Usage Cases of Granular Activated Carbon

Food and Beverage Industry
Talking about the food and beverage industry, it is necessary to mention that granular activated carbon is additionally used in the production of beer. For example, the pourable powder is used in the filtration of brewing water and when trying to appear more tastefully pleasing as well as produced more so in its clarity. The granular activated carbon adsorbs the tasteless, coloration and odorous pollutants in the water ensuring the beer brewing results in good quality beer.

Also, granular activated carbon can be used in juice and other beverages production for improving taste by removing undesired tastes from contaminants.

Pharmaceutical Industry
Granular Activated Carbon is utilized in dehydration of impure raw materials and intermediate products for the manufacture of medications. Its beneficial selectivity to remove contaminants or impurities makes sure active ingredients are not contaminated which adds to effectiveness and safety of the end pharmaceutical products.

Granular activated carbon is also useful for the pharmaceutical companies in that it enables them to meet environmental regulation on waste materials as well as minimize their environmental impact.

Water Treatment
When water is passed through a granular activated carbon filter, carbon’s inward structure serves as a trap for organic compounds, chlorine, and other impurities. The bulkiness of granular active carbon is associated with its excessive adsorption properties that enable retention of these undesirable elements.

In these advanced water cleaning systems, multi-layered granular activated carbon is added after pre-treatment of the water to remove relatively excessive sediments. Water is first de-phased for treatment that takes out relatively larger particles and then it is passed through granular activated absorption beds. This two-phased treatment procedure results in improved recovery of pollutant materials.

Air Purification
In air filtration applications, adsorptive removal of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), odor, and most especially gases is carried out using a granular activated carbon. While air passes through the filter of activated carbons, the dirt is picked on the surface of the carbon particles. 

In HVAC systems, granular activated carbon filters are mounted for improving indoor air. These appliances, also referred to as air-cleaners, minimize allergenic materials, smoke, and unpleasant smells from the indoor environment enhancing the health of the users.

Industrial Applications
In chemical manufacturing, granular activated carbon serves to trap and purify solvents which are recovered from waste during the manufacturing process. Granular activated carbon is applied in the treatment of effluents in treatment works to remove organic contaminants prior to the effluents being let into the atmosphere. Its properties of retention of pollutants helps in the compliance and regulation of wast Water quality management.