Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division

Second Semester 2018-2019

Mid-Semester Test
(EC-2 Regular)

Course No. : ET ZC424

Course Title : PLANT LAYOUT AND DESIGN
Nature of Exam : Closed Book
Weightage : 35% No. of Pages =1
Duration : 2 Hours No. of Questions = 5
Date of Exam : 10/03/2019 (AN)
Note:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
3. Assumptions made if any, should be stated clearly at the beginning of your answer.

Q.1. The Industrial Engineer in your company has decided to use the Assembly Chart to get an idea
of how the layout would tentatively look like. As you have studied the course on Plant Layout
and Design, he asks your opinion on the method he is using. What is your opinion? Do you
wish to recommend any alternative method? If yes, state why alternate method is better? If
not, state why the IE’s method is optimal. [2 + 1 + 2 = 5]

Q.2. You have been sent as an expert to audit another plant of your organization. What are the
things you would observe to classify the layout as perfect? Provide at least 8 observations.
Answer using bullet points. [8]

Q.3. Explain the features of GT Layout. Do you think this layout can be used as an improvised
layout for an already existing layout? If so, which layout? Are there any limitations for
implementation of GT Layout? [3 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 7]

Q.4. Explain the steps in Layout Planning [5X 2 = 10]

(a) Accumulate Layout data
(b) Sketch plot plan
(c) Coordinate group of related operations
(d) Determine Space Requirements
(e) Construct master layout / visualize layout

Q.5. Explain what Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) is. How is the layout design planned? [5]

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