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PROJECT MIT-CARS

PROPOSAL [email protected]

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Setting-up Soil & Water Testing Laboratory

2020

Client:

Submitted by
MIT-Center for Analytical Research & Studies
MIT Campus, Aurangabad (M.S.)-431010
+91-240-2375330
http://cars.mit.asia/

Proposal for setting up Soil Testing Laboratory

Index

1 : Introduction
2 : Require ments
2.1 : Equipme nts
2.2 : Chemicals
2.3 : Glassware's
2.4 : Sophisticated Instrume nts
3 : Floor Plan
3.1 : furniture
3.2 : IT infrastructure
4 : Manpower
4.1 : Qualification
5 : Imple mentation plan

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1.0 Introduction
Proposal prepared for the laboratory wh ich can analyse 10,000/ - samp les per year as per standard. client can
replicate it with shift or either to add additional infrastructure to increase the capacity of the laboratory. Same
setup can be used for the analysis of Bio fertilizers/organic fertilizers/soluble fertilizers/water analysis
(Irrigation).If client wish to apply for ISO/ OSHAS or NA BL accred itation, proposed setup will be the
sufficient with small additions as per requirement of NABL .

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2.0 Require ments
2.1 Equipme nts

S.No. Name/Specification/Description Nos.

1. Analytical / semi-micro balance
Capacity = 300 g 2
Resolution = 0.1 mg (1 each
Pan size = 100 mm type)

2. Two pan balance 1

Capacity = 500 g
Resolution = 0.2%

3. pH meter: Range 0-14 pH with accuracy of 2

+0.05 pH, complete with combination
electrode, mains operated, to work on 220V, 50
CY.

4. Conductivity Bridge: Single range 0-15 mS/cm 1

directly calibrated with temperature
compensation and cell constant adjuster,
complete with pipette type conductivity cell
having platinum electrodes duly coated with
platinum black and having a cell constant of
1.00+0.01%; mains operated with electronic
“Eye” null indicator, to work on 220V 50CY.

5. Photoelectric colorimeter: Having dual barrier 1

type matched photocells with sensitive
galvanometer for null adjustment and
logarithmically calibrated potentiometer to read
directly optical density on dial, complete with
optical glass filters for maximum transmission
at 420, 540 and 660 nm wavelengths; mains
operated to work on 220V 50 CY.
Or Spectronic-20 Spectrophotometer

6(i). Shaking machine: Reciprocating type, variable 1

speed of 70 to 300 strokes per minute, with box
type platform carrier (size 79 cm L x 43 cm W
x 8 cm H) fitted with heavy duty electric motor
for continuous operation and built-in 0-60
minutes timeswitch; to work on 220 V, 50 CY.
6(ii). Water Bath Shaker with 50 cm x 38 cm water 1
bath size mounted on the shaking machine as
6(i).

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 7. Centrifuge, clinical type with head to take 12 1
tubes of 15 ml capacity, complete with metal
shields, rubber cushions and 15 ml centrifuge
polythene tubes; to work on 220V, 50CY.

8. Voltage stabilizers (Constant voltage 1 each

transformers): Input 170 to 250V, AC output
220V,Capacity: 1, 2, 5 KW
9. Voltage stabilizers (Constant voltage 2
transformers): Input 170 to 250V AC, Output
220V+5V
10. Pressure Vacuum Pump: To deliver 1.5 cuft. 2
(0.04 m3 /minute) air at a maximum pressure of
15lb per sq.inch and create vacuum of 280
mercury column, complete with pressure gauge
and ballast, to work on 220V, 50 CY.
11. Automatic pipetting machine: Brewer type, 2
adjustable volume and frequency of cycling, to
deliver upto 50 ml solution; syringe, plunger
cylinder, valves and intake and delivery tubes
made of neutral hard glass or resistant plastic
material; to work on 220V 50CY.
12. Demineralizer Plant: For obtaining deionised 1
water, regenerating type, separate or mixed bed
resin columns treated water to have pH 6.8 to
7.0, portable model, capacity – 75 litres of
deionised silica free water per hour.
13. Oven: Laboratory model, made of stainless 1
steel inside and outside, maximum temperature
1800 C, thermostatically controlled, +1.00 C
accuracy, inside chamber – 30 cm x 30 cm x30
cm.
14. Trolleys: (Push carts) made of tubular frame 4
mounted on rubber casters, with mild steel top
size 60 cm x 75 cm and height 90 cm.

15. Flask stand: To hold eleven 100 ml conical 10

flasks, with adjustable base and collar – total
length of stand 75 cm, width 8 cm, overall
height 12 cm, distance between flasks 6.5 cm to
fit multiple dispensing equipment (wood).

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 16. Funnel Stand: To hold eleven 5 to 7 cm 10
diameter glass funnels to correspond to flask
stand

17(i). Beaker Stand: To hold eleven 50 ml beakers – 10

to fit multiple dispensing equipment (wood).

17(ii). Burette Stand with Clamps. 4

18. Test Tube Stand: To hold eleven test tubes of 10
25 mm x 150mm, distance between test tubes
6.5 cm, overall height 16 cm (wood).
19. Multiple dispensing equipment: With eleven 2
units each 50 ml, to fit 75 cm tray, distance
between flasks from center to center 6.5 cm,
width of tray 8 cm, distance from center of
outer flasks and end of tray 4.5 cm, overall
height of tray 12 cm.
20. Multiple dispensing equipment: With eleven 2
units each 25 ml, to fit 75 cm tray, distance
between flasks from center to center 6.5 cm,
width of tray 8 cm, distance from centre of
outer flasks and end of tray 4.5 cm, overall
height of tray 12 cm.
21. Multiple dispensing equipment: With eleven 2
units each 20 ml, to fit 75 cm tray, distance
between flasks from center to center 6.5 cm,
width of tray 8 cm, distance from center of
outer flasks and end of tray 4.5 cm overall,
height of tray 12 cm.
22. Washing assembly: For washing glassware 1
used with multiple dispensing equipment, pipe
and jet made of PVC, combined unit for both
tap water washing and distilled water rinsing,
complete with brackets for mounting in sink.
23. Scoops: For soil sampling, made of brass with 2
wooden handle. A set of five scoops to measure
1 g, 2.5 g, 5.0 g, 10 g and 12.5 g of soil.
24. Mortar and pestle: Heavy cast iron mortar or 2
porcelain mortar glazed outside only, size 160
mm dia with wooden rubber tipped pestle.
25(i). Sieves: 20 cm diameter, 5 cm height having 2 3
mm round holes, preferably made of stainless
steel, complete with coverlid and receiver pan.
25(ii). 1 mm with similar specifications 1
26. Trays: For drying soil samples, made of 18 100
gauge aluminium sheet, 22 cm x 22 cm x 8 cm.

27. Hot Plate: Rectangular 45 cm x 60 cm with 2

three position: Low, Medium and High, heavy
duty rotary switch, 1 KW to work on 220V,
50CY.

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 28. Kjeldahl assembly, both as digestion and 1
distillation set having a capacity to hold 6
round bottom flask of 300 ml capacity each
complete with condensor and connecting tubes.
Heating capacity of 500 watt of each heater.

29. Fume hood – digestion chamber to hold 1

Kjeldahl assembly of 6 sets.

30. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) 1

Double beam with spare hollow cathode lamps
for zinc, copper, manganese and iron.

31. Muffle furnace with temperature 1 0000 C + 50 , 1

size of furnace 10 cm x 15 cm.

2.2 Chemicals
S.No. Chemical Estimated annual
requirement
1. Acetic Acid (glacial) 10 litres
2. Activated Charcoal – Darco G-60 10 kg.
3. Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate (CP) 100 kg
4. Ammonia Solution (CP) 10 litres
5. Ammonium Acetate (CP) 40 kg
6. Ammonium Bi-carbamate (AR) 1 kg
7. Ammonium Metavanadate 1 kg
8. Ammonium Molybdate (AR) 3 kg
9. Ammonium Vanadate 500 g
10. Ascorbic acid 100 g
11. Barium Chloride - CP and AR 1 kg each
12. Boric Acid (CP) 10 kg
13. Bromocresol Green 500 g
14. Buffer Solutions (pH 4.0, 7.0, 9.2) 2 bottles each
15. Calcium Acetate (CP) 500 g
16. Calcium Carbonate (CP) 0.5 kg
17. Calcium Chloride (CP) 0.5 kg
18. Calcium Sulphate (CP) 500 g
19. Copper Sulphate (AR) 500 g
20. Copper Sulphate (CP) 1 kg

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 21. Di-phenyl amine indicator 100 g
22. Di-ethylene Triamine Pentaacetic 100 g
Acid
23. Digestion mixture containing 10 kg
Potassium Sulphate and Copper Sulphate
24. Di-phenyl Amine Indicator 100 g
25. DTPA (AR) 2 kg
26. EDTA – disodium salt 1 kg
27. Eriochrome Black – T 50 g
28. Ethyl Alcohol 5 litres
29. Ferrous Sulphate (AR) 500 g
30. Ferrous Sulphate (CP) 500 g
31. Filter paper, Whatman No.1 2500 sheets
(460 mm x 570 mm)
32. Gum Acacia 0.5 kg
33. Hydrochloric Acid (CP) 100 litres
34. Hydrogen Peroxide 5 litres.
35. Hydroxyl amine hydrochloride 1 kg
36. Magnesium Chloride (AR) 500 g
37. Manganese Sulphate (AR) 500 g
38. Manganese Chloride (CP) 1 kg
39. Methyl Orange 25 g
40. Methyl Red 25 g
41. Methylene Blue 50 g
42. Mono-calcium Phosphate (AR) 500 g
43. Mureoxide Indicator 100 g
44. Nitric Acid (CP) 10 Lit.
45. Nitric acid AR 10 litres
46. Nitrophenol (CP) 500 g
47. Para-nitrophenol (CP) 1 kg
48. Perchloric Acid (CP) 10 litres
49. pH Indicator Papers (full pH range) 10 books
50. Phenolphthalein indicator 100 g
51. Phosphoric Acid (LR) 5 litres
52. Potassium Hydrogen Phosphate 500 g
(KH2PO4) (AR)
53. Potassium Chloride (AR) 2 kg

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 54. Potassium Chromate (CP) 500 g
55. Potassium Dichromate (AR) 5 kg
56. Potassium Dihydrogen 500 g
Orthophosphate
57. Potassium Hydrogen Pthalate (AR) 500 g
58. Potassium Permanganate (CP) 2 kg
59. Potassium Sulphate (AR) 1 kg
60. Salicylic Acid (CP) 1 kg
61. Silver Sulphate 1 kg
62. Sodium bi-carbonate (LR) 30 kg
63. Sodium Carbonate (AR) 500 g
64. Sodium Carbonate (CP) 1 kg.
65. Sodium Cyanide 100 g
66. Sodium diethyl dithiocarbamate 500 g
67. Sodium Fluoride (CP) 500 g
68. Sodium Hydroxide (CP) 50 kg
69. Sodium Thiosulphate (CP) 500 g
70. Stannous Chloride (AR) 500 g
71. Sucrose (AR) 500 g
72. Sucrose (CP) 1 kg
73. Sulphuric Acid (conc/CP) 500 litres
74. Toluene 500 ml
75. Tri-ethanol Amine Granule(CP) 500 g
76. Tri-ethanol Amine 500 ml
77. Universal Indicator 100 ml
78. Whatman No.42; 110 mm 2 packets
79. Whatman No.44; 110 mm 2 packets
80. Zinc Sulphate (AR) 500 g

2.3 Glassware's
S.No. Item Size/Specification Quantity
(Nos.)
1. Bottle 20 litres. 5
(Polyethylene)
2. Bottle 10 litres 5
(Polyethylene)

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 3. Bottle (Glass) for Glass stoppered
reagents with glass 125 ml 10
stoppers 250 ml 10
500 ml 20
1 000 ml 5
2 000 ml 5
4. Bottle (Glass), 250 ml 5
Amber 500 ml 5
5. Bottle
(Polyethylene) – 250 ml 6
Wash bottle 500 ml 6
6. (i) Burettes fitted with
screw thread
stopcocks
Graduation
Interval (ml)
0.05 10 ml 1
0.05 25 ml 1
0.1 10 ml 1
0.1 25 ml 1
(ii) Burette
(automatic)
(Mounted on
Reservoir) 25 ml 2
Graduation interval (ml) 50 ml 2
0.1l
0.1
7. Cylinder (Glass)
graduated with an
interval of: 10 ml 2
0.5 ml 1 ml 25 ml 2
2 ml 50 ml 2
2 ml 100 ml 2
5 ml 500 ml 2
8. Crucible (Silica) 30 ml 10
9. Desiccator with Appx. I.D. of ground flange 2
as 200 mm
10. Dishes, evaporating flat bottom with pour out,
having outer diameter as 150 mm and height 20
as 80 mm
11. Water distilling unit, mounted with
borosilicate condenser, having a capacity 2
(output) to distill 2.5 litre/hour

12. Flask distilling/kjeldahl,

round bottom, long neck
Capacity : O.D. x height
(mm)
100 ml 64 x 210 12
250 ml 85 x 226 12

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 13. Flask (Conical)

(i) 100 ml cap., 64x105 mm (O.D. x height) 50

with approx. neck O.D. as 25 mm.
(ii) 250 ml cap., 85x140 mm (O.D. x height) 50
with app. neck O.D. as 34 mm.
(iii) 500 ml cap., 104x180 mm (O.D. x height) 10
with app. neck O.D. as 34 mm.
(iv) 1000 ml cap., 131x225 mm (O.D.x 10
height) with app. neck O.D. as 34 mm.
14. Flask (Volumetric)
Capacity (ml) Tolerance (± ml)
25 0.04 50
50 0.06 50
100 0.10 100
250 0.15 25
500 0.25 25
1000 0.40 10
15. Funnel, Plain, 600 angle Diameter
50 mm 20
65 mm 20
75 mm 20
100 mm 20
16. Pipettes (Measuring)
Capacity (ml) Graduation Tolerance
Interval (ml) (± ml) 2
1.0 0.1 0.006 2
2.0 0.1 0.01 2
5.0 0.1 0.05 5
10.0 0.1 0.05 5
25.0 0.2 0.1 2
50.0 0.5 0.1
17. Porcelain Dish - 100, 150 ml 6 each
18. Test Tube
App. O.D. x Height (mm) 12 x 10 60
15 x 125 60
18 x 150 60
19. Watch Glass App. Diameter (mm)
100 60
120 60
20. Rubber Stopper
15, 18, 20, 25, 30 mm diameter 12 each
21. Spatula (stainless) with wooden handle, blade length
100 mm 12
22. Wire gauge with asbestos center 150 x 15 0mm 20

Note: 20% glassware may need annual replacement due to breakage or changed
requirement.
O.D. = outer diameter
I.D. = internal diameter

• When Boron is required to be estimated, the boron free glass wares may be
used. Commonly required glass wares include beakers, flasks, pipettes,
funnels and water distilling sets. Generally, marketed glass wares are made

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 of borosilicate which contains traces of boron, hence not suitable for boron
estimation.

2.4 Sophisticated Instrume nts

1. Atomic Absorption Spectro Photometer

• Computer controlled true double beam Atomic Absorption

spectrophotometer.
• Eight Lamp automatic turret with independent eight power supplies with
coded lamp compatible.
• Monochromator with Wavelength range 190-900 nm. Holographic
grating of high density of not less than 1800 lines/mm.
• Must have wavelength locating by automatic peak searching, auto
loading of all parameters and auto bandwidth selection and continuously
variable selection 0.2-2.0 nm with D2 lamp
background correction.
• Titanium burners for C2H2 – N2O & C2H2 – AIR with precise knobs
for burner optimization i.e. height, rotational and lateral.
• Fully inert nebulizer.
• Gas system with automatic flame changeover, full safety interlock
including pressure sensors on both lines, power failure protection, burner
interlock and flame sensor, flame ignition should be automatic.
• Burner movement thorough computer, all three directional, height,
rotation, lateral.
• PTFE spray chamber and adjustable impact bead aerosol.
• PC operating software should be able to run with MS Windows / Open
Source Software should be compliance with international quality norms
and should have upgradeable facility.
• Suitable computer system ISO certified and printer should be quoted.
The system may also be upgraded with all major accessories. Suitable
for 230 V : 50/60 Hz operation.
• Single element coded Hollow Cathode lamps : Cu, Fe, Zn.,Mn.,Mg,
B,K,Mo.
• Hydride vapor generation system for Arsenic, Sellenium & Mercury cold
vapour upto ppb level.
• System should have facilities of repeat of result of same sample and date
treatment. Automatic calculation of percentage in base material.
• Accessories :
Acetylene and Nitrous Oxide cylinder with regulator, air compressor,
air filter, voltage stabilizer spares and consumables for 2 years
operations. SS Exhaust Fume Hood with inert centrifugal blower,
Instruction manual & Circuit diagram to be provided.
2. Spectrophotometer - Micro-Processor Based ( Visible Range )

Wavelength : At least 340-960 nm (Visible Range) – User

Selectable
Resolution : 0.2 nm

Accuracy : ± 1 nm

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 Repeatability : ± 0.5 nm

Bandwidth : < 2 nm

Measuring Mode : % Transmittance ( % T ), Absorbanc(ABS ),

Concentration ( CONC ) by K – Factor and

Multi-standards
Operating Modes : Single Wavelength : measuring % T, ABS and

CONC, Spectrum Scan measuring % T and ABS

Time Scan, measuring % T and ABS
Source : Tungsten Halogen Lamp

POWER : 230 V ± 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz
Standard Accessories : 10 nm path length Four ( 4) cavettes

matched within ± 0.3%

3. Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer ( ICP)

• Inductivity coupled Plasma Spectrometer (ICP) with high efficiency

emission optical system having wave length ranging from 160-900 nm.
capable of plasma viewing and read signals from both axial and radial
view through high resolution Mega P ixel Charge Injection Device
Detector ( CID) or CCD Detector Device. RF power 1500-1700 W.
Mainly required for detection of all elements such as, N, P, K, Ca, Mg,
S, Mn,Fe,Zn,B,Mo,Co, As, Hg,Ni,Pb etc. in soil samples and chemical
fertilizer samples. Provided with fully web integrated ICP software
having full PC control of instrument settings and compatible
accessories.

• Supplied with standard accessories such as, standard sample

introduction kit, gas control and RF generator, 3 channel peristaltic
pump, water re-circulating chillar and vapour generation assembly, fume
hood, argon gas cylinder, double stage pressure regulator, 10KVA on
line UPS, computer printer and multi-element standards.

4. Continuous Flow Analyzers/Auto Analyzers

• The analyzer should be based on continuous flow with air bubble
segmentation system, using traditional methods of analysis with
photometric detection. The instrument should have three main
components.
o Auto-sampler
o Chemistry module with detectors
o Data handling and programming system
• The instrument should be capable of analyzing four parameters
simultaneously with independent flow system, chemical / diluents
addition / colour development and detectors fitted in two twin detector
modules or in four independent detection modules. Facility to add other
detectors like IR, UV & Flame photometer.

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 • Although, initially four parameters can be analyzed simultaneously but
the system should be upgraded to analyze more parameters sequentially
or simultaneously.

• Auto Sampler : Sampler to introduce to liquid sample to the analytical

modules should be random access sampler with 100 or more sample
cups. Built in rinsing pump to be provided for easy maintenance. To be
operated by software. Sample wash and air time setting to be
provided.

• Chemistry module holder: Each parameter should have separate

module with all components of analysis, for automatic analysis. Flow
cell and filter to be part of the module. The flow cell should be
protected in such a way that external light does not interfere with the
accuracy of analysis. Flame photometer should be provided for
Potassium measurement as well.

• Detector : All the four detector placed simultaneously should be

capable of measuring four elements simultaneously.

• Parameters to be analyzed : Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphate, Potassium,

Boron, Sulphur, Zinc, Mg., Fe, Molybdenum, Calcium, Copper, Mn.

• Software : Easy to use windows based software and suitable PC &

Printer to be provided.

• Speed of measuring NPK and 5 other elements as above : 200 per

day or higher.

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 3.0 Floor Plan

Floor plan of Soil and Water Analysis laboratory

Approx. area = 50’ × 50’ = 2500 sq. ft.

20’ 10’ 20’

Instrument room M echanical Chemical

• AAS Storage room for storage room
• Flame photometer spare equip ment
• Spectrophotometer
• pH and EC meter
• Centrifuge
• Balance D D
D

Chemical analysis room Sample preparation and mechanical

• Balances analysis of s oils
• Shakers
• Ovens Verandah
• Centrifuges
• Wat er still D
D
D
Sample preparation room
Kjeldahl/A cid digestion
room fitted with fumehood

D D D
Soil and w ater sample Reception/sample Office/computer
storage room receipt/report assembly/data
dispatch storage room

50.0 ft Gate
20’ 10’ 20’

50 ft

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3.1 Furniture
Sr.No DES CRIPTION Unit QTY.
1 WORKING TAB LE No. 1
Size :- 3050mm Lx 750mm Dx 900mm H
Consisting of follo wing itemes
i) Table Top:- 18to 20mm Th ick Black Gran ite
ii) Tab le Frame:- 30x30mm ERW Squre tube with
epo xy powedr coated
iii)Under Bench Storage Un it:-
a) Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 1No
b) One Drawer /Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 2Nos
c)Two Shutters Sink Unit:- 1No
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
iv) Sin k:-PP Sink 570mmx355mm :- 1No
v)Three Way water Tap :- 1No
vi) Electrical Trunking ( Co mp lete Table)
2 WORKING TAB LE No. 1
Size :- 3050mm Lx 750mm Dx 900mm H
Consisting of follo wing itemes
i) Table Top:- 18to 20mm Th ick Black Gran ite
ii) Tab le Frame:- 30x30mm ERW Squre tube with
epo xy powedr coated
iii)Under Bench Storage Un it:-
a) Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 2Nos
b) One Drawer /Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 2Nos
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
iv) Electrical Trunking ( co mp lete Table)
3 WORKING TAB LE wi th sink No. 1
Size :- 5300mm Lx 750mm Dx 900mm H
Consisting of follo wing itemes
i) Table Top:- 18to 20mm Th ick Black Gran ite
ii) Tab le Frame:- 30x30mm ERW Squre tube with
epo xy powedr coated
iii)Under Bench Storage Un it:-
a) One Drawer /Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 4Nos
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
b)Two Shutters Sink Un it:- 3Nos
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
iv) Sin k:-PP Sink 570mmx355mm :- 3Nos
v)Three Way water Tap :- 3Nos
vi) Electrical Trunking ( Co mp lete Table)
4 IS LAND TAB LE No. 1
Size :- 4550mm Lx 1500mm Dx 900mm H

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 Consisting of follo wing itemes
i) Table Top:- 18to 20mm Th ick Black Gran ite
ii) Tab le Frame:- 30x30mm ERW Squre tube with
epo xy powedr coated
iii)Under Bench Storage Un it:-
a) Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 6Nos
b) One Drawer /Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 6Nos
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
iv)Reagent Rack:-3Nos
Size:- 1500mm L x300mm D x 730mm H
v) Electrical Trunking ( co mplete Table)
5 WORKING TAB LE wi th sink No. 1
Size :- 4550mm Lx 750mm Dx 900mm H
Consisting of follo wing itemes
i) Table Top:- 18to 20mm Th ick Black Gran ite
ii) Tab le Frame:- 30x30mm ERW Squre tube with
epo xy powedr coated
iii)Under Bench Storage Un it:-
a) One Drawer /Two Shutters & One Shelf :- 4Nos
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
b)Two Shutters Sink Un it:- 2Nos
Size:- 750mm L x570mm D x 675mm H+Frame
iv) Sin k:-PP Sink 570mmx355mm :- 2Nos
v)Three Way water Tap :- 2Nos
vi) Electrical Trunking ( Co mp lete Table)
6 FUME HOOD
Laboratory Fu me Hood (5 feet) (ST 1500-A BS) No. 1
Auto Bypass, Standard
a Apparatus Storage Base Cabinet (5 feet) No. 1
OR
b Chemical Storage Base Cabinet (5 Feet) No. 1
c Centrifugal Blower (1.0 HP) No. 1
d PP Ducting Charges (Running feet) 10" (250mm) RFT 15
7 Chemical Storage Cabinets (without ventilation) No. 1
Size:- 900mm L x 500mm W x1800mm H
a Material of Construction Comp lete structure is made up of heavy
duty, durable, chemical resistant aluminum Section with epo xy
powder coating. Internal paneling & shelves are made up of
“Phenolic resin Laminates” (6mm thick). Chemical & heat resistant
& fire retardant. (ASTM index is
b Front Doors Front doors are with safety glass fitted in alu minu m
Section with Open able type. Lock & key arrangement is provided.
Internal storage area is visible
c Storage Facility Total 5 nos. shelves with compart ments having
360mm height each. PP trays are provided to store Acid bottles.

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3.2 IT infrastructure
Sr. No Particulars Qty Required

1 Desktop-PC 02

2 Server-PC 01

3 Printer 02

4 Internet Facility -

5 LIMS (Laboratory Info.Mangement -

System)

6 Software SoilLab V3 or other

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4.0 Manpower
Sr. NO. Designation qualification Experience No. of post

1 Manager Any Garduation 05 yr in laboratory 1

2 Analyst B.Sc/MSc Agri Desirable 2

3 Jr.Analyst B.Sc. Agri Desirable 1

4 Chemist B.SC. Chemistry 1-2 year 1

5 Lab Assistant B.Sc Desirable 1

6 Peon 10th pass - 1

7 Data Entry Train ing - 1

operator

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5.0 Imple mentation plan
List all the processe s and events.

No. Process or event Dependent Duration

upon
1 Site survey Clients Approval One weeks

2 Design the laboratory & Submitted for clients Clients Approval One weeks
approval
3 Call for mat erial quotation & process Clients Approval Two month
4 Comissioning Processor Two weeks

5 Trials/Training at site Processor Two weeks

6 Analysis First 50 Samples with all parmeters Processor Two weeks

A list of all the tasks that need to be carried out. Break down the processe s into their
constituent tasks.

Task Target Who is How will it be done? What How will

completio responsible resource s progre ss and
n Duration for are required succe ss be
ensuring and where monitored and
completion will they measured?
? come from?
Site survey One week Processor Site Survey team All recoreded
visit,mesurement,lookin and work
g feasibility,considering process with
all natural and other measuremen
aspects t
Design the One week Processor & Use of data of site Design Consideing point
laboratory & Client survey,drawing in software to NABL
Submitted for AutoCA D and submitted through accriditation at last
clients to client processor . Laboratory
approval designed as per
std. norms which
is fit in recognition.
Call for Two Month Processor & Call for quotation and Call for qt n Material to be
material Client finalized all purchase with std.
quotation & specifications specification
process
Comissioning Two weeks Processor & Instrument Material Including proper
Client establishment delivery at training and
site by trader installation
Trials/Trainin Two weeks Processor & - Client has to Training /manuals
g at site Client depute preapration/trainin
appropriate g inhouse /training
manapower center e.g. @MIT-
for training CARS
/operations
Analysis First Two weeks Processor & All infrastucture Client has to Proceessor will
50 Samples deputed depute help first 50

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with all manpower appropriate samples on trial /at
parmeters manapower/ actual in nearby
samples area

Having considered these ta sks in detail, has it become apparent that some of your objective s
are unrealistic?
Unrealistic objective Nature of the problem How critical is it? What can be done to
resolve the problem?
Equipment/other Many times material take Middle level/ upper Continous process
material delivery more duration to reach at level /appropriate persons to
laboratory by contraints be depute for follow-up
of Trader/custom poblem
etc.
Equipment/other Prerequisites many not Middle level Continous process
material comissioning done in time e.g. /appropriate persons to
problems of specified be depute for follow-up/
electricity,voltage,earthing very begining start
etc. prerequisite as per list
provided by
manufacturer
Training Person not understand Low level Qulaified persons to be
the training module deputed as an analyst

[Proposal for setting up Soil Testing Laboratory]