The GeneralWater Pollution Control Barrels are low cost,
self contained water purification adsorbers designed
to treat liquid streams of up to 20 GPM. The units
are available in three different sizes to better
serve your treatment needs.
Specifications
55
Gallon
85
Gallon
110
Gallon
A-Diameter,
Outside:
24"
28"
32"
B-Height,
Outside Wall:
35"
39"
43"
Inlet
Fitting:
C-1"FPT
C-1"FPT
C-1.5"FPT
Outlet
Fitting:
E-1"FPT
D-1"FPT
D-1.5"FPT
Drain
Fitting:
E-1"FPT
E-1"FPT
E-1"FPT
Carbon
Weight, Lbs:
165
300
400
Max.
Recommended Flow Rate, GPM:
10
15
20
Maximum
Pressure, psig:
10
7
7
Max.
Design Temp., Deg F:
140
140
140
Flow
Direction:
Downflow
Downflow
Downflow
Activated Carbon
- The
General liquid adsorbers are filled with virgin,
high activity GC 8x30 carbon. Virgin GC
12x40, reactivated GC 8x30R or other
special carbons are also available.
Removable Lid -
16 gauge lid with ring & bolt closure and poly
clad cellulose gasket.
Connections - Metal connections with standard
pipe threads insure easy, durable and leakproof
hookup to your system. Unions or quick connect fittings
are advised to make drum exchange easy.
Flow Distributors
- Both inlet and outlet have low pressure drop,
slotted Schedule 40 PVC distributors. Units work
well in either an upflow or downflow manner when
the start up procedure is followed. Stainless Steel
internals and drums are available for special applications.
Coatings
- The General water pollution control barrels
are coated on the inside with heat cured phenolic
epoxy. The outside coating is industrial enamel.
A polyethylene liner is available for extra corrosion
resistance for the 55 gallon and 85 gallon units.
Installation &
Startup -
If possible, before the units are used for the first
time, they should be filled with clean water for
a period of 8 to 12 hours to allow the carbon to
degas. A gentle backwash is also 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 -
Once connected, The General requires no maintenance
other than the monitoring of the influent and effluent
liquid streams and the operating pressure of the
system. Monitoring the liquid stream into the last
Water Pollution Control Barrel in series mode is
a recommended safeguard against breakthrough in
the final outflow. When the concentration of contaminants
in the outflow equals the concentration in the inflow,
The General 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 canister in
the event of excessive pressure buildup.
Recharging The
General -
Once the carbon is saturated by contaminants, the
unit should be removed and replaced with a fresh
one. To purchase replacement carbon or to arrange
for a carbon change out, please contact our office.
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!
