Detailed Project Report on LACTIC ACID

LACTIC ACID
[CODE NO. 3313]


Lactic Acid occurs as a colorless or yellow, syrupy liquid consisting of a mixture of lactic acid (C3H6O3) and lactic acid lactate (C6H10O5). It is obtained by the lactic fermentation ofsugars or is prepared synthetically. It is usually available in solutions containing the equivalent of from 50% to 90% lactic acid. It is hygroscopic, and when concentrated by boiling, the acid condenses to form lactic acid lactate, 2-(lactoyloxy) propanoic acid, that on dilution and heating hydrolyzes to Lactic Acid. It is miscible with water and with alcohol.

Function: Acidifier.

Lactic acid (2-Hydroxy propanoic acid, L-hydroxy propionic acid) is  a fermentation product of molasses glucose. It occurs wildly in nature. It is the principal acid constituents of sour milk & a normal constituent of blood & muscle tissue of animals.

Lactic acid  is a  very  important  industrial  Chemical & is consumed,  by  many industries like  food,  beverages,  plastics, textile leather industry etc.

Lactic acid has a pleasant sour taste but no odour.  It is completely miscible with water, alcohol, & other, although it is insoluble in chloroform; then it does not crystallise from solution as do as do other acids. Also, its low melting point means that it is a liquid at most encountered temperature. It is a weak acid with good solvent properties & it polymerizes readily for the production of polymers. In addition many of its salts are quite soluble in water. These various properties have allowed lactic acid to find wide commercial usage.


COST ESTIMATION

Plant  Capacity                                                  :     5.00 TONS/day
land & Building (5000 Sq.Mtrs)                      :    Rs. 6.79   Cr
Plant & Machinery                                             :    Rs. 3.93   Cr
Working Capital for 3 Months                         :    Rs. 1.21   Cr
Total Capital Investment                                  :    Rs. 12.42  Cr
Rate of Return                                                   :    47%
Break Even Point                                               :    41%

INTRODUCTION    
FUNCTION: ACIDIFIER.    
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES    
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES    
USES & APPLICATIONS    
APPLICATIONS OF LACTIC ACID IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY    
APPLICATIONS OF LACTIC ACID IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY    
CONFECTIONERY    
BEER AND WINE    
BEVERAGES    
OLIVES, PICKLES, CABBAGE, GHERKINS    
DAIRY PRODUCTS    
MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS    
LACTIC ACID IS ALSO USED IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF SHELF-LIFE
OF BUFFALO MEAT.    
MARKET SURVEY    
LACTIC ACID & POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET, BY APPLICATION    
LACTIC ACID & POLYLACTIC ACID MARKET, BY REGION   
COMPETITIVE MARKET SHARE    
PRESENT SUPPLY LEVEL    
STATUS OF INDIAN TECHNOLOGY    
OBSERVATIONS ON INDIAN R&D EFFORTS    
CONTINOUS FERMENTATION PROCESS    
IMPROVEMENT OF PROCESS YIELDS    
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS    
GENERAL DETAILS    
IDENTIFICATION OF INVESTOR    
INSTALLED CAPACITY & PRODUCTION OF LACTIC ACID    
APPARENT CONSUMPTION OF LACTIC ACID    
ESTIMATED DEMAND    
PRESENT MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS    
HOW IS LACTIC ACID PRODUCED    
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION    
B.I.S. REQUIREMENTS    
TABLE 1 REQUIREMENT FOR LACTIC ACID    
METHOD OF TEST FOR LACTIC ACID    
MANUFACTURING PROCESS    
RAW MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS    
PROCESS FLOW SHEET    
PLANT LAYOUT    
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT    
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS    
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED    
IN THE PROJECT REPORT    
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES    
OTHER COMMERCIAL METHODS    
EXAMPLE 1    
PRETREATMENT OF CARRIER, LOADING OF BIOREACTOR AND
BINDING OF CELLS    
EXAMPLE 2    
FIRST REFRESHING OF CELLS    
EXAMPLE 3    
PRODUCTION OF LACTATE    
EXAMPLE 4    
ION EXCHANGE OF LACTATE INTO LACTIC ACID    
EXAMPLE 4A    
ION EXCHANGE OF LACTATE INTO LACTIC ACID    
EXAMPLE 5    
SECOND REFRESHING AND PRODUCTION    
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS    
REFINED SUGAR    
HYDRATED LIME    
SULFURIC ACID    
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERIES    
STORAGE TANKS    
FERMENTERS    
FILTER PRESS    
BOILERS    
LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS    
D.G. SETS    
INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS    
FILLING & SEALING MACHINE    

    
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