Granular Activated Carbon For Vapor Use (VGAC)
Virgin 4x10 ( type BPL, supplied by Calgon Carbon Corp.)
DESCRIPTION
BPL 4x10 is a virgin
granular activated carbon designed for use in gas
phase
applications. It is a
bituminous
coal-based
product activated at a
high temperature in a steam atmosphere. It has a particle and internal pore size
distribution allowing for rapid adsorption kinetics at medium to low
differential pressure drop across the carbon bed. Because of its surface area,
density, and strength characteristics, BPL
4 x 10
can be
reactivated
for reuse,
eliminating disposal problems.
APPLICATIONS
Some of the typical
applications for BPL
4x10
activated carbon include:
Solvent
Recovery Gas Purification
Odor Control
HVAC
Tank Vent Emissions
Catalyst Support
DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
The design of an
activated
carbon adsorption system
is dependent on the adsorbate type, influent concentration, temperature, flow
rate, performance objective, and other factors. Acqua Bella Inc. can help
evaluate
the suitability of activated
carbon to satisfy specific
needs.
For additional
information on adsorption capacity of organic
compounds,
please contact
our office.
When
designing an activated carbon
adsorption system,
Calgon Carbon Corporation
recommends that the dense-packed pressure drop be used for fan sizing, since
activated
carbon will settle during
use. The loose-packed
pressure drop will probably occur
during
start-up
of the system.
The typical
apparent density of this product
is 0.48 g/cc (30
Ib/ft3).
In
practice, the Ioose-packed
density is approximately
o.42g/cc (26 Ib/ft3).
SPECIFICATION
| Iodine No. mg/g | 1050 min |
| Butane Activity, weight % | 23.3 min |
| Ash, weight % | 8 max |
| Moisture, weight % | 2 max |
| Hardness No. | 93 min |
| Apparent Density, g/cc | 0.47 min |
| Screen Size, US sieve series, weight % | |
| On 4 mesh | 6 max |
| 4x6 | 30-55 |
| 6x8 | 30-55 |
| 8x10 | 3-15 |
| Through 10 mesh | 3 max |
MANUFACTURING
Pearlington, MS
Feluy, Belgium