Sawdust
Charcoal Making Machine
Sawdust charcoal making machine is the best option for wood processing waste disposal. Through pyrolysis technology, the machine transforms waste into valuable resources. As the end product of sawdust charcoal machine, charcoal is used in various industries. In addition, it promotes a circular economy in the wood processing industry. Relying on sustainable production methods and high production efficiency, this machine has become the investment choice of more recyclers. Want to learn about this sustainable waste solution? Let’s explore together below.
What is Sawdust Charcoal Making Machine?
Sawdust charcoal making machine is a device specially used to convert sawdust, a by-product of wood processing, into charcoal. The machine operates through pyrolysis of sawdust. Compared with traditional charcoal making methods, the entire reaction process is efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly. Because the reaction environment is controllable, the charcoal produced by this machine is purer and more uniform. High-quality sawdust charcoal determines a wider range of application scenarios.
Models & Parameter of Charcoal Making Machine for Sale
Each customer has a different production scale. Therefore, Beston Group has developed sawdust charcoal machines with various processing capacities. Not only that, we also have different machine designs for you to choose from. Below are the specific models and parameters for your reference.
Skid-Mounted Type
Skid-mounted design, occupies less space;
Convenient for transportation, save cost on shipping;
3-5 days to finish the installation.
Batch Type
Lower machine price reduces overall cost;
No need crusher and dryer reduce processing costs;
Small-scale production reduces energy consumption
Fully Continuous Type
24 hours working continuously;
Large capacity, high-volume charcoal production;
PLC automated control reduces labor costs;
| Model | BST-J12 | BST-J18 | BST-J40 | BST-05 Pro (skid-mounted) | BST-10 | BST-30 | BST-50 |
| Input Capacity | 12m³/batch | 18m³/batch | 40m³/batch | 0.3-0.5m³/h | 2-4m³/h | 7-9m³/h | 10-15m³/h |
| Reactor Size | φ1900mm*L4500mm | φ1900mm*L6600mm | φ2800mm*L7100mm | φ830mm*L5500mm | φ1300mm*L14051mm | φ1700mm*L14180mm | φ2000mm*L14260mm |
| Land for Equipment (L*W*H, Standard Configuration) | 9m*6m*6m | 12m*6m*7m | 15m*18m*7m | 10m*8m*3.9m | 29m*15m*5m | 30m*15m*8m | 35m*18m*9m |
| Weight (Standard Configuration) | 18T | 22T | 34T | 15T | 32T | 35T | 49T |
| Energy Consumption (Standard Configuration) | 11kw/h | 13.5kw/h | 25kw/h | 31kw/h | 34.7kw/h | 61.5kw/h | 116kw/h |
| Working Method | Batch | Fully continuous | |||||
| Feeding Requirement | / | Size: ≤20mm; moisture: ≤15%; strong liquidity | |||||
| Structure | Horizontal rotation | Double barrel single hearth | Double barrel double hearth | ||||
| Speed | 0-2RPM | 1-9RPM | |||||
| Control Method | Control by buttons | PLC control | |||||
| Reactor Material | Q245R | Q245+310S | |||||
| Pressure | Micro negative pressure | ||||||
| Heating Material | Diesel, natural gas, heavy oil, biomas, etc. | ||||||
| Heating Method | Direct heating | ||||||
| Noise (dB) | ≤80 | ||||||
| Condenser | Circulating water cooling | ||||||
| Rotation Method | External gear rotation | ||||||
Broad Source of Sawdust Suitable for Sawdust Charcoal Machine
Sawdust, a versatile and widely available raw material, serves as a crucial component in the production of high-quality charcoal. Its broad sources include various industries where wood processing is a fundamental activity. Below are key sectors contributing to the ample supply of sawdust suitable for making charcoal.
Sawmill
A sawmill is where logs are processed into various forms of lumber. The wood-cutting process produces sawdust as a by-product.
- Features: Sawdust from sawmills is abundant and easily available. Since sawmills typically process logs, the sawdust they produce usually contains fewer impurities.
Wood Panel Manufacturer
Such factories produce products such as plywood and particleboard. A large amount of sawdust is generated during the molding process.
- Features: The sawdust produced in the manufacture of wooden panels is usually fine and uniform. This contributes to an efficient pyrolysis process and high-quality charcoal output.
Furniture Manufacturer
Furniture manufacturers generate sawdust by cutting, shaping and sanding wood when making wooden products.
- Features: The sawdust generated during the furniture manufacturing process is often a mixture of hardwood and softwood, providing a variety of raw materials for charcoal production.
Note:
- The particle size of sawdust entering the wood charcoal making machine should be less than 20mm. More uniform particle size helps improve reaction efficiency.
- The higher moisture content of sawdust may result in incomplete combustion. It is usually necessary to ensure that the moisture content of the sawdust is less than 15%.
Versatile Applications: Sawdust Vs. Sawdust Charcoal
Sawdust and sawdust charcoal are versatile byproducts with diverse applications, each offering unique advantages and environmental considerations. Below, we explore their applications in various fields and compare their performance.
Industrial Burning
Sawdust: In traditional industries, sawdust is burned to generate heat. However, this method releases carbon emissions and other pollutants, negatively impacting the environment.
Sawdust Charcoal: Through the pyrolysis process, sawdust charcoal has a higher carbon content and lower ash content. Such fuel has good combustion performance. Additionally, it produces less pollutants.
Heating & Cooking
Sawdust: Burning sawdust in small combustion devices such as closed fireplaces and stoves results in incomplete combustion. However, this burning method produces harmful smoke and particulate matter.
Sawdust Charcoal: As a clean biomass fuel, charcoal from sawdust briquette charcoal making machine reduces the risk of indoor air pollution and provides healthier heating and cooking options.
Soil Remediation
Sawdust: Sawdust can improve soil properties. However, it breaks down slowly. This may result in the inability to provide nutrients quickly in the short term.
Sawdust Charcoal: As a form of biochar, sawdust charcoal improves soil structure and nutrient content. This improves the soil's moisture-holding capacity and permeability. As a result, plants can grow better.
Carbon Sequestration
Sawdust: The carbon sequestration effect of sawdust is relatively limited. However, incineration or natural decomposition can lead to carbon emissions, which can adversely affect the climate.
Sawdust Charcoal: Sawdust biochar prepared through pyrolysis has excellent carbon sequestration capabilities. Its stable carbon structure enables long-term carbon storage in the soil.
Construction Material Processing
Sawdust: In building materials processing, sawdust may be used to make simpler building and furniture materials such as particle board.
Sawdust Charcoal: It can become a higher value-added building material, such as used to produce biochar concrete, which is lightweight, thermally insulating and environmentally friendly.
Animal Husbandry Application
Sawdust: In agriculture and animal husbandry, sawdust can be used as bedding in animal shelters.
Sawdust Charcoal: Sawdust charcoal can also be used as bedding, in particular, it can purify the air. In addition, it is also a kind of feed additive. This improves the animal's digestive system and promotes animal growth.
Wood Waste to Sawdust Biochar: Circular Carbon Footprint
Beston biochar equipment can convert sawdust into biochar, a material with extremely strong carbon sequestration capabilities. From the generation of sawdust to the carbon sequestration application of sawdust biochar, this process realizes the cycle of carbon footprint.
Circulation Process Of Carbon Element
Positive Effects Of Making Biochar From Sawdust
Promote Forest Growth
Adding sawdust biochar to soil improves soil structure and nutrient content. Therefore, this improves plant growth suitability. In addition, biochar can also help increase soil water retention and reduce soil erosion. Thus, this creates an environment more conducive to plant root development and growth. Enhancing the carbon dioxide absorption capacity of vegetation in the forest effectively assists the carbon fixation process. This helps maintain the carbon balance in the atmosphere.
Carbon Emissions Offset
During the harvesting and processing of wood, there is usually a certain amount of carbon emissions associated with it. This comes from aspects such as fuel and product transportation for processing machines. However, by converting sawdust into biochar and adding it to the soil, permanent carbon fixation can be achieved. This means that through the use of biochar, the carbon emissions produced during wood harvesting can be effectively offset, thereby reducing the negative impact on the climate.
How to Make High-quality Charcoal from Sawdust?
Pretreatment of Sawdust
Continuous sawdust charcoal making machine requires a sawdust particle size of less than 20mm(preferably 5-8mm) and a moisture content of less than 15%. We provide a crusher/dryer. The sawdust meeting the feeding requirements enters the main combustion furnace through a large-angle belt conveyor.
Pyrolysis of Sawdust
During the entire pyrolysis process, the reaction temperature can reach 450°C. The reaction environment is micro-oxygen negative pressure. The sawdust undergoes a thermal desorption process to remove excess volatile matter. Subsequently, the carbon in the sawdust begins to remain and gradually forms a solid carbonaceous material: charcoal.
Collection of Sawdust Charcoal
The sawdust charcoal coming out of the reactor has a higher temperature. After entering the discharging system, the heat of the sawdust charcoal is taken away by the water-cooled slag discharging spiral. Eventually, the temperature of the collected finished sawdust charcoal dropped below 45℃. In addition, we also provide integrated molding production lines to solve the problem of how to make charcoal briquettes from sawdust.
Treatment of Flue Gas
After the biogas undergoes dust removal and condensation treatment, the combustible gas enters the combustion system to provide a heat source for the equipment. Then, the dust and sulfur in the hot flue gas are removed from the spray tower/demist tower to ensure that the final flue gas meets EU emission standards.
Advanced Technology in Continuous Sawdust Charcoal Machine
Energy-saving
- Combustible gas reuse reduces energy consumption
- Inner and outer cylinder structures improve thermal efficiency
- Low-nitrogen combustion design improves combustion efficiency
Environmental Friendly
- Water-cooled slag discharging reduces dust generation
- Multi-channel dust removal device ensures flue gas cleanliness
- Spray tower/demisting tower ensures clean emissions
Safety Reliable
- Three seals ensure the airtightness of the equipment
- Explosion-proof device prevents abnormal pressure
- High-temperature resistant materials ensure reaction safety
Reasons to Set up Sawdust to Charcoal Recycling Project
In the wood processing industry, sawdust stands out as the most common byproduct, necessitating an effective solution for its management. The establishment of a sawdust to charcoal recycling project presents a strategic initiative with compelling reasons for implementation.
Broaden the Range of Product System
For the wood processing industry, sawdust is the most common processing waste. Therefore, finding a proper solution is crucial. Investing in a sawdust charcoal making machine can expand the existing product system. Nowadays, the market demand for biochar is gradually increasing, especially in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, and environmental protection. By producing sawdust biochar, the company can meet the needs of different industries. This enables more comprehensive market coverage.
Achieve Win-win Situation of Sustainability&Profitability
Investing in sawdust biomass pyrolysis projects means actively participating in waste recycling and reducing dependence on natural resources. This helps establish the company’s environmentally friendly image and meet market demands that increasingly focus on environmental protection. In addition, the charcoal production project reduces raw material procurement costs by reusing self-produced wood chips. At the same time, the sales of biochar products can also create new sources of income for enterprises.
Beston Group’s Successfully Charcoal Production Cases Around the World
Beston Group is a global pioneer in the recycling industry with our successful wood processing waste recycling projects. Our solutions have won praise from our customers. Many customers establish long-term cooperative relationships with us. Together we are committed to the sustainable development of waste resources. In addition to sawdust, we also offer a variety of waste biomass recycling options, including wood, coconut shells, palm kernel shells, straw, jute sticks, and more. You can better understand Beston Group through the following cases.
Tailor Sawdust Management Plan to Your Needs
Beston Group’s sawdust charcoal making machine is a cutting-edge solution. It provides new ideas for resource utilization of wood processing by-products. At the same time, the machine also provides a new direction for the sustainable transformation of the wood processing industry. If you are also interested in recycling wood waste such as sawdust, you can visit our LinkedIn for a dedicated solution.
