Ascorbic Acid (Powder) (Capacity: 6.6 MT per day)

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)