Anthracite
Anthracite typically produces consistent improvements in turbidity removal because, in part, to more efficient solids loading. Low uniformity coefficient media also produces smaller changes in effluent turbidity during periods of peak influent turbidity. Our anthracite filter media is produced from the highest quality anthracite available to ensure the physical characteristics of hardness, durability and performance.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Filter Anthracite |
| Grade | FGA |
| Appearance | Black Granules |
| Carbon Content | 85 - 90% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.65 gm / cc |
| Acid Water Solubility | 0.7 + 0.3 |
| Caustic Solubility | <1% |
| Uniform Coefficient | 1.6 |
| Ash content | Less than 5% |
| Size | 0.8 mm 1.6 mm |
| Hydrochloric Acid Solubility | <2% |
| Hardness | 3.0 on MOH scale |
| Bulk Density | 920 Kg / M3 |
Conditions for Operation
· Bed depth: 24-36 in., 10-18 in multibed filters
· Freeboard: 50% of bed depth (min.)
· Service flow rate: 5 gpm/q. & or higher depending upon local conditions
· Backwash flow rate: 18-25 gpm/sq. ft.
· Backwash bed expansion: 20-40% of bed depth.