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Soot Series – Activated Carbon Liquid Filter Bag
Soot Series Liquid Filter Bag: Activated Carbon & Oil-Adsorbing Liquid Filter Bags
In critical process industries, removing physical particles is only half the battle. Dissolved organics, unwanted odors, and trace hydrocarbons can compromise product integrity and violate environmental regulations. The K Filter Soot Series is our premier dual-action solution, combining high-efficiency mechanical filtration with the advanced chemical adsorption of activated carbon.
The Science of “Extreme Surface” Adsorption
Standard carbon filters often suffer from “channeling” or low contact time.
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Why the Soot Series is the “Premium Choice”
1. Beyond Simple Oil Removal
A standard oil bag (like the Anchor Series) is great for “free oils” floating in water. However, if your water smells like sulfur or contains dissolved chemicals (VOCs), a standard bag will fail. The Soot Series uses Activated Carbon Fibers (ACF) which have 10x more surface area, allowing them to “grab” dissolved chemicals that fibers alone cannot catch
2. Prolonged “Contact Time”
In filtration, speed isn’t always good. If the liquid moves too fast, chemicals don’t have time to stick to the filter. The Soot Series is engineered with a fibrous labyrinth (tortuous path). This slows down the microscopic flow just enough to ensure maximum chemical bonding between the carbon and the contaminants.
3. The “Hybrid” Advantage
Standard carbon canisters are heavy and hard to change. The Soot Series puts Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) inside a filter bag. You get the chemical cleaning power of a carbon tower with the easy, 2-minute change-out of a filter bag.
The Science of “Extreme Surface” Adsorption
Standard carbon filters often suffer from “channeling” or low contact time. The Soot Series overcomes this through a sophisticated fibrous and granular core architecture:
10x Absorption Area: Our activated carbon fibers provide up to 10 times the effective surface area of standard granular carbon, ensuring maximum contaminant uptake.
Extended Contact Time: The “tortuous path” created by the fibrous structure slows the fluid just enough to ensure deep adsorption of organic compounds, tastes, and odors.
Effective Oil-Water Separation: Designed as a high-performance oil-adsorbing filter, the Soot Series removes a broad spectrum of non-emulsified oils and hydrocarbons from process streams.
Targeted Solutions for Global Industry
| Industry | Application | Why the Soot Series? |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment (Middle East) | Desalination & Potable Water. | Eliminates chlorine, odors, and organic “off-tastes” in large-scale systems. |
| Food & Beverage (Europe/USA) | Ingredient water & Spirits. | Removes colors and organic impurities without adding additives or surfactants. |
| Petrochemical (USA/Gulf) | Amine & Glycol recovery. | High-efficiency removal of trace oils and degradation products from process loops. |
| Environmental (Global) | Wastewater & Remediation. | Effectively captures heavy metals and dissolved hydrocarbons to meet discharge limits. |
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Why Choose the Soot Series?
- Hybrid Core Technology: Features a granular activated carbon core wrapped in high-precision microfiber for simultaneous particle and chemical removal.
- Broad-Spectrum Performance: From light-duty polishing to critical “zero-oil” applications.
- No Carbon Fines: Our advanced manufacturing process locks the carbon in place, preventing “carbon shedding” into your clean filtrate.
Technical Comparison: Soot Series vs. Standard Oil-Adsorbing Bags
| Feature | Standard Oil-Absorbing Bag | K-Filter Soot Series (Carbon) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Media | Polypropylene Microfiber only. | Hybrid: Microfiber + Activated Carbon Core. |
| Oil Removal | Only non-emulsified “free” oils. | Broad-Spectrum: Free oils + dissolved organics. |
| Odor & Taste | No effect. | Absolute removal of chlorine/organic odors. |
| Heavy Metals | No effect. | Effective at adsorbing certain heavy metals. |
| Filtration Type | Mechanical (Sieving). | Dual: Mechanical + Chemical Adsorption. |
| Contact Time | High flow / Short contact. | Prolonged via “Tortuous Path” structure. |
| Best Application | Industrial wastewater / Cooling loops. | Critical Purity: Pharma, Food, Amine loops. |
Our Key Features
- Effective removal of chlorine, odor, asbestos, mercury, lead
- Toxic organic chemicals.
- Promote catalytic reduction of chlorine disinfectants.
- Low velocity and longer liquid contact time
- 100% Activated coconut shell carbon pallet
- High absorption speed: 180 times faster than extruded carbon block
- Low pressure drops
- Low velocity
- High adsorption performance
- Contaminant particle retention
- Exclusively FDA compliant media
- No bypasses
- Lower differential pressure
- Capturing all kinds of soft and hard particle impurities Non-emulsified hydrocarbons can be removed from a fluid.
Application
- Water purification & removal of cyanide, fluoride, chlorine, organic chloride, TCE, ions, microbes, bacteria, odour, etc
- Bottled water and beverage processing,
- Liquor processing and pharmaceutical liquid de-coloring
- Waste water treatment & removal of heavy metal
- inorganic/ organic compound, dyes, chloroform, PCBs, phenol, dactyl phthalate, Cr (VI), also change Au(III)-AU, Ag+-Ag, Pt(VI)-Pt++, Hg++-Hg+, Fe(III)-Fe++, etc.
- Reclaiming of benzoic compounds, ketonic compounds, esters, alcohol compounds, petrol compounds, precious metals, VOCs and BTEXs.
- Liquid purification in paint, auto, electronics, semiconductors, synthetic fiber,
- chemical, petrol-chemical, rubber, pharmaceutical industries
- Gas purification & removal of SOx, NOx, H2S, etc
Technical Data
- Top Ring: Kfilter Tec poly seal rings.
- Differential pressure bag replacement: 1.72 bar @ 25 psi
- Differential pressure bag replacement (max allowable): 3.5 bar @ 25 °C/27 psi
- Micron rating: 1 to 200 and customized to ensure the desired particle retention
- Efficiency: 99 % to 99.9%
- Recommended flow rate: 1 bag 10 MT/hr, 2 bags 22MT /hr
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FAQ: Soot Series Carbon Filter Bags
1. Can the Soot Series remove heavy metals?
Yes. The high-activity carbon fibers in the Soot Series liquid filter bags are effective at adsorbing certain dissolved heavy metals and a wide range of organic contaminants (VOCs) from aqueous solutions.
2. Is this better than a standard oil-adsorbing bag?
While standard bags use only polypropylene microfibers, the Soot Series uses an activated carbon core. This makes it significantly more effective at removing “dissolved” organic impurities and odors that a standard fiber-only bag cannot touch.
3. How do I know when to change the Soot Series bag?
You should change the bag when you notice a pressure drop (indicating physical loading) or when the filtrate quality changes (indicating the carbon is “spent” and can no longer adsorb chemicals/odors). For oil removal, periodic testing of the effluent is recommended.
4. Will the carbon leak into my water?
No. K Filter utilizes a “Dust-Free” design. The activated carbon is contained within a precision-needle felt or microfiber sleeve that acts as a post-filter, ensuring zero carbon migration into your clean stream.
5. Is it safe for food-grade applications?
The materials used in the Soot Series liquid filter bags are selected for their purity. However, for specific European (EC) or US (FDA) food contact requirements, please consult our technical team to ensure the specific model meets your local regulations
