Walnut Shell
One of the high calorific, clean burning members of the shell family. Both an upper-tier solid fuel and an industrial/filtration raw material.
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What Is Walnut Shell? & The Supply Process
Walnut Shell, with its high lignin content, is one of the most valuable products in the world of hard shells, both in terms of thermal (heating) value and mechanical strength.
With its high higher heating value, it produces thermal energy comparable to quality lignite coal. Its ash content, however, is quite low; this reduces the need for boiler cleaning and it produces no smoke or sulphur emissions.
Beyond being a fuel, it can also be used in the petrochemical and water treatment industries as a natural filter material that filters heavy oils and solid particles. Akyel Kayısı delivers high-quality walnut shells to the doorstep of industrial and greenhouse operators in bulk truckloads or big-bag packaging.
Key Technical & Commercial Advantages
- High heating value (HHV), super-calorific biomass fuel
- Very low ash content, minimal clinker and fouling in boilers
- Can also be used as filtration media in petrochemical and industrial water treatment on request
- High lignin structure makes it suitable for the abrasive and blasting industry
- Wholesale delivery by truck/lorry straight from contracted cracking facilities
Areas Of Use By Sector
Industrial Boilers & Greenhouses
The primary solid fuel choice for meticulous operations seeking high calorific value and very low ash.
Industrial Filtration System
Can also be used as an oil-water separation filter layer in oil refineries and industrial wastewater facilities.
Activated Carbon & Pellets
Thanks to its dense carbon skeleton, it is one of the raw materials used in activated carbon production.
Sector solutions in which this product is used:
Product Information & Reference Values
- Origin Region
- Walnut Kernel Facilities across Anatolia
- Supply Period
- September – October (Year-Round Output)
- Form & Processing
- Natural Cracked Walnut Shell
- Packaging Options
- Bulk Truckload / 1-Ton Big-Bag / Sacks on Request — The packaging preference, palletization and international container shipping plan (typically on FOB or EXW terms) are settled in the quotation.
Walnut Shell technical specifications:
| Higher Heating Value (HHV) | Typical reference ~4,250–4,800 kcal/kg (biomass literature; varies by lot/source) |
|---|---|
| Lower Heating Value (LHV) | Typical reference ~4,000–4,400 kcal/kg (biomass literature; varies by lot/source) |
| Ash Content | Super Low Ash Content |
| Lignin Content | High Lignin Content |
The calorific value and ash references in the table are based on biomass literature and supply experience; exact values vary with the lot, moisture and source, and are not a commitment measured by our company.
Walnut Shell — Fuel Information and Supply
Hard shell fuels are sourced from contracted cracking facilities in naturally broken form and shipped on a tonnage basis; sieving, sizing, or hand selection is not applied in this group. You can review the fuel value and supply information below:
In hard shell fuels, size/calibre is secondary; what matters is calorific value, low ash, and low moisture. The common typical reference range in biomass literature is approximately 4,250–4,800 kcal/kg; it varies by lot, moisture, and source, and is not a value measured or guaranteed by our company.
Frequently Asked Questions About Walnut Shell
What is the advantage of walnut shell over coal?
Unlike coal, walnut shell does not emit toxic sulphur smoke; it is eco-friendly and renewable. It also leaves noticeably less ash and clinker than coal, which extends the interval between boiler cleanings. The exact ash content varies by lot and source.
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