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Crushed Cashew Nut Shells (CCNS)

Crushed Cashew Nut Shells (CCNS) are the shells of cashew nuts that are crushed after the extraction of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (“CNSL oil”). The physical and chemical characteristics of crushed cashew shells make them a great substitute for fossil fuels. Co-firing with cashew shells at plants using wood chips, coal, and other types of solid fuels has proven to be highly successful. When mixed with wood chips, for instance, the high-energy content of the crushed cashew shells increases the overall calorific value of the fuel mix, leading to greater efficiency and cost savings in energy production.

18 Gj/MT
Net Calorific Value (NCV)
1.5 – 2 %
Ash
10 – 15 %
Total Moisture
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Product specifications

Biomass is a natural material, and properties such as moisture content, ash content, calorific value, and density may vary from batch to batch depending on origin, composition, processing, and storage. The figures shown are indicative only and do not constitute binding specifications or guarantees.

18
Gj/MT
Net Calorific Value (NCV)
1.5 – 2
%
Ash
10 – 15
%
Total Moisture
1.280
°C
Ash Deformation Temperature (C)
500
kg/m³
Bulk Density
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For every biomass product in our portfolio, we take responsibility for understanding where it comes from and how it moves through the supply chain. That is why our approach is built on responsible sourcing, documentation and transparency.

  • Origin

    The origin of Crushed Cashew Nut Shells is South East Asian and West African countries. Vietnam is a major source of CCNS for biomass, with the countries’ ample cashew industry producing significant quantities of this biomass residue. Vietnam is closely followed by Ivory Coast which is also a large producer of CCNS.

  • Availability

    The availability and easy handling of CCNS for biomass is one of the products key advantages, CCNS production in only Vietnam and Ivory Coast generates around 2 million metric tonnes annually. With an established setup in Vietnam and Ivory Coast, Northflare Energy is currently the largest supplier of Cashew residues to the international markets.

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