Palm kernel shells (PKS)

Palm kernel shells are a side product derived from the production of palm kernel oil and palm oil from the palm tree seeds.
The palm kernel shell is thick and wood-like and hence a perfect fuel for wood cogeneration plants, thermal power stations, biomass power stations and industrial plants. Regions of origin are Africa and Asia.

Minimum order quantity is 5.000 metric tonnes. Prices on request.

Properties of palm kernel shells	Values	Unit
Residual humidity	+/- 9	%
Ash content at 815° C	≤ 2,5	%
Maximum heating value	ca. 5,4	kW/kg
Carbon (C)	48,3	%
Hydrogen (H)	5,4	%
Nitrogen (N)	0,3	%
Oxygen (O)	35,	%
Sulphur (S)	0,13	%

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