For generations, society was defined by a wide availability of raw materials. However, the relative scarcity of natural resources – and the demands for the recycling of materials to avoid pollution of air and groundwater has led to a re-examination of how raw materials from waste can be used in a way that would benefit society at large, the environment and the operators/owner of the mobile charcoal making machines that are used to convert waste into useful products.
Waste Palm Kernels
One of the raw materials that are today used to produce charcoal is waste palm kernels. For generations, this waste material was simply discarded. However, technological innovation and the abundance of this waste (generated by agricultural activity) have made it ideal for the production of charcoal in many forms, including a variety of briquettes for both industrial and domestic use: https://bestonasia.com/palm-kernel-shell-charcoal-making-machine/.
The Process
Generally, once the raw palm kernels have been delivered to a business for recycling into charcoal they must first be treated. This pre-treatment consists of shredding the palm kernel into the ideal size for processing (around 50mm in diameter) and ensuring that the moisture content of the ground raw material is ideal (20%) for the efficient performance of the machinery and the production of a product that is suited to the retail market. In many instances, this will mean that the palm kernels need to be dried out before being fed into the plant. This machine can be used as a jute stick charcoal making machine.
The second step of the process is set in motion when the raw kernels are introduced into the carbonizing furnace, usually using a belt conveyor. When the raw material reaches an appropriate temperature it will generate further combustible gas that may be used to provide additional heating for the furnace. This combustible gas will be treated before being released into the atmosphere in order to comply with regulations in place in many countries – and ensure that the environmental impact of the operation is kept to a minim.
During the furnace cooling process or through the use of a condenser other end products are produced, including tar and wood vinegar. Both of these are used in a variety of industrial processes and product manufacture. For instance, due to the high-temperature tolerance and abrasion resistance of these materials, they can use for anything from the production of insecticide coils that rely on heat to be effective or in the manufacture of oil paint
Palm shell waste has a superior coal content of around 90%. This, in turn, means a higher calorific content (the energetic content of the final materials). This makes the charcoal produced perfect for the manufacture of charcoal briquettes which are used across the globe for daily cooking, heating, and leisure activities such as the ever-popular backyard barbecue.
Modern charcoal-making machinery from Beston Group has become ever more environmentally friendly. It is also widely available in a variety of configurations suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as larger operations. These machines contribute directly to sustainability and the protection of the natural environment, as well as presenting an excellent business opportunity for investors.