How Weiwa’s Continuous Carbonization Furnace is Revolutionizing Biochar Production in Indonesia
2025-07-31
Introduction: The Rising Demand for Biochar in Indonesia Indonesia, with its vast agricultural waste (such as Palm Kernel Shells, or PKS), is an ideal market for biochar production. As the global demand for sustainable carbon sequestration and soil enhancement grows, continuous carbonization furnaces have emerged as a game-changer. At Weiwa Machinery, we recently conducted a successful on-site trial of our continuous carbonization furnace in Indonesia, demonstrating its efficiency, environmental benefits, and economic viability. What is a Continuous Carbonization Furnace? The Science Behind Continuous Carbonization A continuous carbonization furnace is an advanced thermal decomposition system that converts biomass (like PKS, wood chips, or coconut shells) into biochar, wood vinegar, and tar in a controlled, oxygen-limited environment. Unlike batch furnaces, it operates…