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Name
Reg No A
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
07 THRISSUR CLUSTER
SECOND SEMESTER M.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION APRIL 2018
Department Production Engineering
Specialisation Manufacturing Systems Management
07PE6102 MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
Time 3 hours Max.Marks: 60
Answer all six questions. Part of each question is compulsory.
Answer either part or part of each question
Q.no. Module 1 Marks
1a How manufacturing systems are classified. 4
Answer b or c
b Describe manufacturing system model building. 5
c What are the uses of manufacturing models. 5
Q.no. Module 2 Marks
2a Differentiate between paced and unpaced lines. 4
Answer b or c
b With a numerical example explain RPW heuristics. 5
c Describe sequencing mixed models with an example. 5
Q.no. Module 3 Marks
3a How schedules are generated 4
Answer b or c
b List and explain different dispatching rules 5
c Describe 2 machines flow shop scheduling with an example 5
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Q.no. Module 4 Marks
4a How order picking is carried out 4
Answer b or c
b Explain ware house design 5
c Explain locations in ware houses 5
Q.no. Module 5 Marks
5a Discuss FMS and its components 5
Answer b or c
b How parts are assigned to machines in FMS 7
c Explain planning and control hierarchy of FMS 7
Q.no. Module 6 Marks
6a Describe principles of material handling 5
Answer b or c
b Design a material handling system for a cement manufacturing unit. 7
c Explain the design and operation of AGVs. 7