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After finalization of process flow for the capacity expansion of an Integrated Steel Plant, considering the overall design requirements and inter-relationship amongst new and existing facilities, overall layout is developed on available space. Optimization of layout is proposed considering sizes, locational relationship of new units with existing operating units, required limiting conditions, transportation logistics and other auxiliary facilities. Prime objective of layout optimization should be proper utilization of available space which has been identified for expansion. Optimized layout can be developed through 3D integrated approach, which considers a common digital model of the entire plant. It can be achieved by merging the engineering output from various vendors, merging the model of existing plants obtained from works, surveys, and vendors so as to create a seamless layout. The final layout shall be best possible and can be executed in time bound manner.
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Ghosh, M.K. Plant Layout Development for Integrated Steel Plant for Capacity Expansion: Design Approach. Trans Indian Inst Met 74, 1099–1106 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-020-02158-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-020-02158-6