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Lesson 13. SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR DAIRY PLANT
Module 3. Planning and principle of dairy plant layout
SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR DAIRY PLANT
13.1 Introduction
The space requirement for dairy plant should be estimated for its functional design to have smooth operation. The space requirement of entire dairy plant is estimated by adopting principles of dairy plant layout. It is a basic requirement to estimate the total area required for the dairy plant which include building area, parking, movement of vehicles, roads, ETP etc. The type of layout varies considerably for the same plant after having estimated the space and area requirements for different sections. Land requirement is one of the basic cost factors of the plant and land cost has increased considerably in last decades. Therefore, it is important to design the plant with cost effectiveness. According to size and shape of the plot, the most befitting type of layout is selected and all sections are planned in accordance requirements.
13.2 Area and Space Requirements for Milk Plants
The space requirement for bulk milk storage can be estimated based on the type of storage vessels used (horizontal storage tank, vertical storage tank, silo etc). The space requirement is estimated based on the working space required around the tanks and necessary equipments installed around the tank. It should also facilitates the cleaning operation, manually or CIP.
13.3 Space Requirement for Different Sections of Dairy Plant
Allotment of the space for the specific section and to the specific plant and equipment is a matter of thinking so as to provide sufficient space to each plant and equipment for better functioning at the place for worker. Less space will create congested atmosphere and may cause accident at work in hurry some time; whereas unnecessarily providing more space may cause shortage of land in future and will cost more for maintaining cleanliness. So the space provided for a section should be sufficient enough for working freely and comfortably, which should be planned well with concept of expansion in future also. The sections like boiler, electricity and refrigeration should be kept in isolated area to safe guard the plant from accident and damages
The decisive factors which are to be kept in mind during construction of plant for space are:
• Type of operations to be carried out
• Future expansion