Feed procurement glossary
Feed mill capacity
Definition
Feed mill capacity is the tonnage a plant can produce per hour or per day under stated conditions. It depends on feed type, changeovers, uptime and the slowest machine in the chain.
Why it matters
Rated capacity and realistic capacity often differ substantially.
When it affects procurement
When converting annual demand into a design point for equipment selection.
Example
A 10 t/h rated mill running 16 hours across 300 days delivers far less than 24/7 arithmetic suggests.
Frequently asked questions
How do I size capacity from annual demand?
Divide annual tonnage by realistic annual operating hours, then add margin for growth and changeovers.