Cashew Shell

Cashew shells are the outer shells that encase the cashew nut. They are a hard and durable material that are extracted and used for several applications.

Properties

Gross Calorific Value

3000 ~ 3500 kcal/kg

Moisture Content

15 ~ 20%

Ash Content

15 ~ 20%

Cashew Shell Extraction Process

Cashew Nut Shells are a by-product of the cashew nut industry. Cashew shells are extracted from the cashew nut using a process called shelling. The shelling process involves removing the outer layer of the cashew nut, which exposes the cashew shell. The cashew nut shell is 100% biodegradable and an excellent substitute to replace fossil fuels.

Cashew Shell Applications

Cashew Shells are nowadays used as a loose biomass and feeded into industrial boilers directly to burn it. In addition, they are also used as a feedstock for the production of biofuels especially briquettes or pellets which are then utilized as a direct substitute for coal in the industrial heating systems.

Cashew Shell Potentiality and Market

India is the largest producer and exporter of cashew kernels in the world, and as a result, it produces a significant amount of cashew shell residues. Also, the potential of cashew shells as a feedstock for biofuels has gained increasing attention in recent years, including private investments and government initiatives.

Advantages

Affordable

Abundant Availability

High Calorific Value

Carbon-Neutral

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