Biomass briquettes

Also called white coal or bio coal. Made from dried agricultural and wood residue with no binders, in 70 mm and 90 mm sizes.

Specifications

Cylindrical logs made by compressing dried farm residue and sawdust under high pressure, with no binder. Built for boilers, thermic fluid heaters and kilns that burn coal or wood today.

Sizes: 70 mm and 90 mm diameter

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Biomass briquettes specifications
Gross calorific value3,800 – 4,300 kcal/kg
MoistureBelow 10%
Ash4 – 10%, depending on raw material
SulphurBelow 0.1%
Bulk densityAbout 650 kg/m³
SupplyLoose in trucks, or in bags

Typical values. Each batch is tested and we share the lab report with every order.

Which size?

Both sizes are the same fuel with the same calorific value. The right one depends on your firebox and how fuel is fed.

70 mm Smaller fireboxes, narrower feed openings, quicker light-up
90 mm Large grates and kilns, longer, steadier burn

Will briquettes work in your boiler?

If your plant hasSuggested size
A manually fed or grate-fired boiler using coal or wood90 mm, or 70 mm for smaller fireboxes
A thermic fluid heater70 mm or 90 mm, depending on the firebox
A kiln or furnace with manual stoking90 mm
A small boiler in a hotel, hospital or laundry70 mm
A fluidised bed (FBC) boiler or a power plant co-firing biomassAsk us. Briquettes are usually crushed to size first.

Not sure? Tell us your boiler make and capacity and we will recommend a size.

Raw materials we use

The mix changes with the season. Your lab report shows what went into your batch.

  • Groundnut shells
  • Sawdust and wood chips
  • Cotton stalks
  • Castor shells
  • Mustard husk
  • Other agro residue

Need a sample before you switch?

We can send a trial quantity so your operators can test it in your own boiler.