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Table 4 Cost of individual items used to develop designed machines

From: Economic study for blend membrane production

Equipment type

Characteristic engineering parameters

Material of construction

Price ($)

High mechanical stirrer

25 L

Stainless steel 316 L

2500

Vacuum pump system

Power: ½ hp

Stainless steel 316 L

320

Batch casting machine

Rectangular shape composed of place for motors, casting knife and coagulation bath

Body of machine is Perspex with Stainless steel 316 L frame

5000

Bath for surface treatment and storing

Rectangular shape and can carry glass plates that carry formed membranes

Body of bath is Perspex with stainless steel 316 L frame

500

Total Price ($)

8320