Palm Kernel Shells (or PKS) are the shell fractions left after the nut has been removed in the palm oil mill. Its high calorific values (on the average 4000 Kcal/kg) and low content of ash and sulphur recently have made it an attractive renewable energy fuel.
Palm Kernel Shell can be burn as an independent eco fuel or, as a natural, high quality pellet, burn in cogeneration kettle as an addition to coal (in this form it significantly reduces the CO2 emission).
Moisture content in kernel shells is low compared to other biomass residues with different sources suggesting values between 11% and 13%. Palm kernel shells contain residues of Palm Oil, which accounts for its slightly higher heating value than average lignocellulosic biomass. Compared to other residues from the industry, it is a good quality biomass fuel with uniform size distribution, easy handling, easy crushing, and limited biological activity due to low moisture content. PKS can also be used as an addition to other biomass fuels.
The material offered by us originates from plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia. The oil palms bear fruit year-long, and production capacity of oil producers is so high, that it guarantees stable supplies to buyers on a long term basis.
Features
• High calorific value
• Low sulphur content
• Excellent year-round availability
• No species variation
• Low dust and impurities content
Specification
Moisture Content = < 18-25%
Calorific Value = ±4200 kcal/kg
Ash Content = < 5%
Fixed Carbon = 19.0 %
Packing = Loose Form
Applications
Palm Kernel Shell can be processed into various dimensional grades to suit specific applications such as:-
• Green fuel for;
– Industrial boilers
– Furnace & foundries
– Brick kilns
– Residential & commercial heating
• Charcoal
• Activated carbon
• Light-weight aggregate for concrete