Cotton Mill - Cotton Mill Design

Cotton Mill Design

The following had to be considered:

  1. The cotton count (the coarseness of the yarn)
  2. The type of machinery chosen
  3. The site
  4. The water supply
  5. Transport
  6. Building materials available
  7. Fireproofing and sprinklers
  8. Prime motor
  9. Class of gearing

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