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AUTOMATION OF MATERIAL HANDLINGIN VIZAG STEEL PLANT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT

SUBMITTED BY

P.Ashok Chakravarthy

Registered No: 1221312101

M.Tech, IE&M.

Under the guidance of

Smt.V.V.K.Lakshmi

Assistant Professor,

Department of Industrial Engineering,

GIT, GITAM University.

Visakhapatnam-530045.


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[5] Jinhe Wang; Sch. of Comput. Eng., Qingdao Technol. Univ., Qingdao, China ; Nan

Zhang;Qinggang He 2009 Automated logistics is very important for the growth of a

manufactory, with which the efficiency of the operation is much obvious than doing the

work manually. Therefore, the application of automated logistics is more and more

important in modern manufactory. This paper discusses the application of logistics

automation, and analyzes the techniques for manual and automated solutions. Finally, theautomated storage & retrieval system is described, and the flexibility and efficiency of the

AS/RS can be rapidly deployed and integrated to provide customers with improved

inventory visibility and maximum throughput.

[6] Bin Hou; Bus. Sch., Hunan Univ. of Technol., Zhuzhou, China,2011.

Optimization oflogistics warehousing distribution is of a significant practical meaning for

improving the efficiency oflogistics. RFID techniques can identify goods exactly, track the

process ofwarehousing distribution and improve its efficiency. This paper establishes an

optimized model of thelogistics warehousing distribution based on RFIDtechnology. By using

this model, the efficiency ofwarehousing and resources utilization can be improved while the

cost oflogistics decreased, and thus improve the customer service.

[7]Hui Tan,Department of Business Management,Nanjing Institute of Industry Technology

The influence and function of RFID in supply chain logistics management, analyzes

the technological advantages of applying RFID and establishes a RFID application

framework in logistics & supply chain management according to the characteristics of RFID

itself and logistics industrial; In order to solve the problem of information sharing and

collaboration among many enterprises in different fields, this paper proposes RFID internet

of things application system based on Web Service-based distribution and states in detail as

to the realization of the system.

[8]Sun Lu, Management School, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China.In recent years, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) gradually becomes essential to

improve the logistics supply chain management. This paper describes the characteristics of

RFID technology, also analyzes problems of RFID applied in logistics supply chain

management, such as the high cost of raw materials, real-time tracking problems, the limited

service, low level of logistics management. The application of RFID technology can achieve

cost savings, real-time tracking of goods, improve the recognition rate, and improve

operating efficiency. On this basis, further study on RFDI development prospects in the

logistics field has a certain reality and reference.


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Report

RFID IN VIZAG STEEL PLANTAt present all the handling activities are performed by visually identifying a product. Writing

down its identifier and entering the information into the appropriate IT system. This process

consumes time, there is also a risk of human error. The hot rolled still coils are tracked in the

yard and with the help of a chalk it is marked. This job is highly tedious. Transporting slab,

sheet, coils between different locations inside the plant and outside the plant is very important

task of the supply chain management. In business case RFID in slab and coil logistics makes

most sense when there is a significant amount of transportation is required between

production sites or a significant amount of coil locations. Inter site transportation requires

secure Identification. Wrong identification of slabs and coils increases the cost, reduces

efficiency, risk of human error and safety issues. Optimal vehicle management is a crucial

step. Due to manual use the number of fleets of trucks, trailers, heavy lifting vehicles are veryhigh. By use of RFID technology optimal use of lifts and vehicles will be possible.

By RFID the identification of each coil both with overhead cranes and forklifts is easier. Both

the overhead crane and forklift operator should have a RFID reader. When this comes in

close contact with the coil it can be identified. The system will keep track where coils are

which have been moved to the target. When the crane moves into the coil storage yard, the

coil ID number and the storage location are identified and co-ordinate in a database. So the

plant worker can locate where coil is present.

A. Slab yard inventory & issue of rolling schedulesAt present for each coil a number is generated by PPC system and accordingly invoice is

prepared. The invoice is sent the customer. By this process there is possibility of human error

at every stage a model of the tag to be attached is enclosed. This contains the Coil No., cast

No, Grade Size, Weight, Destination, and Date of loading. This is passed with the coil. Even

though bar code is mentioned but it is not implemented. Computers are used to process,

analyze and display information about many processes involving moving things.

Entering the information about the status of moving things requires repeated data entry which

is cumbersome, expensive and error-prone. Consequently, many automated systems have

been developed to perform this data entry task. Together these systems are referred to as

automatic identification (Auto ID) system.


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B. Role of RFID Tag in slab yard/coil yard

The slab yard stores a large no of slabs ready for the Hot Strip Mill where each slab will bereheated and rolled into the steel coil. A proper slab is to be fed as per the rolling program. If

a required slab is not at the top of the stack, the above slabs must be put aside first. This is

called slab stack. By RFID proper slab can be identified. The improper slab selection causes

more shuffling operation and even delay in slab delivery. Further charging with improper slab

will create disturbance in the supply chain. At present the supervisor present in the field

locates the slabs and as per his instruction the slabs are being selected and charged by the

crane operator. During delivery to the customer proper coil is selected in yard and loaded in

the locomotives.

Conclusion:

In the given project so far the literature review is being completed, related data for the

purpose of the project is being collected and the required calculations are being calculated by

using effective methodology which result in improvement in problem solution of the project

Finally, the documentation work needed to be completed

Signature of the Guide,

(Smt.V.V.K.Lakshmi)

Submitted by

P.Ashok Chakravarthy

(Regd NO: 1221312101)


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