ASCORBIC ACID (POWDER) (PRODUCTION RATE – 2000 TONS/YEAR)
[EIRI/EDPR/4579] J.C.: 2796US$
INTRODUCTION
Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic Acid (AA) is an essential nutrient in many multicellular organisms, especially in humans. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and is found in variable quantities in fruits and vegetables and organ meats (e.g., liver and kidney). Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy, widespread connective tissue weakness and capillary fragility. Among chemists, it is used as a reagent for the preparation of fine chemicals, enzymatic reagent and nanomaterials.
Consequently, the detection and quantification of ascorbic acid in food samples, products and nutraceuticals is receiving overwhelming importance among researchers, medical practitioners and also in the pharmaceutical and food industry.
Figure shows the schematic representation of the sources and multifunctional applications of vitamin C in the metabolism of our body.
Vitamin C is abundantly available in many natural sources, including fresh fruits and vegetables.
The richest sources of ascorbic acid including Indian gooseberry, citrus fruits such as limes, oranges and lemons, tomatoes, potatoes, papaya, green and red peppers, kiwifruit, strawberries and cantaloupes, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, fortified cereals and its juices are also rich sources of vitamin C.
Amount of vitamin C in different sources
Vitamin C plays an important role in many physiological processes in humans. It is needed for the repair of tissues in all parts of the body. The important functions of vitamin C include the formation of protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels for healing wounds and forming scar tissue, for repairing and maintaining cartilage, bones, and teeth and aid in the absorption of iron. It can also act as a reducing and capping agent for metal nanoparticles.
Ascorbic acid acts as a reducing and capping agent for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles such as silver, gold, copper, etc. Ascorbic acid molecules can cap or surround the particle and prevent the uncontrolled growth of the particles to micron-sized dimensions.
One of the important properties of vitamin C is its antioxidant activity. Antioxidant activity of vitamin C helps to prevent certain diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, common cold, age-related muscular degeneration and cataract.
It is intended to prepare a Feasibility Report to install an Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) production facility with a capacity of 2000 MT per year as a Green Field Project.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 6.667 MT/Day
Land & Building (9500 sq.mt.) US$ 15.20 Lac
Plant & Machinery US$ 13.20 Lac
Working Capital for 3 Months US$ 17.63 Lac
Total Capital Investment US$ 46.98 Lac
Rate of Return 89%
Break Even Point 28%
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
USES/APPLICATIONS
PROPERTIES & SPECIFICATIONS
MARKET OVERVIEW
FORMULATION
RAW MATERIALS
MANUFACTURING PROCESS STEPS/PROCESS FLOW
CHEMICAL/BIOCHEMICAL REACTIONS
ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
ETP FACILITY
PLANT & MACHINERY (BROADLY)
POTENTIAL TURNKEY/MAJOR PLANT/EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
UTILITY REQUIREMENT (ESTIMATED)–PER MONTH
WASTE EFFLUENT/FLUE GAS EMISSION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
POTENTIAL RISKS
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
MITIGATION MEASURES (PROPOSED)
HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL MEASURE (STORAGE HANDLING)
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY LIABILITY
PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
PROJECT FINANCIALS
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
CONCLUSIONS
PRELIMINARY LAYOUT
APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS
02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
