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The document contains 10 problems related to automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). The problems involve calculating storage capacities, dimensions, throughput rates, and cycle times for different AS/RS configurations under given specifications and parameters.

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Storage System Exercises

The document contains 10 problems related to automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). The problems involve calculating storage capacities, dimensions, throughput rates, and cycle times for different AS/RS configurations under given specifications and parameters.

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STORAGE SYSTEM EXERCISES

1) Each aisle of a six-aisle automated storage/retrieval system is to contain 30 storage


compartments in the length direction and 6 compartments in the vertical direction. All
storage compartments will be the same size to accommodate standard-size pallets of
dimensions, the depth, width, and the height dimensions of a unit load are 42 in and 42
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 20 in
above floor level.

2) 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.

3) A unit load AS/RS for work-in-process storage in a factory must be designed to store
2,000 pallet loads, with an allowance of no less than 20% additional storage
compartments for peak periods and flexibility. The unit load pallet dimensions are depth
x = 36 in and width y = 48 in. Maximum height of a unit load = 42 in. It has been
determined that the AS/RS will consist of four aisles with one S/R machine per aisle.
The maximum ceiling height (interior) of the building permitted by local ordinance is
60 ft, so the AS/RS must fit within this height limitation. The rack structure will be built
2 ft above floor level, and the clearance between the rack structure and the ceiling of the
building must be at least 18 in. Determine the dimensions (height, length, and width) of
the rack structure.

4) 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 400 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 assumption that storage system utilization = 85%
and the number of single-command and dual-command cycles are equal.

5) An AS/RS is used for work-in-process storage in a manufacturing facility. The AS/RS


has six aisles, each aisle being 200 ft long and 30 ft high. The horizontal and vertical
speeds of the S/R machine are 300 ft/min and 30 ft/min, respectively. The S/R machine
requires 15 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 250 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?

6) A six-aisle automated storage/retrieval system is in an integrated factory-warehouse


facility. The storage racks in each aisle are 20 m high and 100 m long. The S/R machine
for each aisle travels at a horizontal speed of 3 m/sec and a vertical speed of 0.6 m/sec.
Pick and-deposit time = 15 sec. 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 90%
utilization. Determine the throughput rate (loads moved/hr) of the AS/RS.

7) The length of one aisle in an AS/RS is 80 m and its height is 16 m. Horizontal travel
speed is 3.0 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 3:1. The system operates
continuously during the hour.

8) A single carousel storage system is in a factory making small assemblies. It is 12 m


long and 0.5 m wide. The pick-and-deposit time is 0.15 min. The speed at which the
carousel operates is 0.5 m/sec. The storage system has an 80% utilization. Determine
the hourly throughput rate.

9) A single carousel storage system has an oval rail loop that is = 60 ft long and 2 ft
wide.
Sixty carriers are equally spaced around the oval. Suspended from each carrier are four
bins. Each bin has a volumetric capacity = 1 ft3. Carousel speed = 150 ft/min. Average
pick-and-deposit time for a retrieval = 15 sec. Determine
(a) volumetric capacity of the storage system and
(b) hourly retrieval rate of the storage system.

10) A carousel storage system is to be designed to serve a mechanical assembly plant.


The
specifications on the system are that it must have a total of 400 storage bins and a
throughput of at least 125 storage and retrieval transactions/hr. Two alternative
configurations are being considered: (1) a one-carousel system and (2) a two-carousel
system. In either case, the width of the carousel is to be 4.0 ft and the spacing between
carriers = 2.5 ft. One picker-operator will be required for the one-carousel system and
two picker-operators will be required for the two-carousel system. In either system, vc
= 75 ft/min. For the convenience of the picker-operator, the height of the carousel will
be limited to five bins. The standard time for a pick-and-deposit operation at the
load/unload station = 0.4 min if one part is picked or stored per bin and 0.6 min if more
than one part is picked or stored. Assume that 50% of the transactions will involve more
than one part. Determine
(a) the required length of the one-carousel system and
(b) the corresponding throughput rates.
(c) the required length of the two-carousel system and
(d) the corresponding throughput rates.
(e) Which system better satisfies the design specifications?

REFERENCES
Mikell P. Groover, “Automation,
Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing”, Pearson Education
Limited 2016.

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