Category: activated carbon

In practice, the regeneration of carbon cannot be done on a whim. This is an activity that needs to be scheduled in advance to facilitate the plant engineer, operators and the regeneration contractor.

Turning wastewater into potable water requires a number of cleaning steps, one of which is the application of Activated Carbon (AC) to control potable water taste, colour and odour.

The use of charcoal, the forerunner of modern activated carbon, by ancient Egyptians for medical purposes and water purification dates back to 2000 BC.