Activated Carbon Filter – Industrial & Commercial
Active carbon comes in two variations: Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). The GAC version is mostly used in water treatment; it can absorb the following soluble substances:
- Adsorption of organic, non-polar substances such as:
- Mineral oil
- BTEX
- Poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PACs)
- (Chloride) phenol
- Adsorption of halogenated substance: I, Br, Cl, H en F
- Odor
- Taste
- Yeasts
- Various fermentation products
Non-polar substances (Substances which are non soluble in water)
Applications for Activated Carbon filtration:
- Ground water purification
- The de-chlorination of process water
- Water purification for swimming pools
- The polishing of treated effluent
Depending on the type of water, suspended solids concentration, oil and grease, COD, BOD and pesticides contents, activated carbon filters are sized differently, but the basic design data to clarify natural waters is the following:
Filtration velocity | 2-8 m3/h.m2 |
Contact time | 10 -30 minutes |
Diameter | 50 cm to 3m |
Filtration area | 0,2 to 7 m2 |
Flow rates | 10L/h 100 m3/h |
Pressure ratings | 4 to10 bar |
Vessel Materials | Epoxy-coated steel
Polyester composite Stainless steel (on request) |
Bed depth | 1 meter min. |
Filtration media | Granular Activated Carbon Pesticide removal COD removal Dechlorination |
Top manhole | 2 1/2 to 6″ |
Accessories | 5-ball or butterfly valves |
Options | Manometers, degaser, flowmeter |
Control | Automatic or manual backwash, on timer and.or differential pressure |
Operation Specifications:
- Operating pressure: 25-100 psi (1.73-6.9 bar)
- Operating temperature: 41-122°F (5-50°C)
- Electrical supply: 220V/1Ph/50Hz
Standard Features:
- Time controller for backwash scheduling
- High performance FRP tank/MSEP/SS316/SS304
- 220V/1Ph/50Hz
- Automatic backwash valve
- High quality media
- Operating pressure: 25 – 125 psi (2 – 8.6 bars)
- Operating temperature: 350°-1000°F (20°- 380°C)
- Flow controller to limit backwash flow
Available Options:
- Auxiliary micro switch
- Inlet / Outlet sample valves
- Duplex systems
- Vacuum breaker
- Filters using diaphragm valves
- Stainless steel tanks
- Inlet / Outlet pressure gauges
- Epoxy coated steel tanks