Caustic
Soda
Technology/Process Description:
The company produces
Rayon grade caustic soda using Membrane cell Technology. The main raw materials
are common salt (Nacl) ,electricity and water. Company has three running plants
which are membrane plant, CCF plant and Soda bleach plant. The process diagram
is as follows:
Process
Flow Chart for Caustic Soda, Liq. Cl2 & Hcl Production
Membrane Cell Technology: It employs Ion exchange membrane placed between coated Titanium anode and
coated Copper cathode. It requires lower current consumption and is an
environment friendly technology.
However the caustic soda lye thus produces is of low concentration-(32%)
compares to the Caustic Soda production in mercury, and the major part of it is
to be further concentrated to 48-50% for use of consuming industries.
Membrane Plant: The plant carries out following
operations
·
Brine
saturation and purification
·
Electrolysis
·
Lean
brine dechlorination
·
HCl
Synthesis
·
Chlorine
liquefaction
CCF Plant: It is used to concentrate 32% Caustic
soda lye to either 50 % Caustic Soda lye or 99% Caustic Soda flakes.
Technology/Product Specifications:
PRODUCT 1: CAUSTIC SODA
Caustic Soda is a basic alkali
entering into the manufacturing of a host of articles of daily use like soap,
paper, and textiles. There are various concentrations available which are used
by different industries. Using this technology brings about 30% reduction in
electrical power requirements. This is free from pollution hazards of mercury.
PRODUCT 2: CHLORINE
Chlorine, a co-product
obtained in the process of manufacturing of Caustic soda is an equally
important basic chemical, inevitable for the manufacture of plastics, textiles
& paper,insecticides,pharmaceuticals etc. It is also renowned water
purification chemical.
PRODUCT 3: HYDROCHLORIC ACID & SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE
TCC also produces
high-purity Hydrochloric Acid used for manufacture of ossein, which is exported
for edible pharmaceutical application. Another by-product, sodium hypochlorite,
finds its use in bleaching and
disinfectant applications and also for extraction of rare earth materials.
Company Profile
|
Company Name |
The Travancore-Cochin Chemicals
Ltd. |
|
Address |
P.B. No.4, Udyogamandal
P.O.,Kochi-683501,Kerala,India |
|
Contact person |
Mr. M.N. Sasidharan |
|
Phone |
+91-484-2545181,2545011,2545011 ext
427 |
|
Fax |
+91-484-2545583 |
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E-mail |
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|
Web Site |
- |
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Year of Establishment |
1950 |
|
Product(s) Manufactured |
Caustic Soda, Chlorine |
|
Production (FY-05) (Products
contributing most to the sales) |
50000 MT |
|
Sales Turnover |
FY 05: USD 19.6 Mn FY 04: USD 20.2 Mn FY 03: USD 16.1 Mn |
|
Conformity to Standards |
Indian Standards |
|
Compliance to ISO |
ISO 9001-2000 |
|
Foreign Collaboration |
Nil |
|
Manpower Total (Nos.) |
900 |
|
Raw Materials / Equipment used |
Common Salt, Power, Electrolyser,
Liquifier, HCL Oven, Spectrophotometer, Lab Analytical Equipments |
|
Effluent Generated |
Non Polluting |
Broad Profile of Project
Offer
|
Project |
To Manufacture Caustic Soda |
|
Capacity per Annum |
85800 MT |
|
Land Requirements/ Building Requirements |
40000 Sq.M |
|
Plant & Machinery and Test
Equipment |
Electrolyser, Liquifier, HCL Oven, Spectrophotometer, Lab
Analytical Equipments |
|
Electrical Installation |
128 |
|
Implementation Period |
1 Year |
|
Manpower Required |
100 |
|
Raw Materials / Equipment Required |
Common Salt, Power, Electrolyser, Liquifier, HCL Oven,
Spectrophotometer, Lab Analytical Equipments |
|
Total Project Cost |
USD 5 Mn (Approx.) |
|
Expected Annual Sales |
USD 10 Mn |
|
Profitability |
6% |
|
Form of Offer |
Turnkey project |