Process location decisions
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Author: Ellen Zhuang [2016]
Stewards: Daniel Garcia, and Fengqi You
Introduction
Location is one of the first decisions in the design of a new chemical plant. It impacts the profitability of the project and the scope for future expansion. If the project is a new facility, a suitable site must be found and an optimal layout of the site and process units must be planned. If the project adds to an existing site, the impact of the new addition on the existing plant must be considered. The plant also needs to accommodate for the nearby infrastructure, the services that it requires, and its environmental impacts.
Location Selection Factors
A plant's site is chosen based on several factors.