Advanced Carbon Technology
On average, ACT’s footprint & capital expenses are 90-95% less than comparable GAC installations – significantly reducing the burden of implementing a new system.
Elements eliminate the need for labor-intensive changeouts, which require outside contractors & long shutdowns.
When exhausted the elements can be disposed of via incineration, thus reducing the impact on the environment, as well as providing the 100% chain of custody requirements set forth by the EPA.
Advanced Carbon Technology
- Can Remove 100% for a Period of Time Under the Correct Flow Rate and Contact Time
- 1/15th the Contact Time Needed Vs GAC
- High Flow Rates With Small Footprint
- Much Lower Capital Cost Than GAC
- Can Be Fully Incinerated for Disposal of Hazardous Contaminants.
- No Regeneration Needed
- No Backwashing
- No Vac-truck or 3rd Party Needed for Carbon Replacement
Our Equipment
- ACT Utilizes a Cartridge Type Element and a Cartridge Type Filter Housing
- ACE’s Carbon Blocks Are Engineered With a Proprietary Blended Formulation for the Specific Application/contaminant
- Each Cartridge Has a Double O-ring Seal for Zero Bypass Connection
- Each Element is Equipped With a Robust Outer Cage for Protection of the Element, and a Versatile Handle for Ease of Installation and Removal
- All Carbon Blocks and Filtration Housings Are NSF/ANSI Certified for Potable Water Applications
- Completely Replace GAC Systems, or Use as a Polisher to Existing GaC Systems
- ACE’s NSF/ANSI Certified Filter Housings Are Available in 304SS or 316SS and Can Hold From 1 to 65 Elements to Accommodate Flows in Excess of 750+ GPM for a single housing
- Additional Housings Can Easily Be Manifolded Together With a Common Header for Greater Flow Requirements or Increased Surface Area.
- For Certain Contaminants, Flows of <40 GPM Can Be Handled by a Single Element Housing With a 10-inch Diameter Tank
ACT Media Blocks for PFAS Removal
Industry:
Drinking Water Bottling Company
Weight of Carbon Media in PFAS Blocks:
53 pounds
Flow Rate:
17 GPM
System Description:
Raw spring water, sediment filtration, followed by GSGWF PFAS blocks
PFAS Contaminants present:
PFOS, PFOA, PFBS, PFHpA
GAC System Comparison:
Recommended 1500lb carbon system to
allow for flow rates and empty bed contact time
American Melt Blown & Filtration implemented the Advanced Carbon Technology (ACT) for the removal of PFAS contaminants at a drinking water bottling plant. The raw water Inlet concentrations of combined PFAS reached levels greater than 40 PPT. ACT through a single pass was able to drop the levels of combined PFAS to non-detectable levels for over 500,000 gallons using only ~50Lbs of Carbon.
Estimated Element Lifespan
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What certifications does ACT have?
All Carbon Blocks And Filtration Housings Are Nsf/Ansi Certified For Potable Water Applications
- Meets NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, and 61 for drinking water
- Meets California Proposition 65 regulatory requirements for drinking water
- NSF Standard P473 PFOAS Reduction PT 100%
What type of housing is used to hold ACT?
Custom Housings are available to hold 1-65 elements and are made in-house to perfectly complement the filters.
- ACT Utilizes A Cartridge Type Element And A Cartridge Type Filter Housing
- Each Cartridge Has A Double O-Ring Seal For Zero Bypass Connection
- Each Element Is Equipped With A Robust Outer Cage For Protection Of The Element, And A Versatile Handle For Ease Of Installation And Removal
How scalable is ACT?
The versatility of the ACBT can allow things like smaller mobile units to be used in crisis situations by the national guard or can be scaled up and used in conjunction with current GAC systems. Many smaller municipalities may already have GAC systems in place, however; new EPA regulations will put their system out of spec. ACBT could be used as a polishing unit downstream of the GAC system to further reduce contaminants to keep the municipality within the legal guidelines.
What else can ACT be used to remove?
ACBT can also utilize additives like scavengers to achieve a very wide range of contaminant removal including, but not limited to, arsenic, mercury, ammonium (NH4+), lead, nickel, copper, cadmium, calcium, and magnesium.
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