Assignment:
An overhead trolley conveyor is configured as a continuous closed loop. The delivery loop has a length of 120 m and the return loop 7- 80 m. All parts loaded at the load station are unloaded at the unload station. Each hook on the conveyor can hold one part. and the hooks are separated by 4 m. Conveyor speed = 125 m/s. Determine: (a) maximum number of parts in the conveyor system, (b) parts flow rate, and (c) maximum loading and unloading times that are compatible with the operation of the conveyor system.
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