PALM KERNEL SHELL (PKS)

PALM KERNEL SHELL (PKS)

Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) are the shell fractions left after the nut has been removed after crushing in the palm oil mill. Palm Kernel Shell is a natural high grade solid biofuel and has high energy density.

Key highlights of Palm Kernel Shell:-

  • High calorific value
  • Low Sulphur content
  • Excellent year-round availability
  • No species variation

PKS can be used as an alternative fuel for biomass-based combined heat and power plants to produce heat and power for:

  • Industrial boilers
  • Furnace & foundries
  • Brick kilns
  • Residential & commercial heating
  • Light-weight aggregate for concrete

Specification:-

Moisture 18.0 – 25.0%
Ash Content 2.0 – 5.0%
Sulfur 0.03 – 0.15%
Alkali 0.05 – 0.40%
Fiber 1.0 – 2.0%
Gross Calorific Value 3,800 – 4,200 kcal/kg
Foreign Matter 1.0 – 3.0%

Packaging:-

  • Woven bag / Jumbo bag in 20ft container: ±18 MTs per 20ft container
  • Bulk vessel

PALM KERNEL SHELL LOADING PROCESS