COLD STORAGE FOR FRUITS,VEGETABLES AND PULSES
[CODE NO.1988]
The gap in cold storage capacity in various states
• Cold Storage Requirement: 611.30 lakh MT
• Present Capacity: 242.98 lakh MT
• Gap: 368.32 Lakh MT
Controlled atmosphere storage is a system for holding produce in an atmosphere that differs substantially from normal air in respect to CO 2 and O2 levels. Controlled atmosphere storage refers to the constant monitoring and adjustment of the CO2 and O2 levels within gas tight stores or containers. The gas mixture will constantly change due to metabolic activity of the respiring fruits and vegetables in the store and leakage of gases through doors and walls. The gases are therefore measured periodically and adjusted to the predetermined level by the introduction of fresh air or nitrogen or passing the store atmosphere through a chemical to remove CO2.
There are different types of controlled atmosphere storage depending mainly on the method or degree of control of the gases. Some researchers prefer to use the terms”static controlled atmosphere storage” and “flushed controlled atmosphere storage” to define the two most commonly used systems. “Static” is where the product generates the atmosphere and “flushed” is where the atmosphere is supplied from a flowing gas stream, which purges the store continuously. Systems may be designed which utilize flushing initially to reduce the O2 content then either injecting CO2 or allowing it to build up through respiration, and then maintenance of this atmosphere by ventilation and scrubbing.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant capacity 5000 MT Cold Storage
Land & Building Rs. 2.79 Cr
lant & Machinery Rs. 2.61 Cr
W.C. for 1 Month Rs. 16.95 Lacs
Total Capital Investment Rs. 5.74 Cr
Rate of Return 42%
Break Even Point 45%
• INTRODUCTION
• USES
• B.I.S. SPECIFICATIONS
• MARKET SURVEY
• SELECTION OF LOCATION FOR THE COLD STORAGE
• INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
• QUICK COOLING METHODS
• TECHNICAL NOTE
• SELECTION OF THE REFRIGERATION PLANT CAPACITY & MACHINERY
• GOVT. FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME
• COMPLETE PLANT SUPPLIERS ON TURNKEY BASIS OF COLD STORAGES (CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE)
• SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERIES
• SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR COLD STORAGE PLANTS
• LIST OF COLD STORAGES
• SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
• LIST OF CONSULTANTS WHO CAN INSTALL COLD STORAGE
• INDUSTRIAL ETP PLANT MANUFACTURE/SUPPLIER
• LIST OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS
• UTILITIES
• SWOT ANALYSIS
APPENDIX – A :
1. COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS
2. LAND & BUILDING
3. PLANT AND MACHINERY
4. FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
5. RAW MATERIAL
6. SALARY AND WAGES
7. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
8. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
9. COST OF PRODUCTION
10. PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
11. BREAK EVEN POINT
12. RESOURCES OF FINANCE
13. INTEREST CHART
14. DEPRECIATION CHART
15. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
16. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET