Palm kernel fiber's primary use is as a biomass fuel. The oil it retains makes it suitable for burning, and this is its most common application.
Primary Use: Biomass Fuel
- Fuel for Oil Mills: The main application of palm kernel fiber is as a fuel source for the very oil mills that process palm kernels.
- Steam Generation: When burned, the fiber produces steam.
- Electricity Generation: The steam is then used to drive turbines that generate electricity to power the oil mill operations.
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Biomass for steam and electricity generation |
This closed-loop system is efficient since the byproduct of palm oil processing is used to power the process itself, reducing reliance on other energy sources.
