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Carbon Filtration Solutions have been developing water phase canisters for 8 years. The importance of Activated Carbon for water filtration is growing as industries seek inexpensive and effective solutions to comply with environmental Legislation, which demand cleaner discharges from factories. Our Water Canisters are prefabricated, ready to use, self contained water purification units.

The system is able to remove hazardous or toxic dissolved organics from waste water streams, hazardous waste lagoons, hydrocarbons, surfactants and colour from effluent streams, making the water suitable for discharge or in some cases for re-use. A single unit should not exceed 35 litres per minute, the treated water flow can be increased by placing the canisters in a series of two or more.

General Information

The two most important factors affecting the efficiency of carbon for water filtration are the amount of activated carbon in the canister, and the amount of time the contaminant spends in contact with it.

The more carbon the better. Similarly, the lower the flow rate of water, the more time that contaminants will be in contact with the carbon, and the more absorption that will take place.

The most effective carbon types used in water filtration are wood and coconut shell carbons. While coconut shell carbon typically costs 15 to 20% more than wood it is regarded as the most effective.

Activated Carbon Canisters have a broad range of industrial applications which include,

• Purification of chemically contaminated water
• Sewage treatment plants
• Removal of dissolved organic matter
• Removal of taste and odour
• Process water filtration
• Groundwater treatment
• Well water treatment
• Emergency treatment
• Pilot filter for large activated carbon adsorbers
• Chemical plant wastewater holding tanks

Features include:

• Effective proven technology
• High activity carbon
• Epon lined steel drums for Corrosion Resistance
• Acceptable for transport of spent carbon
• Low pressure drop
• Filters normally available ex-stock
• No installation costs
• Maintenance free operation
• Minimal space requirements
• Stainless Steel models available

Operating Parameters:

• Maximum working pressure-14psi
• Temperature limit—150 Deg F
• Size: 
  • 205 litre Canister
  • 600mm Diameter
  • 950mm Height

ALC Water Canisters can be set up in series to increase capacity or in parallel to increase flow volume.

Prior to operation the carbon in each water canister must be wetted with clean water and allowed to de-aerate, the water filled canister should sit for about 24 hours,

WARNING: Wet Activated Carbon removes oxygen from air causing a severe hazard to workers inside carbon vessels. Confined space/low oxygen procedures should be put in place before any entry is made. Such procedures should comply with all applicable local, state and federal guidelines.