QUARTZ POWDER (99%) (CAP: 200 MT/DAY)
[EIRI/EDPR/4501] J.C.: 2717XL
INTRODUCTION
Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth's crust. Silica is found commonly in the crystalline state and rarely in an amorphous state. It is composed of one atom of silicon and two atoms of oxygen resulting in the chemical formula SiO2 Sand consists of small grains or particles of mineral and rock fragments. Although these grains may be of any mineral composition, the dominant component of sand is the mineral quartz, which is composed of silica (silicon dioxide). Other components may include aluminium, feldspar and iron-bearing minerals. Sand with particularly high silica levels that is used for purposes other than construction is referred to as silica sand or industrial sand.
For a particular source of sand to be suitable for glassmaking, it must not only contain a very high proportion of silica but also should not contain more than strictly limited amounts of certain metallic elements. Silica sand is also normally required to be well-sorted, i.e. to have grains of an approximately uniform size. Most sources of sand used by the construction industry do not satisfy these requirements and are not, therefore, suitable for glassmaking.
Industrial uses of silica sand depend on its purity and physical characteristics. Some of the more important physical properties are: grain size and distribution, grain shape, grain strength and refractoriness.
Industrial sand is a term normally applied to high purity silica sand products with closely controlled sizing. It is a more precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels.
Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed solely of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. In spite of its simple chemical formula, SiO2, silica exists in many different shapes and crystalline structures. Found most commonly in the crystalline state, it also occurs in an amorphous form resulting from weathering or plankton fossilization.
For industrial and manufacturing applications, deposits of silica yielding products of at least 95% SiO2 are preferred. Silica is hard, chemically inert and has a high melting point, attributable to the strength of the bonds between the atoms. These are prized qualities in applications like foundries and filtration systems. Quartz may be transparent to translucent and has a vitreous lustre, hence its use in glassmaking and ceramics. Industrial sand’s strength, silicon dioxide contribution and non-reactive properties make it an indispensable ingredient in the production of thousands of everyday products.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 200 MT/Day
Land & Building (7050 sq.mt.) Rs. 4.69 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 3.14 Cr
Working Capital for 0.5 Months Rs. 75 Lac
Total Capital Investment Rs. 8.98 Cr
Rate of Return 24%
Break Even Point 63%
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES OF SILICA SAND
GRADES OF SILICA SAND
HAZARDS
TOXIC BY INHALATION
QUARTZ SIO2 CRYSTALLIZED SILICON DIOXIDE.
PROPERTIES
SPECIFICATION AND COMPOSITION
ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION OF QUARTZ POWDER
USES AND APPLICATIONS
INDUSTRIAL SAND APPLICATIONS
GRADES OF SILICA SAND FOR GLASSMAKING
SCOPE FOR SUBSTITUTING DIFFERENT GRADES OF SILICA GLASS
BIS SPECIFICATIONS
MARKET OVERVIEW
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
GLOBAL MARKET
PRODUCT INSIGHTS
END-USER INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
REST OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA QUARTZ MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY
RAW MATERIALS
MINERAL PROPERTIES
QUARTZ POWDER DESCRIPTION
QUARTZ POWDER PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE:
QUARTZ POWDER STANDARD GRANULATIONS AVAILABLE:
SAND SIZES:
GRAVEL SIZES:
POWDER SIZES
RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
QUARTZ LUMPS
PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF QUARTZ POWDER
PROCESS FLOW
MAIN STEPS
RAW MATERIAL PREPARATION
CRUSHING PROCESS
PRIMARY CRUSHING
SECONDARY CRUSHING
TERTIARY CRUSHING
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF GRINDING ARE:
THE TWO STAGES OF GRINDING ARE:
COARSE GRINDING:
SIZING
THERE ARE TWO METHODS OF INDUSTRIAL SIZING.
QUALITY CONTROL
AS PER BIS
PACKING
MARKING
THE BAGS SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
PLANT & MACHINERIES (BROADLY)
MACHINERY USED ARE BROADLY DETAILED BELOW
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES
CRUSHING TECHNOLOGIES
JAW CRUSHERS
GYRATORY (CONE) CRUSHERS
ROLLER CRUSHERS
HAMMER CRUSHER
IMPACTOR/IMPACT BREAKERS
ROTOPOCTOR
SCREENING TECHNOLOGIES
GRIZZLIES TYPE SCREENS
VIBRATING SCREEN
ROTARY SCREEN
WASHING TECHNOLOGIES
MATERIAL HANDLING TECHNOLOGIES USED IN CRUSHING UNITS
FEEDERS
CONVEYORS
TYPES OF CONVEYORS ARE AS FOLLOWS
BUCKET ELEVATORS
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF QUARTZ POWDER
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS
CRUSHING PLANT
BALL MILL
POWER TRANSFORMER
ELECTRICAL PANEL
SHOT BLASTING MACHINE
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENTS
AIR COMPRESSOR
PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
HDPE BAGS
UTILITIES REQUIREMENT (ESTIMATED - MONTH)
WASTE EFFLUENT/FLUE GAS EMISSION (ESTIMATED)
GREEN BELT
WATER
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE ARE:
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
PRIMARY FACTORS
RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
MARKETS:
POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
WATER SUPPLY:
CLIMATE:
TRANSPORTATION:
WASTE DISPOSAL:
LABOR:
REGULATORY LAWS:
TAXES:
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
COMMUNITY FACTORS:
FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
OPERATION PHASE
MITIGATION MEASURES (PROPOSED)
HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
PROJECT FINANCIALS
BASIS & PRESUMPTIONS (FOR PROFITABILITY WORKINGS)
PRELIMINARY PLANT LAYOUT
CONCLUSIONS
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)
