The layout and logistics design of a standardized organic fertilizer production line factory are the core factors determining production efficiency, environmental compliance, and operational costs. A rational layout must adhere to the principles of "clear functional zoning, short logistics paths, and prioritizing environmental safety." It should align with the full-process technology of organic fertilizer production—"raw material pretreatment, fermentation and decomposition, deep processing, and finished product storage"—while avoiding cross-contamination of materials and conflicts between personnel and equipment movement. Taking a medium-sized standardized factory with an hourly processing capacity of 10 tons of raw materials (such as cow dung, chicken manure, and sludge) as an example, this article provides a detailed breakdown of the key layout considerations for each functional zone and logistics design solutions, offering practical references for enterprises in factory construction or renovation.

Before planning and layout, it is essential to clarify four core principles to ensure the design is practical, compliant, and flexible

1. Functional zoning and concentration: Group equipment and areas with strong process correlations (e.g., placing the pretreatment zone adjacent to the fermentation zone) to minimize material transportation distances; while isolating high-risk contamination areas (such as raw material storage zones and fermentation zones) from clean areas (e.g., deep processing zones and finished product storage zones) to prevent cross-contamination.

2. Short logistics routes: Design unidirectional logistics paths following the process sequence of "raw materials → pretreatment → fermentation → deep processing → finished products" to avoid detour transportation (e.g., separate routes for raw material and finished product transportation), thereby reducing transportation costs and time losses.

3. Environmental Compliance: The fermentation area and raw material storage area must be located at least 50 meters away from the factory boundary and downwind of the factory (to avoid odor impact on the surrounding environment). The wastewater treatment area and odor removal equipment should be positioned close to the pollution source (e.g., near the fermentation area) to minimize the distance of pollutant transport.

4. Reserve Development Space: The total factory area must allocate 20%-30% for expansion, accommodating future equipment additions (such as new pelletizing or coating lines) or increased storage capacity, to prevent disrupting the existing layout during later modifications.

      A scientifically standardized organic fertilizer production line factory layout and logistics design can not only enhance production efficiency (reducing material transportation time by over 30% and increasing equipment utilization by 20%), but also mitigate environmental risks (cutting odor complaints by 80% and ensuring 100% compliant treatment of wastewater and solid waste), while reserving space for future expansion. It is recommended that enterprises first engage a professional design institute for on-site surveys (considering terrain, wind direction, and surrounding environment) during planning, then adjust the area allocation and equipment configuration based on their production capacity (e.g., 5-ton, 10-ton, or 20-ton per hour) — for instance, small-scale plants (5-ton per hour) can reduce the areas of raw material storage and finished product storage (each accounting for 10% of the total land area), while large-scale plants (20-ton per hour) require additional fermentation equipment and logistics capacity. If you need customized layout plans tailored to specific raw materials (e.g., pure cattle manure or sludge mixtures) or production capacities, please provide detailed parameters for more precise design recommendations.