Plant Location

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  • Created by: J.E.C.
  • Created on: 28-04-14 17:38
Nowadays new plants are built near existing ones, because?
There is more likely to be the required skilled labour already there. The feedstock for the process is already being produced there. Less opposition to building. Sve money - share facilities.
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Well-established locations may not always be ideal due to..?
Opposition from locals towards more development.
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Chemical companies seek more remote locations but risk...?
'Ruining the countryside'
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Give two factors influencing the choice of site?
1. Good communications network 2. Transport links
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Ideally the site would be level and free from danger of..?
Subsidence
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The ___ and ___ of waste is also another concern?
Treatment, disposal
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Well-established locations may not always be ideal due to..?

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Opposition from locals towards more development.

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Chemical companies seek more remote locations but risk...?

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Give two factors influencing the choice of site?

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Ideally the site would be level and free from danger of..?

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