QUESTION 3
3.1 A 300-ft long roller conveyor operates at a velocity of 30 ft/min and is used to move parts in containers between load and unload stations. Each container holds 20 parts. One worker at the load station is able to load parts into containers and place the containers onto the conveyor in 30 sec. It takes 20 sec to unload at the unload station. Determine
(a) centre-to centre distance between containers,
(b) number of containers on the conveyor at one time,
(c) hourly flow rate of parts.
(d) By how much must conveyor speed be increased in order to increase flow rate to 3,600 parts/hr?
3.2 Provide at least six reasons justify the installation of automated storage systems for work-in-process and explain each of them.
3.3 In your own knowledge provide broad understanding of the term pneumatic system.
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