Plant Layout and Material Handling (PLMH) 2018 Question Paper — Gover…
The 2018 Plant Layout and Material Handling (PLMH) previous year question paper (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu), with every question and its marks.
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Subject: Plant Layout and Material Handling (PLMH)
- Course: PLANT LAYOUT AND MATERIAL HANDLING
- Branch: Mech. Engg.
- Year: 2018
- Paper: end-term
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Total marks: 75
Instructions
- Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.
- Assume missing data suitably if any.
Questions
Section A
- Q1. Define plant layout. Discuss how layout design influences material flow efficiency and production cost. [15 marks]
- Q2. Explain the Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) method in detail. How can the relationship chart be used to minimize interdepartmental movements ? [15 marks]
- Q3. Compare and contrast product layout and process layout using quantitative criteria such as load-distance analysis. [15 marks]
- Q4. "Flexibility is the key objective in modern layout design." Justify this statement with reference to cellular manufacturing and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). [15 marks]
Section B
- Q5. Derive the relationship between material handling cost, equipment utilization, and production throughput. [15 marks]
- Q6. Explain with examples how ergonomic principles can reduce fatigue and improve safety in material handling systems. [15 marks]
- Q7. A manufacturing plant handles 600 kg of material per hour over a distance of 50 m. Suggest a suitable material handling system and justify your choice with technical reasoning. [15 marks]
- Q8. Discuss the role of automation and IoT-based monitoring in modern material handling equipment. [15 marks]