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An Improved Powdered Activated Carbon Feed Facility
Author(s) -
Nielsen Hubert L.,
Whipple Delano E.
Publication year - 1979
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.1551-8833.1979.tb04361.x
Subject(s) - housekeeping , flexibility (engineering) , operational costs , powdered activated carbon treatment , activated carbon , waste management , process engineering , business , carbon fibers , computer science , manufacturing engineering , environmental economics , environmental science , operations management , engineering , chemistry , mathematics , biochemistry , statistics , organic chemistry , adsorption , economics , gene , algorithm , composite number
It is recognized within the water industry that powdered activated carbon is a nuisance to receive, unload, and store; these housekeeping problems also increase operational costs. The design of a new facility provides easier handling as well as operational flexibility, an acceptable appearance, and reliable performance.