Grade 30 or 50

• Coal Based Carbon
• Free Carbon Testing Service
• Bonded Panels
• Galvanised Steel frames

Applications

Carbon panels are normally supplied fitted with an aluminium frame and can be made to any reasonable size to match existing panels of all makes. The depth of panel is restricted by our own imposed limits of not less than 10mm and not greater than 60mm Actual depth. Capacities shown for Panels & Discarb units are based on a dwell time of 0.1 seconds, which is the normally accepted minimum for most applications.

Air Flow = Width x Length x Depth/Dwell Time or Air Flow = Width x Length x Face Velocity

Free Carbon Testing Service. - It is extremely difficult to calculate in advance the life expectancy of an activated carbon filter. Generally speaking, accurate information regarding concentration and details of all contaminants in the airstream are not available and in any case these are often constantly changing. However, reasonably accurate life expectancy levels can be obtained by a method known as CTC testing. Either a small sample of carbon from one of the cells, or a complete panel, should be returned to us, sealed in a plastic bag, together with the date of installation. From this information the contamination level will be assessed in the laboratory, which will indicate the likely remaining useful life of the carbon. This testing service is totally free of charge to our customers.

Technical

For heavier odours i.e. Indian or Thai cooking odours, a contact time of 0.3 seconds is recommended, which will effectively reduce the Face Velocity and rating to one third...

Where hot air is being filtered (e.g. extract from cooker hoods) the carbon cells should be positioned as far from the heat source as possible.

Air stream temperatures in excess of 40°C should not be exceeded. If temperatures in excess of this figure are anticipated, reduce the air temperature by means of a fresh air bleed or a cooling coil. Humidity levels must be maintained below 80%RH, again by mixing with dry air or conditioning the airstream.

Pre-filters should be fitted in the ventilation system to protect the carbon filters in all installations from particulate contamination. We do not consider a glass panel to be suitable and recommend a filter having a minimum grade of F5 to EN779.

Some cooking operations give off large amounts of smoke, which is extremely detrimental if allowed to reach the carbon filters( smoke is a particulate).

In most cases this can be overcome by the use of a good quality pre-filter. e.g. an F8 Grade Bag Filter or better, depending upon circumstances. In some instances a HEPA Filter grade H14 is necessary.

Grade 20 Activity Carbons are rated 30% on their ability to adsorb carbon tetrachloride (CTC) in testing; and have a typical surface area per weight of between 700-800 m2/g by the BET N2 method (the area being a measure of the area of the walls of the cavern like structure of the activated carbon): Bulk density is between 0.55 - 0.59 g/cc

Grade 50 Activity Carbons are rated 55% on their ability to adsorb carbon tetrachloride (CTC) in testing; have a typical surface area per weight of between 1100-1200 m2/g by the BET N2 method (the area being a measure of the area of the walls of the cavern like structure of the activated carbon): Bulk density is between 0.49 - 0.53 g/cc