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Question: 01...............................................................................................................................................2
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Question No: 02.........................................................................................................................................4
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Question no: 03..........................................................................................................................................6
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Question no: 04..........................................................................................................................................7
Question no: 5............................................................................................................................................9
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Question no: 06........................................................................................................................................10
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Question no: 09........................................................................................................................................16
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Question no: 11........................................................................................................................................20
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Question: 01
Each aisle of a six-aisle automated storage/retrieval system is to contain 50 storage
compartments in the length direction and 8 compartments in the vertical direction.
All storage compartments will be the same size to accommodate standard-size
pallets of
dimensions: x = 36 in and y = 48 in. The height of a unit load z = 30 in. Using the
allowances a = 6 in, b = 8 in, and c = 10 in, determine (a) how many unit loads can
be stored in the AS/RS, and (b) the width, length, and height of the AS/RS. The
rack structure will
be built 18 in above floor level.
Data:
No of aisles = 6
Compartments:
ny= 50
nz= 8
Dimensions:
x = 36 in
y = 48 in
z = 30 in
Allowances:
a = 6 in
b = 8 in
c = 10 in
18 in above floor
Find:
Capacity of Aisle:
W, L and H of Aisle =?

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Solution:
a) Capacity per aisle = 2nynz
= 2(50) (8)
= 800
Capacity of six aisles = 6(800)
= 4800
b)
i. Width
W = 3(x + a)
W = 3(36 + 6) in
W = 126 in/aisle
With 6 aisles
W = 6(126)
W = 756 in
W = 63 ft.
ii. Length
L = ny(y + b)
L = 50(48 + 8)
L = 2800 in
L = 233.3 ft.
iii.
iv. Height
H = nz(z + c)
H = 8(30 + 10)
H = 320 in
H = 26.6 ft.
As structure is built 18 in above the floor so
H = 320 = 18 = 338 in

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H = 28.1 ft.

Question No: 02
A unit load AS/RS is being designed to store 1,000 pallet loads in a distribution
center located next to the factory. Pallet dimensions are: x = 1,000 mm, y = 1,200
mm; and the maximum height of a unit load = 1,300 mm. The following is
specified: (1) the AS/RS will consist of two aisles with one S/R machine per aisle,
(2) length of the structure should be approximately five times its height, and (3) the
rack structure will be built 500 mm above floor level. Using the allowances
a = 150 mm, b = 200 mm, and c = 250 mm, determine the width, length, and
height of the AS/RS rack structure.

Data:
Total storage in 2 aisles = 1000 pellets
Dimensions:
x = 1000 mm
y = 1200 mm
z = 1300 mm

5L = H
L/H = 5

Structure will be built 500 mm above the floor

Allowances:
a = 150mm
b = 200 mm
c = 250mm

Solution:
As for Width, Length and Height we need ny and nz and there ny and nz are not given
So first of all we find ny & nz
As we know that
Capacity per aisle = 2nynz
2nynz = 500
nynz = 250 ------------------- (i)

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as give that
5L=H -------------------- (ii)
as we know that
L = ny(y + b) & H = nz(z + c)
L = ny(1200 + 200)mm
L = 1400ny (mm)
H = nz(1300 + 250)
H = 1550nz (mm)
By putting L and H I equation (ii)
Eq (ii) becomes:
5L = H
L/H 5

(1400ny) (mm)/1550nz (mm) = 5

0.90ny/nz = 5
ny/nz = 5.5
ny = 5.5nz -----------------(iii)
by comparing (ii) & (iii)
nynz = 250
(5.5nz)nz = 250
nz2 = 45.004
nz = 6.70 as it is discrete number so
nz = 7
Eq (iii) becomes
ny = 5.5nz
ny = 5.5(7)

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ny = 35.8
ny = 36
Now for W, L and H
A) W = 3(x + a)
W = 3(1000 + 150) mm/aisle
W = 3450 mm/aisle
As there are 2 aisles then
W = 2(3450) mm/2 aisles
W = 6900 mm/2 aisles
B) L = ny(y + b)
L = 36(1200 + 200)
L = 50400 mm
C) H = nz(z + c)
H = 7(1300 + 250)
H = 10850 mm
As the rack structure will be built 500 mm above so
H = 10850 + 500
H = 11350 mm

Question no: 03
Given the rack structure dimensions computed in Problem 11.2, and assuming that
80% of the storage compartments are occupied on average, and that the average
volume of a unit load per pallet in storage = 0.75 m3, compute the ratio of the total
volume of unit loads in storage relative to the total volume occupied by the storage
rack structure.
Data:
Dimensions:
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L = 50400 mm
H = 10850 mm
storage compartments occupied = 80%
volume of unit load = 0.753
Solution:
Number of unit loads = Storage accupied×No of aisles×(2nynz)
= 0.80×2(2.36.7)
= 806.4 unit loads on average
Volume of loads at 80%
VL= 806.4(0.75)
VL= 604.8 m3
Volume of Rack structure:
Vr = W×L×H
Vr = (6900×50400×10850)mm3
Vr = (6.9×50.4×10.8)m3
Vr = 3755.808 m3
Ratio of the total volume of unit loads to the total volume of rack structure:
VL/ Vr = 604.8 m3/3755.808 m3
VL/ Vr = 0.161
VL/ Vr = 16%

Question no: 04
(a) The length of the storage aisle in an AS/RS = 240 ft and its height = 60 ft.
Horizontal and vertical speeds of the S/R machine are 300 ft/min and 60
ft/min, respectively. The S/R machine requires 18 sec to accomplish a pick-
and-deposit operation. Find (a) the single command and dual-command
cycle times per aisle, and (b) throughput for the aisle under the assumptions
that storage system utilization = 85% and the number of single-command
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Data:
L = 240 ft.
H = 60 ft.
Vy = 300 ft/min
Vz = 60 ft/min
Tpd = 18 sec
U = 85%
Rcs = Rcd
Find=?
a) Single command and dual-command cycle times per aisle= ?
b) ) throughput for the aisle= ?
a) As we know that for Single command cycle Tcs
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd
Tcs = Max (L/Vz, H/Vz) + 2Tpd
Tcs = Max (240/300, 60/60) + 2(18/60)
Tcs =Max (0.8, 1) + 0.6
Tcs = 1.6 min/c
and also we know that for Dual command cycle Tcd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(240)/300, 0.75(60)/60) + 4(18/60)
Tcd= 2.7 min/c

b) As we know that for throughput for the aisle

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60U

Rcs(1.6) + Rcd(2.7) = 60(85%)

1.6Rcs + 2.7Rcd = 60(0.85)

As given in statement
Rcs = Rcd

So 1.6Rcs + 2.7Rcs = 51

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4.3Rcs = 51

Rcs = 51/4.3

Rcs = 11.8 c/h

Now for Rcd

As Rcs = Rcd

So Rcd = 11.8 c/h

As we know that for total number of transactions performed in one hour

Rt= Rcs + 2Rcd

Rt = 11.8 + 2(11.8)

Rt = 35.58 transactions/hour

Question no: 5
Solve Problem 11.5 except that the ratio of single-command to dual-command
cycles is 3:1
instead of 1:1.
Data:
Tcs = 1.6
Tcd= 2.7
Ratio 3:1
Solution:
As we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60U

Rcs(1.6) + Rcd(2.7) = 60(0.85)

1.6Rcs + 2.7Rcd = 60(0.85)

As given in statement

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Rcs / Rcd = 3/1
Rcs = 3 Rcd+----------------------(i)
So 3(1.6)Rcd + 2.7Rcd = 51
4.8Rcd + 2.7Rcd = 51
7.5Rcd= 51
Rcd = 6.8 c/h
As from Eq (i) Rcs = 3 Rcd
Rcs = 3(6.8)
Rcs = 20.4 c/h
As for number of transactions we know that
Rt = Rcs + 2 Rcd
Rt = 20.4 + 2(6.8)
Rt = 34 transactions/hour

Question no: 06
An AS/RS is used for work-in-process storage in a manufacturing facility. The
AS/RS has five aisles, each aisle being 120 ft long and 40 ft high. The horizontal
and vertical speeds of the S/R machine are 400 ft/min and 50 ft/min, respectively.
The S/R machine requires 21 sec to accomplish a pick-and-deposit operation. The
number of single-command cycles equals the number of dual-command cycles. If
the requirement is that the AS/RS must have a throughput rate of 200 S/R
transactions/hr during periods of peak activity, will the AS/RS satisfy this
requirement? If so, what is the utilization of the AS/RS during peak hours?
Data:
L = 120ft.
H = 40ft.
Vy = 400 ft/min
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Tpd = 21 sec
Rcs = Rcd
Rt = 200 transaction/hour
Find=?
U=?
Rcs=?
Rcd =?
Rt=?
Solution:
as we know that
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5(120)/400, 0.5(40)/50) + 2(21/60)
Tcs = 2 Max (0.15, 0.4) + 0.7
Tcs = 1.5 min/c
No for Tcd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(120)/400, 0.75(40)/50) +4(21/60)
Tcd = 2Max (0.225, 0.6) + 1.4
Tcd = 2.6 min/c
For Rcs and Rcd we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60U

Rcs(1.5) + Rcd(2.6) = 60

As given that
Rcs = Rcd

So 1.5Rcs + 2.6Rcs = 60

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4.1 Rcs = 60

Rcs = 14.6 c/h

Rcs = Rcd = 14.6 c/h
Rt = 5(Rcs + 2Rcd)
Rt = 5(Rcs + 2Rcs)
Rt = 5(3Rcs)
Rt = 15Rcs
Rt = 15(14.6)
Rt = 219 transactions/h
As we know that for storage Utilization.
U = given number of transactions per hr. / total number of transactions per hr.
U = 200/219
U = 0.913 = 91.3%

Question no: 07
An automated storage/retrieval system installed in a warehouse has five aisles. The
storage racks in each aisle are 30 ft high and 150 ft long. The S/R machine for each
aisle travels at a horizontal speed of 350 ft/min and a vertical speed of 60 ft/min.
The pick-and-deposit time = 0.35 min. Assume that the number of single-command
cycles/hr is equal to the number of dual-command cycles/hr and that the system
operates at 75% utilization. Determine the throughput rate (loads moved/hr) of the
AS/RS.
Given data:
No of aisles = 5
H = 30 ft.
L = 150 ft.
Vz = 350 ft/min
Vy = 60 ft/min

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Tpd = 0.35
Rcs = Rcd
U = 75% = 0.75
Find:
Rt = ?
Solution:
As we know that for Tcs
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5(150)/60), (0.5(30)/350)) + 2(0.35)
Tcs = 2 Max (1.25, 0.17) + 0.7
Tcs = 1.04 min/cycle
also we know that for Tcd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(150)/60, 0.75(30)/350) +4(0.35)
Tcd = 2Max ( 1.87, 0.06) + 1.4
Tcd = 1.52 min/cycle
For Rcs and Rcd we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60U

Rcs(1.04) + Rcd(1.52) = 60(0.75)

As given that
Rcs = Rcd

So 1.04Rcs + 1.52Rcs = 45

2.56 Rcs = 45
Rcs = Rcd = 17.57 cycle/ hr.
Rt = Rcs + 2Rcd
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Rt = 17.57 + 2(17.57)
Rt = 52.71 transactions/hr.
As for 5 aisles
Rt = 5(52.71)
Rt = 263.55

Question no: 08
A 10-aisle automated storage/retrieval system is located in an integrated factory-
warehouse facility. The storage racks in each aisle are 18 m high and 95 m long.
The S/R machine for each aisle travels at a horizontal speed of 1.5 m/sec and a
vertical speed of 0.5 m/sec. Pickand-deposit time = 20 sec. Assume that the
number of single-command cycles/hr is onehalf the number of dual-command
cycles/hr and that the system operates at 80% utilization. Determine the throughput
rate (loads moved/hr) of the AS/RS.
Given data:
No of aisles = 10
H = 18 m.
L = 95 m.
Vz = 0.5 m/sec
Vy = 1.5 m/sec
Tpd = 20 sec
Rcs = 0.5Rcd
U = 80% = 0.80
Find:
Rt = ?
Solution:
As we know that for Tcs
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Tcs = 2 Max (0.5(95)/1.5), (0.5(18)/0.5)) + 2(20)
Tcs = 2 Max (31.6, 18) + 40
Tcs = 76 s/cycle = 1.266 min/cycle
also we know that for Tcd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(95)/1.5, 0.75(18)/0.5) +4(20)
Tcd = 2Max (47.5, 27) + 80
Tcd = 107 s/cycle = 1.78 min/cycle
For Rcs and Rcd we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60U

Rcs(1.266) + Rcd(1.78) = 60(0.80)

As given that
Rcs = 0.5Rcd

So (1.26)(0.5)Rcd + 1.78Rcd = 48

2.41 Rcd = 48
Rcd = 19.91 cycle/ hr.
For Rcs
Rcs = 0.5Rcd
Rcs = 0.5(19.91)
Rcs = 9.95 cycle/hr.
Rt = Rcs + 2Rcd
Rt = 9.95 + 2(19.91)
Rt = 49.775 transactions/hr.
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Rt = 10(49.775)
Rt = 497.75 transactions/hr.

Question no: 09
An automated storage/retrieval system for work-in-process has five aisles. The
storage racks in each aisle are 10 m high and 50 m long. The S/R machine for each
aisle travels at a horizontal speed of 2.0 m/sec and a vertical speed of 0.4 m/sec.
Pick-and-deposit time = 15 sec. Assume that the number of single-command
cycles/hr is equal to three times the number of dual-command cycles/hr and that
the system operates at 90% utilization. Determine the throughput rate (loads
moved/hr) of the AS/RS.
Given data:
No of aisles = 5
H = 10 m.
L = 50 m.
Vy = 2 m/sec
Vz = 0.4 m/sec
Tpd = 15 sec
Rcs = 3Rcd
U = 90% = 0.90
Find:
Rt = ?
Solution:
As we know that for Tcs
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5(50)/2), (0.5(10)/0.4)) + 2(15)
Tcs = 2 Max (13.5, 2) + 30
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also we know that for Tcd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(50)/2, 0.75(10)/0.4) +4(15)
Tcd = 2Max (18.75, 3) + 60
Tcd = 360 s/cycle = 6 min/cycle
For Rcs and Rcd we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60U

Rcs(2) + Rcd(6) = 60(0.90)

As given that
Rcs = 3Rcd

So (2)(3)Rcd + 6Rcd = 54

12Rcd = 48
Rcd = 4 cycle/ hr.
For Rcs
Rcs = 3Rcd
Rcs = 3(4)
Rcs = 12 cycle/hr.
Rt = Rcs + 2Rcd
Rt = 12 + 2(3)
Rt = 18 transactions/hr.
As for 5 aisles
Rt = 5(19)
Rt = 90 transactions/hr.

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Question no; 10
The length of one aisle in an AS/RS is 100 m and its height is 20 m. Horizontal
travel speed is 2.0 m/sec. The vertical speed is specified so that the storage system
is “square in time,” which means that L/vy = H/vz. The pick-and-deposit time is 15
sec. Determine the expected throughput rate (transactions/hr) for the aisle if the
expected ratio of the number of transactions performed under single-command
cycles to the number of transactions performed under dual-command cycles is 2:1.
The system operates continuously during the hour.
Given data:
H = 20 m.
L = 100 m.
Vy = 2 m/sec
L/Vy = H/Vz
Tpd = 15 sec
Rcs = 2Rcd
Find:
Rt = ?
Solution:
As we know that for Tcs
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd
as given L/Vy = H/Vz
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5L/Vy) + 2Tpd
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy,) + 2Tpd
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5(100)/2) + 2(15)
Tcs = 2 Max (25) + 30
Tcs = 80 s/cycle = 1.33 min/cycle

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also we know that for Tcd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
as given L/Vy = H/Vz
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75L/Vy) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(100)/2) +4(15)
Tcd = 2Max (37.5) + 60
Tcd = 97.5 s/cycle = 1.6 min/cycle
For Rcs and Rcd we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60

Rcs(1.33) + Rcd(1.6) = 60

As given that
Rcs = 2Rcd

So (1.33)(2)Rcd + (1.6)Rcd = 60

4.26Rcd = 60
Rcd = 14.08 cycle/ hr.
For Rcs
Rcs = 2Rcd
Rcs = 2(14.08)
Rcs = 28.16 cycle/hr.
Rt = Rcs + 2Rcd
Rt = 28.16 + 2(14.08)
Rt = 56.33 transactions/hr.

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Question no: 11
An automated storage/retrieval system has four aisles. The storage racks in each
aisle are 40 ft high and 200 ft long. The S/R machine for each aisle travels at a
horizontal speed of 400 ft/min and a vertical speed of 60 ft/min. If the pick-and-
deposit time = 0.3 min, determine the throughput rate (loads moved/hr) of the
AS/RS, under the assumption that time spent each hour performing single-
command cycles is twice the time spent performing dual-command cycles, and that
the AS/RS operates at 90% utilization.
Given data:
H = 40 ft.
L = 200ft.
Vy = 400 ft/min
Vz= 60 ft/min
Tpd = 0.3 min
TcsRcs = 2TcdRcd
Find:
Rt = ?
Solution:
As we know that for Tcs
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5L/Vy, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd
Tcs = 2 Max (0.5(200)/400, 0.5(40)/60) + 2(0.3)
Tcs = 2 Max (0, 0.5H/Vz) + 2Tpd

also we know that for Tcd

Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75H/Vz) +4Tpd
as given L/Vy = H/Vz
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy, 0.75L/Vy) +4Tpd
Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75L/Vy) +4Tpd
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Tcd = 2Max ( 0.75(100)/2) +4(15)
Tcd = 2Max (37.5) + 60
Tcd = 97.5 s/cycle = 1.6 min/cycle
For Rcs and Rcd we know that

RcsTcs + RcdTcd = 60

Rcs(1.33) + Rcd(1.6) = 60

As given that
Rcs = 2Rcd

So (1.33)(2)Rcd + (1.6)Rcd = 60

4.26Rcd = 60
Rcd = 14.08 cycle/ hr.
For Rcs
Rcs = 2Rcd
Rcs = 2(14.08)
Rcs = 28.16 cycle/hr.
Rt = Rcs + 2Rcd
Rt = 28.16 + 2(14.08)
Rt = 56.33 transactions/hr.

Question no: 12
An AS/RS with one aisle is 300 ft long and 60 ft high. The S/R machine has a
maximum speed of 300 ft/min in the horizontal direction. It accelerates from zero
to 300 ft/min in a distance of 15 ft. On approaching its target position (where the
S/R machine will transfer a load onto or off of its platform), it decelerates from
300 ft/min to a full stop in 15 ft. The maximum vertical speed is 60 ft/min, and the
vertical acceleration and deceleration distances are each 3 ft. Assume simultaneous
horizontal and vertical movement, and that the rates of acceleration and
deceleration are constant in both directions. The pick-and deposit time = 0.3 min.
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Using the general approach of the Material Handling Institute method for
computing cycle time but adding considerations for acceleration and deceleration,
determine the single-command and dual-command cycle times.
Data:

Solution:

Question no: 13
An AS/RS with four aisles is 80 m long and 18 m high. The S/R machine has a
maximum speed of 1.6 m/sec in the horizontal direction. It accelerates from zero to
1.6 m/sec in a distance of 2.0 m. On approaching its target position (where the S/R
machine will transfer a load onto or off of its platform), it decelerates from 1.6
m/sec to a full stop in 2.0 m. The maximum vertical speed is 0.5 m/sec, and the
vertical acceleration and deceleration distances are each 0.3 m. Rates of
acceleration and deceleration are constant in both directions. Pick-and-deposit time
= 12 sec. Utilization of the AS/RS is assumed to be 90%, and the number of dual
command cycles = the number of single command cycles.
(a) Calculate the single-command and dual-command cycle times, including
considerations for acceleration and deceleration.
(b) Determine the throughput rate for the system.
Data:

Solution:

Question no: 14
A single carousel storage system is located in a factory making small
assemblies. It is 20 m long and 1.0 m wide. The pick-and-deposit time is
0.25 min. The speed at which the carousel operates is 0.5 m/sec. The storage
system has a 90% utilization. Determine the hourly throughput rate.
Data:
L = 20 m
W=1m
Tpd = 0.25 min
Vc = 0.5 m/sec
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U = 90% = 0.90
Find:
Tc =?
Solution:
As we know that
C = 2(L – W) + πW
C = 2(20 – 1) + π(1)
C = 38 + 3.14
C = 41.14 m
Also we know that
Tc = C/4Vc + Tpd
Tc = 41.14/4(0.5) + (0.25)(60)
Tc = 35.57 sec
Tc = 0.59 min
Also we know that
Rt = Rc =60/Tc
Rt = Rc = 60/0.59
Rt = Rc = 63.12 Transaction/hr.

Question no: 15
A storage system serving an electronics assembly plant has four storage
carousels, each with its own manually operated pick-and-deposit station.
The pick-and-deposit time is 0.30 min. Each carousel is 60 ft long and 2.5 ft
wide. The speed at which the system revolves is 85 ft/min. Determine the
throughput rate of the storage system.
Data:
L = 60 ft.
W = 2.5 ft.
Tpd = 0.30 min
Vc = 85 ft/min
Find:
Tc =?
Solution:
As we know that
C = 2(L – W) + πW
C = 2(60 – 2.5) + π(2.5)
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C = 122.85 ft.

Also we know that

Tc = C/4Vc + Tpd
Tc = 122.85/4(85) + (0.30)(60)
Tc = 18.36 sec
Tc = 0.306 min
Also we know that
Rt = Rc =60/Tc
Rt = Rc = 60/0.306
Rt = Rc = 196.07 transaction/hr.

Question no: 16
A single carousel storage system has an oval rail loop that is = 30 ft long and 3 ft
wide. Fifty carriers are equally spaced around the oval. Suspended from each
carrier are five bins. Each bin has a volumetric capacity = 0.95 ft3. Carousel speed
= 100 ft/min. Average pick-and-deposit time for a retrieval = 20 sec.
Determine
(a) Volumetric capacity of the storage system
(b) Hourly retrieval rate of the storage system
Data:
L = 30 ft.
W = 3 ft.
Tpd = 20 sec
Vc = 100 ft/min
Each bin Volumetric Capacity = 0.95 ft3
nc = 60
nb = 5
Find:
Volumetric Capacity of total storage = ?
Tc =?
Solution:
(a)
Total number of bins = ncnb

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= 60(5) = 300 bins
Also we know that
Total volumetric capacity = (Total number of bins)(Each bin Volumetric
capacity)
Total Volumetric Capacity = (300)(0.95) = 285
(b)
As we know that
C = 2(L – W) + πW
C = 2(30 – 3) + π(3)
C = 63.42 ft.
Also we know that
Tc = C/4Vc + Tpd
Tc = 63.42/4(100) + 20/60
Tc = 0.491 sec
Also we know that
Rt = Rc =60/Tc
Rt = Rc = 60/0.49
Rt = Rc = 122.44 transaction/hr.

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