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basic / August 14, 2021

Plot plan

Plot plan shows overall areas & locating co-ordinates of: 1. Process unit 2. Raw material storages   3. Finished product storage   4. Utility generation areas   5. Pipe racks   6. Electrical receiving and distribution substation   7. Facility blocks e.g. Work shop ,weigh bridge, canteen,   8. Administration lock, security , car/lorry park etc.  9. Flare system,   10.Effluent treatment,   […]

By · August 14, 2021 · 2 min read

Plot plan shows overall areas & locating co-ordinates of:

1. Process unit

2. Raw material storages  

3. Finished product storage  

4. Utility generation areas  

5. Pipe racks  

6. Electrical receiving and distribution substation  

7. Facility blocks e.g. Work shop ,weigh bridge, canteen,  

8. Administration lock, security , car/lorry park etc. 

9. Flare system,  

10.Effluent treatment,  

11.Green belt, 

12. Future requirements etc.

Following document are required to develop the plot plan:

·  Plot boundary and contour survey  

·  Access road, rail road  

·  Incoming utilities e.g. Electrical, Power, Water,  

·  Feed stock etc.  

·  Wind direction 

·  Facilities around the plot etc.

Factors to be kept in mind while developing the plot plan:

1. Statutory requirement e.g.

●        factory inspector

●        chief controller explosives

●        tariff advisory committee

●        pollution board

●        local bodies

●        aviation authorities

●        hazardous area classification

2.Site contour, drainage, effluent disposal, plant roads, space for pipe rack, underground lines etc.

3.Process & clients requirements

4.Material movement & workers management

Ensure the following while developing the plot plan:

1) Utilities are closed to process plant to cut down the length of pipes & cable racks

2) Raw material and finished product warehouse / tank ages are close to access road/rail road

3) Utility areas are kept near to each other as utility operators are common.

4) Wind direction taken care of while locating chimneys cooling tower etc.

5) Effluent disposal is towards natural plot gradient

6) Hazardous tank ages are at safe distance from process plant.