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Carbon Block Buyer's Guide

Publisher: Multi-Pure International

Format: PDF
Date: 2009-07-01

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Overview:
Describing the many factors to be evaluated when designing and manufacturing an efficient carbon block water filter, this paper presents the key points a buyer should consider in developing filter specifications and selecting a supplier. It explains how carbon blocks filter water and details why carbon block is the better choice for water filtration over other filtration technologies, and includes a comparison of the compressed and extruded carbon block manufacturing processes. The various design parameters for carbon blocks are explained in detail, including raw material selection, filter performance objectives, and filter dimensions and finish. The paper also highlights the advantages of a custom filter and provides guidelines for choosing a custom carbon block supplier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.	Introduction	1
2.	Activated Carbon for Water Filtration	1
3.	Why Carbon Block Is the Better Choice	1
4.	How Carbon Blocks Filter Water	2
5.	Compressed vs. Extruded Carbon Block Manufacturing Processes	2
6.	Carbon Block vs. Other Filtration Technologies	2
7.	Design Parameters - Raw Material Selection	3
8.	Design Parameters - Filter Performance Objectives	3
9.	Design Parameters - Performance Validation	3
10.	Design Parameters - Filter Dimensions and Finish	4
11.	Design Parameters - Performance Indication Devices	4
12.	Advantages of a Custom Filter	5
13.	Choosing a Custom Carbon Block Supplier	5
14.	About Multi-Pure International	5