Question: An overhead trolley conveyor is configured as a continuous closed loop. The delivery loop has a length of 120 m and the return loop 7- 80 m. All parts loaded at the load station are unloaded at the unload station. Each hook on the conveyor can hold one part. and the hooks are separated by 4 m. Conveyor speed = 125 m/s. Determine:
(a) maximum number of parts in the conveyor system,
(b) parts flow rate, and
(c) maximum loading and unloading times that are compatible with the operation of the conveyor system.