L200 Liquid Phase Activated Carbon Drum Filter

L200 Liquid Phase 12×40 Mesh Activated Carbon Drum Filter

The L200 Liquid Phase Activated Carbon Drum Filter comes pre-filled with 200 pounds of 12×40 mesh granular activated carbon for treating compatible water and liquid streams. Its lined steel drum, 2-inch inlet and outlet connections, and maximum listed flow of 10 GPM provide a compact carbon adsorption unit for industrial water treatment, environmental remediation, and process water polishing.

The pre-filled configuration simplifies initial media handling by supplying the drum and carbon together. Use the L200 as a treatment stage within a properly designed system, selecting operating conditions according to the contaminants present, incoming water quality, and required treatment results.

Pre-Filled with 200 Pounds of 12×40 Mesh Granular Activated Carbon

Each L200 contains 200 pounds of granular activated carbon, commonly called GAC. The 12×40 mesh designation describes the carbon particle size range. It does not identify the carbon's raw material, adsorption capacity, or removal efficiency for a particular contaminant.

As compatible liquid passes through the bed, adsorbable dissolved compounds collect on the carbon's internal pore surfaces. The appropriate media and operating flow depend on the target chemicals, their concentrations, competing substances, and the required outlet quality.

Contact Activated Carbon Depot with your water analysis and treatment objectives to confirm suitability. Applications involving specific regulated contaminants require an evaluation of the supplied media and system design rather than relying on a general activated carbon specification.

L200 Drum Filter Specifications

Model	L200
Treatment phase	Liquid phase
Included carbon fill	200 lb
Media	Granular activated carbon
Media size	12×40 mesh
Housing	Steel drum with an internal liner
Drum dimensions	33 5/8 inches high × 23 1/2 inches wide
Inlet connection	2" SCH80 Female Thread NPT; located at the top
Outlet connection	2" SCH80 Male Thread NPT; located near the bottom
Maximum listed flow	10 GPM
Maximum listed operating pressure	10 PSI
Supply configuration	Pre-filled carbon drum filter

 

The 200-pound specification refers to the carbon fill, not the assembled weight or shipping weight. Dimensions describe the drum; allow additional clearance for fittings, hoses, handling, and change-outs. Maximum flow and pressure do not establish contaminant removal efficiency or media service life.

Applications for Liquid-Phase Carbon Adsorption

The L200 can be evaluated for applications requiring adsorption of compatible dissolved contaminants, including:

• Groundwater remediation treatment systems
• Industrial process water polishing
• Wastewater polishing before subsequent treatment or discharge
• Temporary and supplemental liquid treatment
• Pilot studies and field treatment projects
• Reduction of adsorbable organic compounds in compatible water streams

Confirm performance requirements using the actual liquid composition and site conditions. Discharge compliance depends on the complete treatment system, monitoring program, and applicable limits.

Compact Drum Configuration for Field and Facility Use

The L200 holds its carbon bed within a steel drum measuring 23 1/2 inches across and 33 5/8 inches high. This footprint makes it an option for installations with limited equipment space or restricted access for change-outs.

The top inlet and lower outlet provide connection points for routing liquid through the unit. Confirm flow direction, fitting details, hose compatibility, and access requirements before installation.

Single-Drum, Series, and Parallel System Planning

The L200 can be considered as an individual treatment stage or as part of a multiple-drum installation. An optional manifold supports series or parallel arrangements, subject to the selected configuration.

In a series arrangement, liquid passes through successive drums. This can support staged treatment and lead-and-lag operation when suitable sampling points and a change-out procedure are provided. A parallel arrangement divides flow between separate treatment paths and requires appropriate flow balancing.

Multiple drums do not automatically establish a system flow rating. Confirm the manifold, pressure limits, flow distribution, and treatment requirements for the complete installation. Contact Activated Carbon Depot for manifold availability and project-specific configuration assistance.

Flow Rate, Contact Time, and Pump Selection

The L200 has a maximum listed flow of 10 gallons per minute. The appropriate treatment flow may be lower depending on the target contaminants and required contact time. Selecting the maximum flow alone does not confirm that the desired outlet concentration will be achieved.

Review the following information before selecting the unit:

• Target contaminants and inlet concentrations
• Required outlet concentrations or treatment goals
• Normal and peak flow rates
• Available supply pressure and pump characteristics
• Liquid temperature, pH, and chemical compatibility
• Suspended solids, turbidity, oils, and other potential fouling substances
• Expected operating hours and treatment volume

Confirm pressure drop and pump compatibility for the complete system. The 10 PSI maximum listed operating pressure is not a pressure-drop specification. Account for supply pressure, downstream restrictions, and startup conditions when designing the installation.

Installation, Startup, and Pretreatment

Review compatibility between the liquid stream, activated carbon, liner, drum, and connecting components before use. Install and commission the filter according to the supplied instructions, including any required wetting, air removal, and initial flushing procedures.

Assess whether upstream solids removal or other pretreatment is needed to protect the bed. Suspended material and other fouling substances can restrict flow or interfere with media performance. Select pretreatment according to the incoming liquid quality rather than expecting the carbon drum to perform every treatment function.

Monitoring and Carbon Change-Out Planning

Media service life varies with contaminant loading, competing compounds, flow, and operating conditions. Neither the 200-pound fill nor the maximum flow rating establishes a fixed number of gallons that the unit will treat.

Use inlet and outlet testing appropriate to the target contaminants to assess performance and determine change-out timing. Track flow and pressure conditions to identify changes in system operation. Increased pressure drop can indicate fouling, while acceptable flow does not independently confirm remaining adsorption capacity.

Plan replacement before outlet concentrations exceed the project's treatment criteria. Contact Activated Carbon Depot to discuss replacement drums, media options, and multiple-unit orders. Handling and disposal of spent carbon depend on the contaminants collected during service.

Order the L200 Liquid Phase Carbon Drum Filter

Choose the L200 for a pre-filled liquid-phase drum containing 200 pounds of 12×40 mesh granular activated carbon. Contact Activated Carbon Depot with your water analysis, flow requirements, treatment objectives, and delivery location for application assistance or a project quote.