Henan Xuye Machinery Successfully Installs Hazelnut Shell Activated Carbon Plant in Turkey, Turning Waste into Value

In the global push towards sustainability and a circular economy, unlocking the value of agricultural by-products has become a key growth area. Henan Xuye Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. , a leading Chinese manufacturer of biomass carbonization equipment, has recently successfully installed and commissioned a large-scale hazelnut shell activated carbon production line in Turkey, now fully operational. This project not only marks another international endorsement for Xuye Machinery’s high-end equipment but also delivers an innovative solution for agricultural waste management in the world’s largest hazelnut-producing country.

Project Background: Transforming Waste Shells into “Black Gold”

As the dominant global producer, accounting for approximately 70% of the world’s hazelnut supply, Turkey generates massive amounts of hazelnut shells. Historically, this abundant biomass was often treated as waste or used as low-value fuel. Finding ways to transform this resource into high-value-added products has been a persistent goal for local industries.

Activated carbon, renowned for its exceptional adsorption properties, commands a high market value in applications like water treatment, food purification, pharmaceuticals, gold recovery, and air purification. Henan Xuye Machinery’s integrated solution for producing activated carbon from hazelnut shells perfectly aligned with the client’s goal of converting local into economic advantage.

Technical Core: Xuye’s Complete Turnkey Project

The delivery encompassed not a single machine but a complete activated carbon production line, featuring:

1. Efficient Crushing & Pre-treatment System: Processes hazelnut shells into uniformly optimal sizes for carbonization.
2. Patented Continuous Carbonization Furnace: Performs high-temperature pyrolysis in an oxygen-deficient environment to produce primary char. Known for its continuous feeding, high energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness (with flue gas recycling), this furnace ensures stable, low-cost operation.
3. Precision Activation Furnace: Utilizes steam activation to vastly expand the microporous structure of the char, producing high-quality activated carbon with high iodine value and adsorption capacity.
4. Automated Control System: The entire line employs PLC intelligent control for precise regulation of key parameters like temperature and feed rate, guaranteeing consistent product quality.

Keys to Success: Overcoming Challenges, Delivering Excellence

During project execution, Xuye’s engineering team tackled challenges including on-site commissioning and localizing process parameters. They provided the client with comprehensive technical support covering plant layout, equipment installation, personnel training, and production optimization.

“We are extremely satisfied with our cooperation with Henan Xuye Machinery,” stated the project manager for the Turkish client. “The production line runs stably, exceeding our expectations for efficiency. The quality of the hazelnut shell activated carbon produced is excellent and fully meets European market standards. This was more than just an equipment purchase; it opened a door to the circular economy and a high-margin market for us.”

Broader Impact: A Triple Win for Environment, Economy, and Society

1. Environmental Benefits: Effectively addresses the challenge of disposing of vast quantities of hazelnut shell waste, reducing pollution from open burning or landfilling, and enabling carbon sequestration and recycling.
2. Economic Benefits: Transforms a near-zero-cost agricultural by-product into high-end activated carbon worth thousands of US dollars per ton, significantly boosting profitability across the value chain.
3. Social Benefits: Creates new local job opportunities, drives technological upgrading, and sets a benchmark for green transformation in the agricultural processing industry of Turkey’s Black Sea region.

Why Choose Henan Xuye Machinery?

• Proven Industry Expertise: Years of deep specialization in biomass pyrolysis and activated carbon plant technology.
• Strong Customization Capability: Provides tailored solutions based on client’s raw materials (coconut shell, rice husk, wood, various nut shells, etc.) and capacity requirements.
• True Turnkey Service: Offers a complete value-chain service from consultation, design, and manufacturing to installation and after-sales support.
• Global Success Stories: Equipment successfully exported and operational across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and more, building a solid international reputation.