The
Transportable Liquid Phase Adsorbers are fabricated
from mild steel and are tested to DOT shipping standards.
All units have two part Epoxy coatings on the inside
and industrial enamel on the outside to give a long
service life. 2" steel FPT inlet/outlet fittings
on the tip of the vessels are connected to PVC internals
for corrosion resistance. The units have 4 way forklift
access, a screened drain and 16 inch top manhole.
GC 8x30 virgin, bituminous coal base carbon
is standard with GC 12x40, reactivated GC
8x30R and other specialty carbons available.
Specifications
TL-1000
TL-1800
TL-3000
A-Diameter,
Outside:
46"
46"
60"
B-Tank
Height:
48"
72"
72"
C-Overall
Height:
62"
86"
86"
Carbon
Weight, Lbs:
1000
1800
3000
Max.
Flow Rate, GPM:
50
50
90
Maximum
Pressure, psig:
12
12
12
Max.
Design Temp., Deg F:
140
140
140
Installation &
Start Up - If possible, before the units are
used for the first time, they should be filled with
clean water through the bottom collector, and allowed
to degas for a period of 8 to 12 hours. A gentle
backwash is recommended to remove carbon fines that
can cause excessive pressure drop through the unit.
Multiple units are usually connected in series with
testing between the units advised to determine when
the first unit needs to be changed out.
Maintenance -
When in use, the only maintenance the TL Units
require is testing for contaminants in the influent
and effluents streams, and checking the operating
pressure of the system. Monitoring the contaminant
concentration level into the last unit in a series
arrangement is the recommended safeguard against
having breakthrough in the final outflow. When the
concentration of contaminants in the flow coming
out of the lead unit equals the concentration of
the flow into the unit, the unit has reached its
removal capacity and should be removed from service.
The working life of each adsorber is dependent upon
the type of contaminant in the water as well as
its concentration and the liquid flow rate. A pressure
relief device is advised to prevent damage to the
adsorber or cause a failure in the event of excessive
pressure buildup. Backwashing an adsorber that is
operating at an elevated pressure, will sometimes
provide a temporary lowering of the pressure drop
through a unit.
Recharging
- Once the carbon is saturated by contaminants,
the unit should be taken off line. If connected
in a series mode, the next down stream unit should
be moved into the lead position and a fresh unit
put at the end of the train. To purchase replacement
carbon or to arrange for a carbon changeout, please
contact our office. When preparing the unit for
servicing, as much water as possible should be drained
from the vessel through the screened drain fitting.
All shipping plugs must be replaced when the unit
is to be transported.
Disposal -
Dispose of the spent carbon in accordance with Federal,
State, and Local regulations.
Warning!
Wet activated carbon readily absorbs free oxygen. ANY
entry into carbon vessels requires procedures
for confined space entry and oxygen depletion
to be followed!
The
Transportable Liquid Phase Adsorbers are fabricated
from mild steel and are tested to DOT shipping standards.
All units have two part Epoxy coatings on the inside
and industrial enamel on the outside to give a long
service life. 2" steel FPT inlet/outlet fittings
on the tip of the vessels are connected to PVC internals
for corrosion resistance. The units have 4 way forklift
access, a screened drain and 16 inch top manhole.
GC 8x30 virgin, bituminous coal base carbon
is standard with GC 12x40, reactivated GC
8x30R and other specialty carbons available.
