The Activated Carbon Filters (ACF) from ProcesoNova are used in almost all industrial sectors, thanks to their various types, models, sizes, and custom or special designs. Each type of filter also comes in different models and sizes.
FCA.PN CA10
Main Features of These Filters:
Constructive Forms: Square, rectangular, and cylindrical.
Models: Monobloc, modular, and panelled.
Manufacturing Materials: St37b painted, galvanised, AISI304, 316, 316L, AL.
Flow Rates (depending on size and model): From 1000 m³/h to 100,000 m³/h. (For higher flow rates: custom designs are available).
Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres: ATEX classification.
Special Equipment: Customised to the client's needs.
Suitable for installations emitting VOCs at low concentrations, as well as for odour removal. These systems are typically preceded by another filtration system.
Activated carbon filters (AC) are highly effective filtration systems designed to remove gaseous contaminants, volatile compounds, and odours in various industrial processes. These units are filled with activated carbon, a material with a high adsorption capacity, allowing them to efficiently capture and retain gaseous contaminants. Activated carbon filters are constructed in different ways and can take forms similar to bag filters, using activated carbon cartridges to carry out the filtration process.
Principle of Adsorption: Activated carbon filters operate through the adsorption process, where the molecules of gaseous contaminants adhere to the inner surface of the pores of the activated carbon. This material has a high surface area due to its porous structure, which allows it to trap a wide range of compounds, including toxic gases, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours, and vapours.
Construction of the Activated Carbon Filter: Activated carbon filters can come in various forms, depending on the application and the required design:
Activated Carbon Cartridge Filters: In this type of filter, activated carbon is contained within cartridges, which are easily replaceable when the carbon becomes saturated. Activated carbon cartridges are typically designed to be placed inside a structure similar to a bag filter, where the contaminated air or gas passes through the cartridges, which adsorb the contaminants.
Fixed Bed Activated Carbon Filters: These filters consist of a container unit filled with a layer of activated carbon, where the gas flows through the carbon layer to be purified. They are more common in applications that require continuous filtration of large volumes of air.
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Filters: In some systems, activated carbon may be in the form of powder or granules, providing even more precise and efficient filtration, especially in applications where contaminants are handled at low concentrations.
High Efficiency in the Removal of Toxic Gases and Odours: Activated carbon filters are extremely effective at capturing gaseous compounds such as organic solvents, acidic gases, ammonia, mercaptans, hydrogen sulphide (H2S), among others. They are also especially useful in eliminating unpleasant odours, such as those generated in wastewater treatment plants, incinerators, and chemical processes.
Flexibility in Design: Activated carbon filters can be tailored to meet different needs and types of installations. They can be designed as cartridge filters, similar to bag filters, or as fixed bed filters, depending on the specific process requirements and the type of contaminants to be removed. This versatility makes activated carbon filters suitable for a wide range of industries.
Low Environmental Impact: Due to their ability to remove gaseous contaminants, activated carbon filters help meet environmental regulations on air pollutant emissions. They are an excellent option for industrial processes where the reduction of toxic gas emissions and improvement of air quality are required.
Recyclability and Regeneration: Activated carbon can be regenerated or recycled once it has reached its adsorption capacity, making it an economical and sustainable material. Regeneration of activated carbon can be performed using thermal processes or steam treatment, allowing the material to be reused and prolonging the filter's lifespan.
Chemical Industry: Activated carbon filters are widely used in the chemical industry to remove organic vapours and volatile solvents generated during manufacturing processes. Additionally, they are effective in removing toxic gases such as chlorine, ammonia, and other hazardous chemical compounds.
Wastewater Treatment: In wastewater treatment plants, activated carbon filters are used to eliminate unpleasant odours generated during the treatment process, as well as to adsorb toxic compounds present in exhaust gases.
Food and Pharmaceutical Industry: In the food and pharmaceutical industries, activated carbon filters are ideal for removing contaminants in the air that could affect the quality of products. They are also used in the purification of gases employed in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical and food products.
Air Treatment in Incineration Plants: In incineration plants, activated carbon filters are used to capture pollutants such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other acidic gases released during combustion. This helps reduce the emission of these pollutants into the environment.
Capture of Combustion Gases in High-Temperature Industries: In industries such as cement production, metal smelting, or energy generation, activated carbon filters can be used to capture toxic gases and acid vapours generated in high-temperature combustion processes.
Activated Carbon Cartridge Filters: These filters use cartridges filled with activated carbon and operate similarly to bag filters, where contaminated gas or air flows through the cartridges, and the activated carbon captures the contaminants. They are ideal for applications with moderate air flow volumes and for the removal of volatile organic compounds or toxic gases.
Fixed Bed Activated Carbon Filters: This type of filter is designed with a layer of activated carbon inside a container, where contaminated gas flows through the fixed bed and is purified. They are more suitable for applications with larger and more constant air flows.
Granular or Powdered Activated Carbon Filters: This type of filter uses activated carbon in the form of granules or powder for filtration. The granules have a higher adsorption capacity and are ideal for removing contaminants at low concentrations, although they typically require a more complex system for carbon recovery.
Conclusion
Activated carbon (AC) filters provide an effective and flexible solution for the capture of gaseous pollutants and the removal of odours in various industrial sectors. Their ability to adsorb a wide range of volatile and toxic compounds makes them indispensable in industries such as chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, incineration, and wastewater treatment. Furthermore, activated carbon filters are highly adaptable and can be designed in various configurations, such as cartridge filters or fixed bed filters, allowing for their integration into a wide range of industrial applications.
Contact us for more information on how our activated carbon filters can help improve air quality in your process and comply with environmental regulations.
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