PRODUCT BULLETIN
OLC 12x40
Coconut Granular Activated Carbon
Description
Specifications
OLC 12x40 is a coconut activated carbon for the removal of dissolved
organic contaminants from water, wastewater and process
liquids. These contaminants include taste and odor compounds,
organic color, total organic carbon (TOC) and industrial chemicals
such as chlorinated solvents (TCE, PCE). It is produced under
controlled conditions by high temperature steam activation. The
pore structure enables it to be used for adsorption of both high
and low molecule weight impurities from waters and liquids. The
carbon is especially effective for adsorbing trace organic
compounds such as vinyl chloride, methylene chloride, MTBE and
THM’s/disinfection by-products. OLC 12 x 40 is certified to NSF/ANSI
61 standard and complies with the requirements for activated carbon
as defined by the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) (8th Edition) published
by the U.S. Pharmacopeia.
Iodine Number, mg/g
Features
• Coconut carbon
• Low ash
• High mechanical strength
Benefits
• A strongly adsorbing pore structure optimal for the
treatment of chlorine and other organics
OLC 12x40
1050 (min)
Ash, wt%
4.0 (max)
Moisture (As Packaged), wt%
5 (max)
Density (Apparent), g/cc
0.48 (min)
Hardness Number
95 (min)
12 US Mesh [1.70 mm], wt%
5 (max)
< 40 US Mesh [0.425 mm] (PAN), wt%
4 (max)
Design Considerations
OLC 12x40 coconut activated carbon is typically applied in
down-flow packed bed operations using both pressure and gravity
systems. Design considerations for a carbon system is based on
the user’s operating conditions, the treatment objectives desired, and
the chemical nature of the compounds being adsorbed. In general,
downflow superficial velocity can be from 1 gpm/ft2 to 10 gpm/ft2,
depending on the application and contact times can vary from 7.5
minutes to hours. Design may vary based on the type water/liquid,
contaminants to remove, and desired treatment objectives. To
determine what is best for your application and assistance with
the design, please contact Calgon Carbon Corporation by calling
1-800-4-CARBON.
• High hardness relative to other raw materials
• Pore structure provides a wide range of contaminant
removal capabilities
Applications
OLC 12x40 coconut activated carbon can be used in a variety of
water, wastewater and process liquid applications for the removal of
dissolved organic compounds. OLC 12x40 has been used in applications such as process water purification, wastewater treatment and
industrial chemical purification.
Typical Pressure Drop (OLC 12x40)
Water at 77°F, 0.90cP
10
Pressure Drop (inches H2O/ft. Bed)
• Hardness and abrasion resistance required for thermal
reactivation and minimizing generation of fines in
operations requiring backwashing
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Superficial Velocity (gpm/sf)
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Typical Bed Expansion During Backwash
Packaging
OLC 12x40 with Water
Please contact Calgon Carbon for options and availability.
70
60
Safety Message
44°F
Wet activated carbon preferentially removes oxygen from air. In closed
or partially closed containers and vessels, oxygen depletion may reach
hazardous levels. If workers are to enter a vessel containing carbon,
appropriate sampling and work procedures for potentially low oxygen
spaces should be followed, including all applicable federal and state
requirements. Please refer to the MSDS for all up to date product
safety information.
% Expansion
50
72°F
40
30
20
10
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Superficial Velocity (gpm/sf)
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