Are there any other good methods for large activated carbon tanks besides manually removing the carbon?
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Are there any other good methods for large activated carbon tanks besides manually removing the carbon? The number of carbon columns is appropriate, and they are replaced frequently; is there any good design approach that allows for quick and easy replacement of the used carbon inside?
You need to consider this from the design stage, or opt for mechanization； It needs to be determined based on the actual conditions at the site
A high-suction vortex fan is connected to a metal bellows that extends into the carbon layer to extract the material
Yes, it is currently in the design phase; the problem is that no such application examples have been seen yet
I’ve seen other industries use exhaust pipes to remove solids; in cases where things are tightly bonded together, it’s necessary to use pipes to puncture those areas where the bonding is strong
It is recommended to send more photos of the site; it would be better to discuss possible implementation methods based on the actual conditions there, for reference.
I’ve seen carbon being manually replaced on-site; it’s indeed very difficult when dealing with large carbon elements, as the workers end up covered in black residue. For smaller ones, it’s possible to replace the entire carbon column or use honeycomb structures instead
Either modify the equipment by adding bottom discharge holes, or use a vacuum conveyor