We undertook a feasibility study for automatic brick-making factory to manufacture high quality, technically sound and marketable solid bricks. The study is based on actual experience in China with necessary modifications for adaptation in Bangladesh. It presents the salient details of the demonstration HHK kiln built in Bangladesh. The project design combines a highly efficient kiln technology, the Hybrid Hoffman Kiln (HHK) with a unique technique of forming green bricks: granulated coal is injected for internal combustion. This approach results in lower energy usage, higher quality bricks and reduced pollution. Bricks of any size, shape and pigmentation can be produced at the plant with minor modifications. All bricks will be of uniform quality and will meet international standards for strength, quality and appearance.

Comparison of Various Types of Brick Kilns in Bangladesh:

i. Fixed Chimney Kiln (FCK)

ii. Bull’s Trench Kiln (BTK)

iii. Hebla or Zigzag Kiln

iv. Hoffman Kiln

v. Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK)

VI. The Preferred Alternative: The Hybrid Hoffman Kiln

The feasibility study report is usable with banks or for your own evaluation. The important parts of the feasibility report is given below:-

Executive Summary 2
SECTION I: PROMOTERS, MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION 6
1.1 Legal status of the company
1.2. Equity Mobilization
1.3. Debt Utilization
1.4 Background and Experience of Sponsoring Directors
1.5. Management and Organization
1.6. Administrative and Operative Personnel
SECTION II: TECHNICAL ASPECTS
2.1 Brick Manufacturing Industry in Bangladesh
SECTION III 20
3. PRODUCT, PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND COSTS
3.1 Product
3.2. Production Capacity
3.3 Capital Cost
3.4 Quality Control
3.5 Counter Measure for Environment Pollution
3.6 Utilities
3.7 Technical know-how
3.8 Man Power Requirement
3.9 Installation, Commissioning and Trial Run
3.10 Raw Materials
3.11 Kind of Fuel
3.12 Source of Energy
3.13 Water
3.14 Coal Based Plant
3.15 Safety Arrangements
3.16 Land and Location
3.17 Building and Civil Works
3.18 Implementation Schedule
3.19 Operation life of the project
SECTION IV: MARKET ASPECTS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Current Structure of the Brick Industry in Bangladesh
4.3 Availability of Bricks in Bangladesh
4.4 Demand and Supply Gap of Bricks
SECTION V: FINANCIAL EVALUATION
5.1 Cost of the Project
5.2 MEANS OF FINANCE
5.3 ASSUMPTIONS CONSIDERED IN THE SALES REVENUE, COST OF PRODUCTION & PROFITABILITY
5.4 CAPITAL STRUCTURE
5.5 Colateral Ratio
5.6 Profit & Loss Statement
5.7 Debt Service Coverage Ratio
5.8 PAY BACK PEREIOD OF PROJECT
5.9 REPAYMENT Period OF DEBT
5.10 SALES REVENUE
5.11 COST OF GOODS SOLD (INCLUDING DEPRECIATION FOR OPERATION PURPOSES OF THE PROJECT)
5.12 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND SELLING EXPENSES (INCLUDING HONORARIUM OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD & DEPRECIATION AND WRITE OFF FOR ADMINISTRATION PURPOSES OF THE PROJECT)
5.13 ESTIMATE OF WORKING CAPITAL
5.14 Break Even Analysis (excluding depreciation and write off)
5.15 Break Even Analysis (INcluding depreciation and write off)
5.16 INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (FINANCIAL)
5.17 NET PRESENT VALUE
5.18 Salvage Value and Inventories
5.19 FUND FLOW STATEMENT
5.20 PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET
5.21 FINANCIAL EXPENSES

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