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Industrial Applications

Across chemical and process industries, adsorbents purify liquids, dry gases and treat effluent. The right material depends on what needs to be removed and how the process runs.

Quick answer

What are the industrial uses of activated carbon and adsorbents?

Activated carbon purifies and decolourises chemicals and process liquids, and controls odours and vapours in air. Activated alumina and silica gel dry compressed air and gases, filter aid clarifies process streams, and hydrated lime neutralises acidic effluent.

In the process

Where our products fit across a plant

The highlighted stages are where our products are used. Select a product for its technical details.

  1. 01

    Process liquids

    Carbon purifies and decolourises chemicals.

  2. 02

    Filtration

    Filter aid clarifies process streams.

  3. 03

    Compressed air

    Alumina and silica gel dry air and gases.

  4. 04

    Air and odour

    GAC beds control vapours and odours.

  5. 05

    Effluent

    Lime neutralises acidic effluent.

Common challenges

Common problems and how they are treated

  • Organic contamination in liquids

    Activated carbon, powdered or granular.

  • Wet compressed air

    Activated alumina or silica gel dryers.

  • Acidic effluent

    Hydrated lime for neutralisation.

  • Odours and vapours

    Granular carbon in packed beds.

FAQ

Industrial Applications: common questions

Can activated carbon remove odours from air?

Yes. Many odour-causing compounds and organic vapours are adsorbed by granular activated carbon in packed beds.

Activated alumina or silica gel for compressed air drying?

Both are used. The choice depends on the required dew point, operating temperature and regeneration method. Share your dryer details and we will suggest a suitable desiccant.

Discuss your industrial applications requirement

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