Vapor-phase carbon vessels are filter vessels used in the treatment of contaminated vapor streams;. The vessels can be filled with activated carbon or other specialty filtration media. The contaminated vapor is usually forced in through an inlet at the bottom of the vessel, distributed across the base of the vessel through an air box, and filters up to the outlet piping at the top. Through adsorption, the contaminants in the vapor are attracted and attach themselves to the large surface area of the carbon. After filtering, the effluent vapor will have a lower level of contamination than the influent vapor.
Vapor-phase filter vessels, along with vapor-phase activated carbon and other specialty media, are used to treat a variety of organic and inorganic contaminants.
Vessels are available in a large variety of shapes and sizes, and can be made of many materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, HDPE, and fiberglass. Disposable filter vessels are also available. The type of vessel chosen is dependent on the flow rate and pressure of the contaminated vapor, as well as the type of filtration media to be used.
MLE Equipment builds vapor-phase carbon vessels, and sources some models from various suppliers. Please see the provided specification sheets and manuals for more detailed information on vapor-phase carbon vessels.
