Industry Overview
Crude rice bran oil (CRBO) is extracted from high-grade rice bran, including the germ and inner husk of brown rice, under controlled processing conditions before further use or consumption. Rice bran is a significant source of rice oil, although a substantial portion continues to be utilized as animal feed rather than being processed for oil recovery. Rice bran oil also has applications in the FMCG, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries because of its nutraceutical components.
Crude rice bran oil is valued for its nutritional characteristics, mild flavour, longer shelf life, and high smoking point of 490 F (254 C), making refined rice bran oil suitable for high-temperature cooking such as stir-frying and deep-frying. However, CRBO with high free fatty acids (FFA) is unsuitable for edible applications and can instead serve as a renewable, low-cost feedstock for biodiesel production. Esterification and transesterification of high-FFA CRBO have also been investigated to produce rice bran oil methyl ester for use in compression ignition engines and to reduce reliance on petroleum-based diesel.
The report identifies growing demand for rice bran oil because of consumer awareness of vitamins, antioxidants, and trans-free fat. It also highlights the use of solvent extraction, particularly with hexane, to recover oil from stabilized rice bran, followed by chemical or physical refining where food-grade specifications are required. The report further notes environmental and safety considerations associated with volatile, flammable, and toxic organic solvents.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 98.8 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (3885 sq.mt.) | Rs. 4.55 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 5.03 Cr |
| Working Capital for 0.25 Months | Rs. 1.31 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 11.40 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 60% |
| Break Even Point | 67% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- USES/APPLICATIONS
- HEALTH BENEFITS OF RICE BRAN OIL
- HEART HEALTHY
- REGULATES BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
- POTENT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS
- PREVENTS CANCER
- BOLSTERS IMMUNE HEALTH
- COMBATS BAD BREATH
- RICE BRAN OIL FOR ENHANCED SKIN HEALTH
- MARKET OVERVIEW
- ASIA-PACIFIC IS THE LARGEST MARKET
- COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES
- FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CRUDE AND REFINED RICE BRAN OIL
- FORMULATION
- RAW MATERIALS
- RICE BRAN
- HEXANE
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS STEPS
- PREPARATORY SECTION:
- MAIN EXTRACTION
- DESOLVENTISATION
- DISTILLATION
- PROCESS FLOW
- ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- ETP FACILITY
- ETP FLOW DIAGRAM (TYPICAL)
- SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER EFFLUENT
- STP FLOW DIAGRAM (TYPICAL)
- WASTE GENERATION & MANAGEMENT/GREEN BELT
- GREEN BELT
- WATER (ESTIMATED)
- WASTE (ESTIMATED)
- FLUE GAS (ESTIMATED)
- PLANT/MACHINERY (BROADLY)
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERIES/TURNKEY
- COMPLETE PLANT SUPPLIERS ON TURNKEY BASIS
- COOLING TOWER
- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
- INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
- LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
- POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
- BOILERS
- AIR COMPRESSORS
- PROCESS EQUIPMENTS
- STORAGE TANKS
- D.G. SETS
- POWER TRANSFORMERS
- ETP PLANTS
- PLATEFORM WEIGHING MACHINE
- ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
- SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP
- UTILITIES PER MONTH (ESTIMATED)
- 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:
- SPECIFIC FACTORS
- TRANSPORTATION:
- WASTE DISPOSAL:
- LABOR:
- REGULATORY LAWS:
- TAXES:
- SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
- COMMUNITY FACTORS:
- VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
- FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
- HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
- ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
- CONSTRUCTION PHASE
- OPERATION PHASE
- MITIGATION MEASURES (PROPOSED)
- HSE REQUIREMENT
- SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL MEASURE
- POTENTIAL RISKS
- PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
- PROJECT FINANCIALS
- BASIS & PRESUMPTIONS (FOR PROFITABILITY WORKINGS)
- PRELIMINARY LAYOUT
- CONCLUSIONS
Appendix
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Crude rice bran oil is the oil recovered from rice bran before refining. Rice bran contains the germ and outer layers of the rice kernel and is a significant source of rice oil. The report describes CRBO as a product that can be obtained through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction. Depending on its free fatty acid level and other characteristics, the crude oil may require chemical or physical refining before it can meet food-grade vegetable oil specifications.
Crude rice bran oil can be extracted mechanically or through solvent extraction. In the solvent process described in the report, stabilized rice bran is sent to an extraction area where oil is separated from the bran, producing crude rice bran oil and defatted rice bran. Hexane is identified as the most commonly used solvent because of its extraction efficiency and cost advantages, while ethanol and isopropanol have also been proposed as alternatives. The recovered crude oil can subsequently undergo refining.
Hexane is widely used for rice bran oil extraction because it is effective at recovering oil and is relatively economical for industrial processing. The report notes that solvent extraction can recover oil efficiently from materials with low oil content and from pre-pressed oil cakes. However, hexane is volatile, flammable, and toxic, creating safety and environmental considerations. Industrial facilities therefore require appropriate solvent handling, containment, recovery systems, ventilation, fire protection, pollution control, and occupational safety measures.
After extraction, crude rice bran oil can be subjected to chemical or physical refining to achieve the required specifications. The report identifies desolventisation and distillation as process steps associated with solvent extraction, while the crude oil itself may require further treatment depending on its quality and intended application. High-FFA crude rice bran oil that does not meet edible-oil requirements may also be considered as a feedstock for biodiesel production through processes such as esterification and transesterification.
Rice bran oil is used in edible applications as well as in several industrial sectors. Refined rice bran oil is valued for its mild flavour and high smoking point, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking. The report also identifies applications in FMCG, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries because of its nutraceutical components. When crude rice bran oil has high free fatty acids and is unsuitable for edible use, it can be considered for non-edible applications, including use as a renewable feedstock for biodiesel production.
Key considerations include raw-material availability, extraction technology, solvent handling, utilities, plant layout, equipment selection, environmental management, and occupational safety. A commercial facility also needs suitable systems for desolventisation, distillation, storage, material handling, process control, wastewater treatment, pollution control, and fire protection. Plant location should consider transportation, power and fuel, water supply, waste disposal, labour, regulatory requirements, site characteristics, and community factors. The report also highlights ETP, STP, green-belt, HSE, and risk-management requirements.
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