Use Process Information Provided Following Table Sequence Flow B Machine Used Available C Q34243422

Use the process information provided in the following table,when the sequence of flow is A → B (any machine can be used ifavailable) → C → D (any machine can be used if available).

OperationNumber of Units of EquipmentDesign Capacity
(by equipment)Planned Utilization
(overall)A1215units/hr75.0%B4155, 145, 185,13570.0%C1210units/hr80.0%D2115, 23573.0%

Calculate the maximum (design) capacity and effective capacity.

Expert Answer

Operation

Number of Units of Equipment

Design Capacity
(by equipment)

Planned Utilization
(overall)

Overall Design Capacity

Overall Efficiency Capacity

A

1

215 units/hr

75.0%

215

215*0.75 =161.25

B

4

155, 145, 185, 135

70.0%

155+145+185+135=620

620*0.7 =434

C

1

210 units/hr

80.0%

210

210*0.8=168

D

2

115, 235

73.0%

115+235=350

350*0.73=255.5

From the table,

maximum (design) capacity =434

effective capacity=168