1. What is this item?

Uses a heat pump to deliver low-temperature, dehumidified air—ideal for delicate, premium products (herbs, florals).

2. How is the quantity estimated?

Based on required kW of thermal output—e.g., 5 kW pump for 100 sq ft drying area.

3. Cost components:

– Heat pump unit (₹2,000–3,000 per kW)

– Ducting & manifold (₹300–500/sq ft)

– Insulated chamber

4. Going rates & unit cost:

– Heat pump: ₹2,000–3,000/kW

– Chamber & ducting: ₹300–500/sq ft

– Total (5 kW, 100 sq ft): ₹3–5 Lakh

Additional Warehouse & Temporary Storage:

• Raw/final goods warehouse (500–1,000 sq ft @ ₹800–1,200/sq ft = ₹4–12 Lakh)

• 20 ft containers (₹80k–1.2 Lakh each)

• Geodesic poly-shade domes (₹500–700/sq ft)

• Plastic drying cocoons (₹100–150/sq ft)