Cotton Mill Design
The following had to be considered:
- The cotton count (the coarseness of the yarn)
- The type of machinery chosen
- The site
- The water supply
- Transport
- Building materials available
- Fireproofing and sprinklers
- Prime motor
- Class of gearing
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