foundation for career growth for process design engineers. It is ideal for process plant designers in contracting, consultancy, and for operating companies at all stages of their careers, and is also of importance for operations and maintenance staff involved with a new build, guiding them through plot plan reviews. - Based on interviews with over 200 professional process plant designers - Explains multiple plant layout methodologies used by professional process engineers, piping engineers, and process architects - Includes advice on how to choose and use the latest CAD tools for plant layout - Ensures that all methodologies integrate to comply with worldwide risk management legislation

Plant Design and Operations

Plant Design and Operations
Author: Ian Sutton
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2014-10-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0323311474

Plant Design and Operations provides practical guidance on the design, operation, and maintenance of process facilities. The book is based on years of hands-on experience gathered during the design and operation of a wide range of facilities in many different types of industry including chemicals, refining, offshore oil and gas, and pipelines. The book helps managers, engineers, operators, and maintenance specialists with advice and guidance that can be used right away in working situations. Each chapter provides information and guidance that can be used immediately. For example, the chapter on Energy Control Procedures describes seven levels of positive isolation — ranging from a closed block valve all the way to double block and bleed with line break. The Safety in Design chapter describes topics such as area classification, fire protection, stairways and platforms, fixed ladders, emergency showers, lighting, and alarms. Other areas covered in detail by the book include security, equipment, and transportation. A logical, practical guide to maintenance task organization is provided, from conducting a Job Hazards Analysis to the issue of a work permit, and to the shutdown and isolation of equipment. Common hazards are covered in detail, including flow problems, high pressure, corrosion, power failure, and many more. - Provides information to managers, engineers, operators and maintenance personnel which is immediately applicable to their operations - Supported by useful, real-world examples and experience from a wide range of facilities and industries - Includes guidance on occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment