Quartz Powder (99%) (Cap: 200 MT/Day)

QUARTZ POWDER (99%) (CAP: 200 MT/DAY)

[EIRI/EDPR/4501] J.C.: 2717XL

INTRODUCTION

Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth's crust. Silica is found commonly in the crystalline state and rarely in an amorphous state. It is composed of one atom of silicon and two atoms of oxygen resulting in the chemical formula SiO2 Sand consists of small grains or particles of mineral and rock fragments. Although these grains may be of any mineral composition, the dominant component of sand is the mineral quartz, which is composed of silica (silicon dioxide). Other components may include aluminium, feldspar and iron-bearing minerals. Sand with particularly high silica levels that is used for purposes other than construction is referred to as silica sand or industrial sand.

For a particular source of sand to be suitable for glassmaking, it must not only contain a very high proportion of silica but also should not contain more than strictly limited amounts of certain metallic elements. Silica sand is also normally required to be well-sorted, i.e. to have grains of an approximately uniform size. Most sources of sand used by the construction industry do not satisfy these requirements and are not, therefore, suitable for glassmaking.

Industrial uses of silica sand depend on its purity and physical characteristics. Some of the more important physical properties are: grain size and distribution, grain shape, grain strength and refractoriness.

Industrial sand is a term normally applied to high purity silica sand products with closely controlled sizing. It is a more precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels. 

Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed solely of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. In spite of its simple chemical formula, SiO2, silica exists in many different shapes and crystalline structures. Found most commonly in the crystalline state, it also occurs in an amorphous form resulting from weathering or plankton fossilization.

For industrial and manufacturing applications, deposits of silica yielding products of at least 95% SiO2 are preferred. Silica is hard, chemically inert and has a high melting point, attributable to the strength of the bonds between the atoms. These are prized qualities in applications like foundries and filtration systems. Quartz may be transparent to translucent and has a vitreous lustre, hence its use in glassmaking and ceramics. Industrial sand’s strength, silicon dioxide contribution and non-reactive properties make it an indispensable ingredient in the production of thousands of everyday products.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity            200 MT/Day  

Land & Building (7050 sq.mt.)    Rs. 4.69 Cr    

Plant & Machinery                    Rs. 3.14 Cr 

Working Capital for 0.5 Months    Rs. 75 Lac 

Total Capital Investment          Rs. 8.98 Cr 

Rate of Return                          24%

Break Even Point                      63%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PROPERTIES

PROPERTIES OF SILICA SAND

GRADES OF SILICA SAND

HAZARDS

TOXIC BY INHALATION 

QUARTZ SIO2 CRYSTALLIZED SILICON DIOXIDE.

PROPERTIES   

SPECIFICATION AND COMPOSITION 

ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION OF QUARTZ POWDER

USES AND APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRIAL SAND APPLICATIONS

GRADES OF SILICA SAND FOR GLASSMAKING

SCOPE FOR SUBSTITUTING DIFFERENT GRADES OF SILICA GLASS

BIS SPECIFICATIONS

MARKET OVERVIEW

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GLOBAL MARKET

PRODUCT INSIGHTS

END-USER INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

REST OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA QUARTZ MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

RAW MATERIALS

MINERAL PROPERTIES

QUARTZ POWDER DESCRIPTION

QUARTZ POWDER PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE: 

QUARTZ POWDER STANDARD GRANULATIONS AVAILABLE: 

SAND SIZES: 

GRAVEL SIZES:

POWDER SIZES

RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

QUARTZ LUMPS

PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF QUARTZ POWDER

PROCESS FLOW 

MAIN STEPS 

RAW MATERIAL PREPARATION

CRUSHING PROCESS

PRIMARY CRUSHING

SECONDARY CRUSHING

TERTIARY CRUSHING

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF GRINDING ARE:

THE TWO STAGES OF GRINDING ARE:

COARSE GRINDING:

SIZING

THERE ARE TWO METHODS OF INDUSTRIAL SIZING.

QUALITY CONTROL

AS PER BIS

PACKING

MARKING

THE BAGS SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

PLANT & MACHINERIES (BROADLY)

MACHINERY USED ARE BROADLY DETAILED BELOW

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES

CRUSHING TECHNOLOGIES 

JAW CRUSHERS

GYRATORY (CONE) CRUSHERS 

ROLLER CRUSHERS 

HAMMER CRUSHER 

IMPACTOR/IMPACT BREAKERS

ROTOPOCTOR 

SCREENING TECHNOLOGIES 

GRIZZLIES TYPE SCREENS 

VIBRATING SCREEN 

ROTARY SCREEN 

WASHING TECHNOLOGIES

MATERIAL HANDLING TECHNOLOGIES USED IN CRUSHING UNITS 

FEEDERS 

CONVEYORS 

TYPES OF CONVEYORS ARE AS FOLLOWS

BUCKET ELEVATORS 

MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF QUARTZ POWDER

SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS

CRUSHING PLANT

BALL MILL

POWER TRANSFORMER

ELECTRICAL PANEL

SHOT BLASTING MACHINE

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENTS

AIR COMPRESSOR

PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS

HDPE BAGS

UTILITIES REQUIREMENT (ESTIMATED - MONTH) 

WASTE EFFLUENT/FLUE GAS EMISSION (ESTIMATED)

GREEN BELT

WATER 

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:

TRANSPORTATION:

WASTE DISPOSAL:

LABOR:

REGULATORY LAWS:

TAXES:

SITE CHARACTERISTICS:

COMMUNITY FACTORS:

FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 

CONSTRUCTION PHASE 

OPERATION PHASE 

MITIGATION MEASURES (PROPOSED)

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

PROJECT FINANCIALS

BASIS & PRESUMPTIONS (FOR PROFITABILITY WORKINGS)

PRELIMINARY PLANT LAYOUT

CONCLUSIONS

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)