palm kernel shell activated carbon
TRANSCRIPT
Presented by Eric Bae
Presented on 20th March 2011
Palm Kernel Shell
Activated Carbon
Palm kernel nut which highly contains kernel oil will be cracked down to kernel and kernel shell.
The kernel will be extracted for kernel oil and kernel shell will be the by-product for this process.
WHAT IS PKS?
Palm kernel shell has become one of the valuable commodity in palm oil industry, many usage or application has been developed.
Due to high calorific value of palm kernel shell, this commodity has been one of the key biomass material in order to replace fossil fuel for steam power plant, however due to more and more study conducted, it value has been elevated
Palm Kernel Shell
PKS Activated Carbon
Activated Carbon is the generic term used to describe carbonaceous absorbents processed
from wood, coal and shell of coconuts or palms
Activated Carbon
Manufacturing Process
Utilizing Steam Activation Process on Palm-Shell Charcoal in horizontal rotary kiln with heat-
recovery features that enables followings;
▶ Uniform activation producing fine pore structures in the finished product
▶ Low energy cost in the process that leads to competitive price
PKS Activated Carbon
Waste, domestic and potable water treatment or purification
Deodorization and decolourization
Air pollution control, conditioned-air filtration, gas/vapor purification
•Please Note that we have done various researches in cooperation with University
Technology Malaysia.
•It is found that the PKS Activated Carbon may be able to use in any applicable areas.
•For the purpose of human consumption, additional process might be required to reduce the
level of pH to 7, which could be customized (9-11 under current production line)
Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical processes
Applicable Areas
Food/Beverages/edible oils purification
Gold recovery process
PKS Activated Carbon
Product Specification
PARAMETER TYPICAL VALUE TEST STANDARD
Iodine Number 950 – 1150 mg/g ASTM D 4607-94
Butane Activity 20 – 30% ASTM D 5742-95
CCL4 Activity 55 – 77% ASTM D 3467-94
Ball Pan Hardness 88 – 96% ASTM D 3802-79/94
Ash Content 5% Max ASTM D 2866-94
Apparent Density 0.42 – 0.52g/cc ASTM D 2854-96
Moisture 5% Max ASTM D 2867-95
pH Value 9 to 11 ASTM D 3838-80/94
Particle Size Distribution 90% min ASTM D 2862-92
•Iodine number: the most fundamental parameter used to characterize activated carbon performance. It is a measure of
activity level (higher number indicates higher degree of activation)
•Hardness: an important factor in system design, filter life and product handling. There are large differences in the
hardness of activated carbons, depending on the raw material and activity level.
•Particle size distribution: the finer the particle size of an activated carbon, the better the access to the surface area and
the faster the rate of adsorption kinetics
PKS Activated Carbon
Size and Market
Mesh 4 X 8
Mesh 8 X 12
Mesh 8 X 30
Mesh 12 X 30
Mesh 40
Mesh 100
▶ Available Size Groups
PKS Activated Carbon
Comparative Analysis
▶ Specification
PARAMETER PALM KERNEL SHELL COCONUT SHELL
Iodine Number 950 – 1150 mg/g 1000 – 1100 mg/g
Butane Activity 20 – 30% Unavailable
CCL4 Activity 55 – 77% 50 – 55%
Ball Pan Hardness 88 – 96% Min 95%
Ash Content 5% Max 5% Max
Apparent Density 0.42 – 0.52g/cc 0.42 – 0.48g/cc
Moisture 5% Max 5% Max
pH Value 9 to 11 9 to 10
Particle Size Distribution 90% min 90% min
▶ Price
PARAMETER PALM KERNEL SHELL COCONUT SHELL
FOB PORT KLANG USD 1,200/MT USD 1,900/MT
PKS Activated Carbon
Cost EffectivenessRelatively Unknown to the MarketPossibility of Market DominationOpportunities in investments
Relatively less production volumeLess awareness from consumersIn need of various researchesSignificantly limited supplier
ConsPros
Comparative Analysis
Aid in Raw Material Supply (Woori Resource runs in close line with Malaysia Government)
Investment in processing facilities (ie. Facilities in Indonesia producing carbonized PKS)
Sample Tests in various ways to emphasize its wide range of usage at low prices
Business Structure
LAND TRANSPORTATION
SHIPPING ARRANGEMENT
RENTLETTING OUT
LONG TERM
CONTRACT
WAREHOUSE
MARKET
LOGISTIC
COMPANY
Consulting Consulting
Terima Kasih