Advanced Water Filtration & Resource Recovery Solutions

Activated Carbon – Granular

DESCRIPTION:

Adsorption media for contaminants

Granular activated carbon (GAC) in fixed beds for removal of dissolved organics and oxidants; can be reactivated or exchanged.

STANDARD SPECIFICATION:

– Bed depth: 1.0–2.0 m; EBCT: 8–20 min
– Media: coal/coconut/wood‑based; Iodine Number 900–1100 mg/g
– Hydraulic loading: 5–15 m/h; Backwash expansion 20–30 %
– Dechlorination capacity depends on chlorine demand and NOM

INDUSTRY USE CASES:

– Municipal color/TOC control
– Dechlorination upstream of RO/NF/IX
– Taste and odor removal; micropollutant polishing (case‑by‑case)

PRETREATMENT / INTEGRATION NOTES:

– Biological activity may develop—consider BAC operation and periodic backwash
– Spent GAC handling per site rules; sampling ports for breakthrough monitoring

STANDARD SCOPE OF SUPPLY:

– Pressure vessels, GAC charge, underdrain and backwash kit

INLET REQUIREMENTS:

– Pre-filtered feed (low TSS) to minimize fouling
– Chlorine/organics service as specified; backwash water available

OPTIONS:

– Coal/coconut/wood-based grades; reactivation/exchange services
– Sampling ports and lead/lag configuration

HOMOLOGATIONS / STANDARDS:

– Pressure vessels per PED/ASME; media certificates on request

PACKAGING / DELIVERY:

– Vessels with underdrain and GAC charge
– Backwash kit and commissioning guide

PRICE DISPLAY:

Price on request

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