Palm kernel shell charcoal machine converts palm kernel shells into high-quality charcoal, achieving efficient resource utilization. It addresses storage challenges, high management costs, and safety risks caused by shell accumulation. It also creates sustainable economic value for the palm industry, ensuring that every single shell reaches its maximum potential.
Palm Kernel Shell: Ideal for Charcoal Production
- High Fixed Carbon Content: PKS contains a large proportion of fixed carbon, producing charcoal with excellencent quality.
- Dense & Hard Structure: The natural hardness of PKS produces charcoal that is less brittle, generates fewer fines, and stores/transports well.
- Low ash/dust: PKS typically has less ash powder, won’t clog pipelines of palm shell biochar machine and affect biochar quality.
- Good flowability: Palm kernel shell offers good flowability, allowing smooth and continuous feeding in hoppers.
How to Make Charcoal Using a Palm Kernel Shell Charcoal Machine?
01 Pretreatment
- Drying: Reduce the moisture content of palm kernel shells to below 10% to improve pyrolysis efficiency.
- Crushing: Crush the shells into pieces between 5–20 mm to ensure uniform carbonization and high-quality charcoal.
02 Pyrolysis
The belt conveyor continuously transports palm kernel shells into the biomass pyrolysis reactor. Under high-temperature conditions (380–450 °C) and in a low-oxygen environment, the shells decompose, producing charcoal and syngas.
03 Gas Recycling & Treatment
- Syngas Recycling: Syngas is directly recycled to fuel the reactor. Any excess syngas is safely burned in the combustion chamber to ensure environmental and safety compliance.
- Flue Gas Reuse: Part of the high-temperature flue gas is used for dryer heating, while the rest is used to insulate pipelines to prevent blockage in the carbonization equipment. After heat recovery, the flue gas undergoes multi-stage dedusting to meet EU environmental standards.
04 Charcoal Discharge
Through a water-cooled heat exchange system, the charcoal temperature is reduced to below 45 °C, allowing for safe and stable collection.
Test Report of Palm Kernel Shell Charcoal
In actual projects, we have conducted performance tests on palm kernel shell charcoal samples, with relevant data provided below. Based on this practical experience, we can offer reliable solutions for palm kernel shell charcoal projects. Contact us for professional guidance and customized solutions.
| Results: | |
|---|---|
| Kind | Palm kernel shell |
| Size | 5-20mm |
| Whole water Mt% | 2.35 |
| Analytical water Mad% | 1.32 |
| Dry basis ash Ad%7 | 7.91 |
| Volatile matter Vd% | 9.32 |
| Dry basis fixed carbon Fcad% | 77.36 |
| Sulfur content on dry basis St.d% | 0.08 |
| Coking Characteristics 1-8CRC | 1 |
| High calorific value (dry basis) kcal/kg New national standard calorimeter |
5485 |
| Low calorific value kcal/kg New national standard calorimeter method |
5265 |
| Remarks: | **℃ Out of water and oil, the highest temperature **℃ The above data is for reference only |
End-Use Applications of Palm Kernel Shell Charcoal Machine
Carbon Removal
Palm kernel shell charcoal, with its high carbon content and stable chemical structure, is well suited for carbon removal applications. It supports efforts to mitigate climate change and enables investors to earn tradable carbon credits.
Agriculture Soil Improvement
Palm kernel shell charcoal has good adsorptivity and is rich in nutrients, making it beneficial for soil improvement. It helps improve soil structure, regulate soil pH, enhance soil fertility, and support higher crop yields.
Reducing Agent in Metallurgy
In metal smelting processes, palm kernel shell charcoal helps remove oxygen from metal ores, supporting the extraction of metals such as iron and copper. It can partially replace coke and coal, lowering fossil fuel consumption and reducing carbon emissions.
Construction Materials
Biochar can be used as a sustainable additive in concrete, bricks, and other construction materials. This helps support low-carbon and environmentally responsible building practices.
Animal Husbandry
Biochar can be used in ruminant livestock systems to help reduce methane emissions by improving rumen fermentation, supporting lower-emission animal agriculture.
Alternative Fuel & BBQ
With its high calorific value, palm kernel shell charcoal is an excellent alternative fuel. It is widely used across industries for heat generation and energy production, as well as for BBQ use.
Parameters of Palm Kernel Shell Charcoal Machine for Sale
BST-50S Model
- BST-50S technology vetted by Puro.earth
- 6,000 tons biochar production annually
- 7200H/Y stable&safe operation
- 4 configuration options
BST-06 Model
- 8000H/Y stable&safe operation
- Low-cost carbon removal process verification
- Small-scale test machine
- 2 configuration options
| Model | BST-50 Standard | BST-50S LM | BST-50S HM | BST-50S MAX | BST-06 Standard | BST-06MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Market | 2015 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Operating Mode | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous | Continuous |
| Application | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Commercial Scale | Testing | Testing |
| Dust Removal System | Standard | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Standard | Advanced |
| Feeding Capacity | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 10-15m³/h | 100-300KG/H | 100-300KG/H |
| Biochar Discharge Temperature | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ | 45℃ |
| Puro.earth Authentication Model | × | √ | √ | √ | × | |
| Maximum Pyrolysis temperature | 650℃ | 650℃ | 650℃ | 850℃ | 650℃ | |
| Service Life | 5-8 years | 5-8 years | 5-8 years | 8-10 years | 5-8 years | |
| Annual Operating Time | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 7200 hours | 8000 hours | |
| Land Space Required (L*W*H*m) | 35m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 65m×15m×8m | 25m*18m*6m | |
| Total Power (KW) | 201.25kW | 453.35kW | 505.35kW | 505.35kW | 129.79 | 162.79 |
| Cooling Method | Recycling cooling Water | Industrial chiller | Industrial chiller | Industrial chiller | Recycling cooling Water | Industrial chiller |
| Installation Period (Calendar Days) | 50 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 45 | 50 |
Guide to Launch CDR Project: Start with BST-50S Puro.earth Vetted Model
Puro.earth Technical Vetting Recognition
By June 2025, Puro.earth had issued over 408,000 biochar CO Removal Certificates (CORCs) (i.e. carbon removal credits), with biochar methodologies delivering 43% of market-verified durable carbon removal volumes to buyers.
Beston BST-50S model palm kernel shell charcoal machine has passed Puro.earth technical vetting, which can ensure credibility and compliance for your BCR (biochar carbon removal) project.
dMRV Integration Support
dMRV (digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) is a system that allows real-time tracking and reporting of carbon removal, providing accurate data and simplifying project management.
Beston Group has cooperated with a leading dMRV provider in the industry. Production data from the BST-50S equipment can be directly monitored and reported through the dMRV system.
Annual Revenue of BST-50S Carbon Removal Project
1 Ton Biochar ≈ 2-2.5 CDR Credit, 1 CDR Credit ≈ $150-250
6,000 tons
biochar output annually
12,000 tons
sequestered CO₂ annually
12,000
CDR credits generated
$2.4 million
carbon credit revenue
Carbon Removal Demonstration Project: Palm Shell Charcoal Machine in Spain
Project Information
- Customer: Euthenia Energy
- Project Location: Spain
- Project Timeline: Jan 2023 Launch | Mar 2024 Start Operation
- Project Configuration: BST-50 model + dryer + crusher
- Annual Output: 6,000 tons of biochar
- CO₂ Sequestration Potential: ~12,000 tons/year
- Application: Biochar carbon removal
Project Status
Current Status:
- Installed, commissioned, and in stable operation
- Site visits are available upon resonable request
Industry Recognition | On-site Technical Exchange
At the 2025 European Biochar CDR Conference, experts visited the project site and verified the feasibility of the carbon removal project.
Technical Highlights of Beston Palm Kernel Shell Charcoal Machine
Tar & Wood Vinegar Self-Cleaning System
The system prevents blockages caused by tar, wood vinegar, and other substances. Benefits:
- Reduce downtime and maintenance and related economic loss.
- Better meet environmental compliance.
- Enhance safety by lowering the risk of fire and dust explosions.
Multi-stage Carbonization Structure Reactor
The reactor has a dual-cylinder + rotary design. Biomass undergoes uniform heating, is sequentially dried, semi-carbonized, and full carbonized within different temperature zones. Benefits:
- Ensure high-quality biochar production.
- Increase thermal efficiency.
- Save floor space of the reactor.
Sealed Combustion Chamber
Improved furnace structure and sealing design effectively reduce heat loss and prevent gas leakage, ensuring a stable reaction environment for long-term operation.
- no open flames & minimal thermal hazards
- Better meet environmental compliance.
- Better meet safety compliance.
Perfect Service to Reduce Your Concerns
We provide customers with perfect pre-sale and after-sale service, including customized design, palm shell charcoal machine production, installation, commissioning, personnel training, etc. Now, you can start a profitable business with a large number of palm shells.
- customized configuration of palm kernel shell charcoal making machine;
- factory visit invatation;
- report of production schedule update;
- equipment quality acceptance;
- timely delivery;
- assistance in preparing construction programs;
- engineers’ onsite guidance for installation and commissioning;
- training technical staff for customers;
- etc.
Global Partnerships of Palm Kenel Shell Charcoal Machine
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