Sunflower husk pellets
Ceragra supplies high-quality sunflower husk pellets – a sustainable, waste-derived biomass fuel designed for industrial energy generation. Produced from the shells of sunflower seeds, these pellets offer high calorific efficiency, low moisture content, and stable combustion performance, making them an alternative to coal and wood-based fuels.
Sunflower husk pellets are widely used in biomass power plants, CHP (Combined Heat & Power) installations, industrial boilers, district heating systems, and co-firing applications. Their strong technical parameters and clean safety profile make them suitable for continuous, large-scale energy operations.
Our current markets include the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. Ceragra supplies sunhusk pellets in bulk, with shipment sizes starting from approximately 2,500 metric tons and above. The product is delivered via bulk vessels, ensuring efficiency and reliability for industrial and energy consumers.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Unit | Result |
Pellet Diameter | mm | 8.0 |
Appearance | – | Cylindrical pellets, glossy surface, free from foreign impurities and mold |
Moisture Content | % | 8.4 |
Ash Content (dry basis) | % | 2.6 |
Lower Calorific Value (NCV) | MJ/kg | 21.6 |
Chemical & Safety Profile
Parameter | Unit | Result |
Cadmium (Cd) | mg/kg | < 0.01 |
Mercury (Hg) | mg/kg | < 0.002 |
Lead (Pb) | mg/kg | < 0.05 |
Arsenic (As) | mg/kg | < 0.05 |
HCH (α, β, γ) | mg/kg | < 0.005 |
Heptachlor | mg/kg | < 0.005 |
DDT (incl. metabolites) | mg/kg | < 0.005 |
Aflatoxin B1 | mg/kg | < 0.002 |
Vomitoxin (DON) | mg/kg | < 0.25 |
Microbiological & Radiological Safety
Parameter | Result |
Salmonella | Not detected |
E. coli | Not detected |
Yeast | < 15 |
Mold | 20 KOE/cm3 |
Cesium-137 | 0.46 Bk/kg |
Strontium-90 | 0.55 Bk/kg |
Additional Material Characteristics
Parameter | Unit | Result |
Fiber (dry basis) | % | 51.5 |
Protein (dry basis) | % | 4.86 |
Fat (dry basis) | % | 2.5 |
Foreign Impurities | % | Not found |
Metal Impurities | mg/kg | Not found |
Pest Infestation | – | Not found |
Color | – | Gray with dark shade |
Odor | – | Typical for product |
