JIT MINIPLANTS ◆ WHEN USED E Intermediate scale production (1000-1,000,000 Kg/yr) E On-site manufacture of hazardous or difficult to transport materials E Steady-state continuous operation ◆ADⅤ ANTAGES E Minimal transportation and storage of hazardous materials E Tight control of emissions ◆ DISADⅤ ANTAGES E Loss ofeconomy of scale E Design methodology new and relatively untested E Operation by non-expert personnel 1/31/99 Choice of Process Type 51/31/99 Choice of Process Type 5 JIT MINIPLANTS uWHEN USED ð Intermediate scale production (1000 - 1,000,000 Kg/yr) ð On-site manufacture of hazardous or difficult to transport materials ð Steady-state continuous operation uADVANTAGES ð Minimal transportation and storage of hazardous materials ð Tight control of emissions uDISADVANTAGES ð Loss of economy of scale ð Design methodology new and relatively untested ð Operation by non-expert personnel