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Table 8 Estimation of total processing costs

From: Economic study for blend membrane production

Costs

Dollars ($)/ year

Raw materials

783,360

Operating labor (OPC)

13,200

Utilities

13,200

Maintenance and repairs

416

Operating supplies

62.4

Laboratory charges

1320

Direct production costs

811,558.4

Depreciation

1354.08

Local taxes

270.816

Insurance

135.408

Fixed charges

1760.304

Plant overhead costs 50%OPC

6600

Manufacturing cost

819,918.704

Administrative costs

2640

Distribution and selling costs

13,200

Research and development costs

264

General expenses

16,104

Total product cost (TPC)

836,022.704

Total Income

850,917.584

Gross earning cost

14,894.88

Net Profit

834,813.584

Annual cash flow

18,050.35

Average annual profit

16,696.27