Product quality plant layout design

Employees are not a part of the decision-making for things such as plant layout, lighting, heating, ventilation, product design, process selection and design, determination of work methods, and equipment and materials purchasing. Why should they be held responsible for quality ... 

The Westinghouse APIOOO design employs construction methods and a plant layout that are conducive to safe operations during construction. Much ofthe design is modular which allows the build and test of sub assemblies to be undertaken in a factory environment. The size of the plant and the number of components is also significantly less than previous generations of PWRs. These approaches reduce site construction work and the risks from those activities. Modular constmction in a factory environment also has a positive effect on product quality, which improves safety and facilitates reduced maintenance requirements during the operation of the plant. 

For the design of the plant and the ensuing operation it is practical to stipulate the layout and production data in the contract. For the layout data, media data sheets for the educts may be used. Production data are determined with regard to quantity and quality. For the production quantity or capacity a range is often agreed, within which the plant can be operated. The determination of the product quality depends on the product itself and on the desired product function. Possible quality criteria of gaseous or liquid products are ... 

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