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Carbon Transfer Techniques
Author(s) -
Janecek Kenneth F.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1978.tb04247.x
Subject(s) - trace (psycholinguistics) , carbon fibers , activated carbon , environmental science , water treatment , chemistry , waste management , environmental chemistry , biochemical engineering , business , computer science , environmental engineering , engineering , philosophy , linguistics , organic chemistry , algorithm , adsorption , composite number
When granular activated carbon is used to remove trace organics from drinking water its service life can be shortened to a few months. In light of the proposed organics regulations, carbon handling and reactivation methods and costs assume a new importance in water utility operations.