Detailed Project Report on cold storage for fruits, vegetables and pulses

 
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