ProActive 12 x 40 SuperCat Carbon is manufactured from
select grades of coconut shell coal to produce a high
density, durable granular product capable of withstanding
the abrasion and dynamics associated with repeated
hydraulic transport, backwashing, and mechanical handling.
Activation is carefully controlled to produce exceptionally
high internal surface area with optimum pore size for the
adsorption of a broad range of low molecular weight organic
contaminants and oxidizing agents like chlorine and ozone.
Catalytic Contaminant Removal
The catalytic activity of ProActive 12 x 40 SuperCat Carbon
makes it highly effective for the reduction of chloramines and
hydrogen sulfide from potable water. Its large micropore
volume also makes it particularly well suited for the removal of
low molecular weight organic compounds and their
chlorinated by-products such as chloroform and other
trihalomethanes (THMs).
Increased Efficiency and Capacity
To obtain maximum efficiency of the activated carbon in the
adsorption process, it is desirable to have the greatest
possible surface area in the smallest practical volume. This is
necessary because the rate of adsorption is proportional to
the amount of surface area of the adsorbing media.
ProActive 12 x 40 SuperCat Carbon has a surface area of
1,060 square meters per gram. This results in high efficiency
and greater system economy.
ProActive 12 x 40 SuperCat Carbon requires dissolved oxygen
concentration of 4ppm (mg/L) to insure effective removal of
iron and hydrogen sulfide.
ProActive 12 x 40 SuperCat requires periodic backwashing to
eliminate accumulated suspended matter and to re-grade
the filter bed. It has an extremely high capacity but must be
replaced when the filter bed loses the capacity for reduction
of chloramines and hydrogen sulfide. The carbon may be
used in either domestic or industrial applications using gravity
flow or pressurized filter vessels. |
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BENEFITS: |
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Outstanding for applications requiring chloramine,
hydrogen sulfide, and dissolved organic
compound reduction |
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Can be used for filtering water having a wide
range of pH levels |
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Large surface area results in an exceptionally high
capacity and efficiency |
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Balanced pore structure gives a more efficient
adsorption range |
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Very high carbon / low ash content |
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Imparts a high “polish” to the filtered water |
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Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
Part Number |
IT50002SC |
Mesh Size |
12 x 40 |
Bulk Density |
28 lb/cu.ft. |
Effective Size |
0.55 to 0.75 mm |
Ash Content |
4% maximum |
Iodine Number |
1000 mg/g |
Moisture (as packed) |
5% maximum |
pH |
10 |
Packaging |
28 lb. (1 cu.ft.) bag |
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OPERATING CONDITIONS |
Bed Depth |
26 to 30 inches |
Freeboard |
50% of bed depth min. |
Empty Bed Contact Time |
3 minutes minimum |
Dissolved Oxygen Concentration |
4 ppm (mg/L) |
Service Flow Rate |
5 gpm/sq.ft. |
Backwash Flow Rate |
8 to 10 gpm/sq.ft. |
Backwash Expansion |
30 to 40% of bed depth |
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NOTES: |
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The water to be filtered should preferably be free of oil and
suspended matter. |
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The water to be filtered should be relatively free of turbidity for
maximum service life. |
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Upon installation, backwash to remove carbon fines before placing
unit into service. |
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View SWT Filtration Media Guide |
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This information has been gathered from standard materials and or test data that
is believed to be accurate and reliable. Nothing herein shall be determined to be a warranty or representation
expressed or implied with respect to the use of such information or the use of the goods described for any
particular purpose alone or in combination with other goods or processes, or that their use does not
conflict with existing patent rights. No license is granted to practice any patented invention. It is
solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.
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Warning
For safety and handling purposes, we recommend appropriate protective measures when entering a
wet vessel containing granular activated carbon, because wet activated carbon depletes oxygen
from air and therefore, dangerously low levels of oxygen may be encountered. In such a case,
the oxygen level inside the vessel shall be determined before entering and appropriate protective
equipment should be worn when entering, or leave the vessel open until the oxygen level in the
vessel is normal. |
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ProActive™ and SuperCat™ are trademarks of Safe Water Technologies, Inc. |
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