Detailed Project Report on ferric alum

 
FERRIC ALUM
(CODE NO.2002)

Aluminium sulfate (Al2(SO4)3), commonly called alum, is produced as white crystals which are non-combustible and soluble in water. This .dry. hydrate (Al2(SO4)3.14H2O) is 17% Al2O3 and is also sold as a 47% w/w aluminium sulfate solution which is 8% Al2O3. It is also sold in solid form as kibbled, ground or dust.

    Alum are represented by the general formula R1/2 SO4, R2"(SO4)3.24.H2O. Where R and R"are respectively monovalent and trivalent radicals. They are usually the double salts of ammonium, potassium or sodium sulphate with aluminium. Chromium or iron sulphate and are readily preparedy by concentrating and cooling a solution containing molecular proportions of the Component Sulphate.

    Ferric and Non Ferric Alum is marketed in various grades. The cheapest grade called "alum cake". Potash alum also known as alum alumen.

         Ferric alumin is aluminium sulphate containing iron obtained from the bauxite ore. Potash alum is prepared from its naturally occurring minerals such as alunite and Ratinite, but in India these do not occur in appreciable quantities.  Alum was formerly prepared from alum shales by roasting them in year and leaching it out with water. Alum is now produced in India by crystallizing   together equivalent produced in India by Crystallizing together equivalent proportion of potassium sulphate and aluminium sulphate. The solution is concentrated and the crystals are separated out are melted to yield lump alum or recrystalized to obtain large crystals.


         Aluminium Sulphate is covered by three different grade specifications, namely, technical, pure and analytical reagent grade.

         Technical grade is intended for use as a mordant in the dyeing of textiles and as a loading material for better grades of paper.



COST ESTIMATION

Project Name                                           50.00 TON/day
Land & Building (1200 Sq.Mtr)                  Rs.10.10   Cr
Plant & Machinery                                    Rs. 4.17   Cr
W.C. for 3 Months                                     Rs. 3.28   Cr
Total Capital Investment                            Rs. 18.00  Cr
Rate of Return                                          38%
Break Even Point                                       45%


INTRODUCTION    
CHARACTERISTICS & SPECIFICATION    
USES & APPLICATIONS    
B.I.S. SPECIFICATIONS    
FERRIC ALUM PLANT    
RAW MATERIALS    
MARKET SURVEY    
INDIAN DEMAND FOR ALUM    
PRODUCTION (IN TONS) OF ALUM IN INDIA    
INSTALLED CAPACITY, CAPACITY UTILIZATION & PRODUCTION OF ALUM    
APPARENT CONSUMPTION OF ALUM    
ESTIMATED DEMAND    
DEMAND SUPPLY GAP    
GLOBAL SCENARIO OF ALUM    
IMPORTANT GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS    
GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF ALUM    
PRESENT MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF FERRIC ALUM    
PROCESS OUTLINES FOR ALUMINIUM SULFATE MANUFACTURE    
DETAILED PROCESS DESCRIPTION    
REQUIREMENT FOR ALUMINIUM SULPHATE    
METHODS OF TEST FOR ALUM (ALUMINIUM SULFATE)    
DETERMINATION OF ARSENIC    
DETERMINATION OF THE AMMONIUM SALTS    
SAMPLING OF ALUM (ALUMINIUM SULPHATE)    
BLOCK DIAGRAM TO PRODUCE ALUMINIUM SULPHATE    
FERRIC ALUM PLANT    
ALUM    
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OF ALUMINIUM SULPHATE    
PLANT LAYOUT    
COMPLETE PLANT SUPPLIERS OF FERRIC ALUM PLANT    
TO GET REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & OTHER FORMALITES
  FOR EXPORTING NON FERRIC ALUMINIUM SULPHATE    
ADDRESSES OF CONSULTANTS    
ADDRESSES OF PILOT PLANT SUPPLIERS    
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIAL (INDIAN)    
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS (GLOBAL)    
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY    80
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERIES (IMPORTED)    

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