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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page no.

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Abstract iii

Acknowledgement v

Dedication vii

Table of Contents xii

List of Tables xvi

List of Figures xvii

List of Appendices xix

CHAPTER
I INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Study 2
Company Profile 3
Statement of the Problem 5
Objectives of the Study 6
Scope and Limitation of the Project 7
Significance of the Study 7
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Research Methodology 10

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES 15

Related Literature 15
Related Studies 33
Synthesis 35
Definition of Terms 36

III TECHNICAL STUDY 38

Description of the Present Set-Up 38
Focus of the Study 39
Manufacturing Process 40
Schematic Flow Diagram 41
Plant Layout 42
Analysis of the Present System 43
Operating Procedures 47
Presentation of Alternative Solutions
Alternative No.1
Technical Design 48
Advantages/Disadvantages 49
Proposed Procedure 50
Schematic Diagram 51
Design Calculations 52
Cost- Benefit Analysis 58
Alternative No. 2
Technical Design 60
Advantages/Disadvantages 62
Proposed Procedure 63
Schematic Diagram 64
Design Calculations 65
Cost- Benefit Analysis 71

Alternative No.3.
Technical Design 76
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Advantages/Disadvantages 77
Proposed Procedure 79
Schematic Diagram 80
Design Calculations 81
Cost- Benefit Analysis 90
Recommendation of Best Alternative Solution 94
Implementation of Maintenance Plan 95
Schedule of Action Plan 96

IV ORGANIZATIONAL/MANAGEMENT ASPECT 97
Manpower Requirement 97
Management 98
Direct and Indirect Labor 99
Job Qualifications 102

V ECONOMIC STUDY 105

Engineering Economy Assumptions 105
Selection of Alternatives 106
Alternative No.1
Project Cost 109
Rate of Return 112
Payback Period 112
Alternative No.2
Project Cost 115
Rate of Return 118
Payback Period 119
Alternative No.3
Project Cost 122
Rate of Return 123
Payback Period 124

Summary of Economic Findings 126

Comparison of Best Alternative 127
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VI SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 128

Summary 128
Conclusions 129
Recommendations 131

Literature Cited 133

Appendices 135