Water Treatment

Granular activated carbon is the workhorse of municipal and industrial water treatment. It removes chlorine, chloramines, taste, odour, and a wide range of organic micropollutants through adsorption in fixed-bed contactors. Powder grades handle emergency dosing and variable-load treatment plants.

RC830 4u00d78C 12u00d740C

How It Works

The process, step by step

Load the contactors

GAC fills fixed-bed vessels to 1u20133 m depth. Water flows downward through the carbon bed.

Adsorption in bed

Contaminants bind to carbon surface as water passes through. Treated water exits from the base.

Monitor breakthrough

Effluent quality is tested continuously. When capacity degrades, carbon is replaced or reactivated.

Key Specifications

Iodine Number

900u20131100 mg/g

Core capacity indicator u2014 higher IV means more adsorption capacity per gram

Mesh Size

8u00d730 / 12u00d740

Consistent mesh ensures uniform bed flow distribution and controlled pressure drop

Hardness

>95% (ASTM)

Must withstand backwash cycles without generating excessive fines

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Grade Selection

Recommended grades for Water Treatment

These grades are specifically optimised for this application. Full technical data sheets available on request.

UCI RC830 / RC1240

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Wood

Primary water treatment GAC. Consistent IV, excellent hardness, macroporous pine structure.

UCI 4u00d78C / 12u00d740C

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Coconut

Higher micropore density for small-molecule removal. Suitable for potable water duty.

UCI 4u00d78 AWC

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Coconut

Acid-washed coconut GAC u2014 low iron, neutral pH, NSF-quality facility.

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