CHAPTER 6 - EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND FACILITIES
CHAPTER 6 – FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS 1. DESIGN AND MATERIAL · Cost Ø Some of the major costs associated with the purchase of equipment are the purchase price, installation cost, operating costs, maintenance costs and finance charges. Ø Comparing costs for different pieces of equipment that you are considering to purchase. · Size & Design Ø Equipment should easy fit into the space available in the layout of the facility. Ø Oversized equipment can cause as much wasted effort as equipment that is too small. Ø Equipment that sits on the floor and is not easily movable must be elevated on legs or sealed to the floor . Ø Should provide a minimum clearance of 6 inches (15 cm) between floor and bottom surfaces 2. DESIGN AND FABRICATION · ...