CIP

Washing Activated Carbon

In the process of washing activated carbon, a dilute hydrochloric acid solution (3%) is circulated/pumped into the elution column. The acid dissolves inorganic foulants such as calcium carbonate, magnesium and sodium salts, fine ore Minerals such as silica, and fine iron particles. The carbon acid wash cycle takes about 4.30 hours. Acid washing may also help … Read more

AARL Carbon Stripping System Operation: Elution & Electrowinning

The Anglo American Research Laboratories AARL carbon stripping system used in this EXAMPLE has two definite advantages when compared with its most common counterpart, the Zadra system. It is much less expensive to operate and it produces a cleaner stripped carbon. It is however very reliant upon the availability of an abundant supply of good quality water … Read more