TECHNO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF BIODEGRADABLE FILMS MADE FROM LOW DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE AND MODIFIED CORN STARCHB.N. Jadhav, G. Immanuel and M.R. TipaleAbstract This study focuses on the techno economic assessment (TEA) of biodegradable (BD) films made from low density poly ethylene (LDPE) and modified corn starch (MCS). The economic feasibility of the prepared BD films was evaluated by means of break-even quantity (BEQ), and break-even sale (BES). The cost of production for one m2 BD film was estimated at Rs. 6.76 which is six-fold higher than LDPE film. A calculated cost based on available values in March 2022 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The total fixed costs for the production of the BD film include building, land lease value, machinery, and equipment cost. By taking into account the cost of labor, the price of raw materials, the amount of electricity used, and the cost of repairs and maintenance, the total variable cost for the manufacturing of BD film was estimated. The BEQ and BES values for the prepared BD films were estimated 2, 52, 170.97 m2, Rs. 17, 32, 414.29 respectively. |