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Anthracite is effective for filtering cloudy and dirty water from suspended solids. Can be added to existing sand filter.
Shape: Granular
Appearance: Solid black
Odor / Odor: Odorless / Odorless
Fixed Carbon : 79 Min
Volatile Matter : 10 Min
Inherent Moisture : 3 Max
Ash Content : 6 Max
Density: 0.75gr/ml
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Shape: Granular
Appearance: Solid black
Odor / Odor: Odorless / Odorless
Fixed Carbon : 79 Min
Volatile Matter : 10 Min
Inherent Moisture : 3 Max
Ash Content : 6 Max
Density: 0.75gr/ml
Anthrachite media filter, also known as anthracite coal filter, is a type of granular media filter used for water treatment and purification. It is primarily employed in municipal and industrial water treatment plants to remove suspended solids, impurities, and contaminants from raw water sources.
Media Material: Anthracite is a type of coal that is relatively pure and carbon-rich with high carbon content and excellent filtration properties. Anthracite is usually crushed and graded into various sizes, ranging from fine to coarse, depending on the specific filtration application.
Filtration Process: Anthracite media filters operate through a physical filtration process. When water flows through the filter bed, suspended particles and impurities are trapped within the porous structure of the anthracite media.
Contaminants Removal: Anthracite are effective to removes contaminants, including turbidity, sediment, suspended solids, iron, manganese, and certain organic compounds. These filters are often used as a pretreatment step before other water treatment processes, such as chemical coagulation, sedimentation, or disinfection.
Backwashing: Over time, the filter bed becomes saturated with captured particles, it requires cleaning to maintain its effectiveness. Backwashing is the process of reversing the flow of water through the filter bed, which dislodges and flushes out the accumulated impurities. This cleaning cycle typically involves the use of air and water to agitate the media.
Longevity: Anthracite media filters are known for their durability and longevity. They can operate effectively for an extended period before requiring media replacement or regeneration.
Particle Size Distribution: The selection of anthracite media with a specific particle size distribution is crucial for optimizing filtration performance. Smaller particles provide finer filtration but may require more frequent backwashing, while larger particles offer better solids retention capacity.
Applications: Anthracite media filters are commonly used in a variety of water treatment applications, including drinking water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, industrial process water treatment, and swimming pool filtration.
Advantages: Anthracite media filters has high filtration efficiency, low operating costs, and minimal chemical requirements compared to other treatment methods.
Maintenance: Regular maintenance, including backwashing and periodic media replacement or regeneration, is necessary to ensure the continued effectiveness of anthracite media filters.
Overall, anthracite media filters are a reliable and efficient option for removing suspended solids and contaminants from water sources, contributing to the provision of clean and safe drinking water and the treatment of wastewater in various applications.