Plant Layout and Material Handling (PLMH) Syllabus — Government Colle…
Full syllabus, topics and curated resources for Plant Layout and Material Handling (PLMH) (Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu).
Plant layout fundamentals and types, heuristic methods for plant layout planning, material handling principles and equipment, and conveyors and material handling cost optimization
- Subject code: MET-5702
- University: Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu
- Course: BE (2022 onwards)
- Branch: ME
- Semester: 7
Plant Layout and Material Handling (PLMH) syllabus
Unit 1: Plant Layout Fundamentals
- Concept and Principles of Plant Layout
- Objectives and Criteria for Facilities Planning
- Types of Layout Models
- Selection, Specification and Implementation of Layout
- Comparison of Product and Process Layout
Unit 2: Heuristics for Plant Layout
- Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
- Computerized Facility Location Models
- Gibson and Brown Model
- Factors Influencing Plant Layout and Design Considerations
- Steps in Layout Planning and Safety Requirements
- Analytical Evaluation of Plant Layout
Unit 3: Material Handling
- Principles of Material Handling
- Classification of Material Handling Equipment
- Relationship of Material Handling to Plant Layout
- Selection and Types of Material Handling Equipment
- Hoisting Appliances
- Integration of Material Handling Equipment