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Soakup Carbon Canister
K Filter Soakup™ Series: High-Capacity Activated Carbon Canisters
In gas processing and petrochemical refining, the purity of your Amine and Glycol loops is critical. Contamination from heavy hydrocarbons, condensate, and degradation products leads to foaming, increased corrosion, and costly downtime.
The K Filter Soakup™ Series (Soakup™) is engineered as a high-performance, drop-in replacement (Substitute) for Parker PECO CarboMax vertical vessel canisters. Utilizing 100% virgin granular activated carbon, the Soakup™ series provides deep-bed adsorption to keep your process fluids clean and your systems running at peak efficiency.
The Power of 100% Virgin Activated Carbon Canisters
Not all carbon is created equal. The Soakup™ Series features high-density, virgin granular carbon with a high CTC (Carbon Tetrachloride) value of 60-80% (and higher upon request). This high CTC value indicates a superior pore structure, allowing for:
Targeted Adsorption: Efficiently removes heavy hydrocarbons (C5+), condensate oil, and dissolved organic compounds.
Foam Prevention: By stripping out surfactants and impurities, Soakup™ eliminates the primary causes of Amine and Glycol foaming.
Corrosion Reduction: Removing acidic degradation products protects your heat exchangers and vessel internals.
Technical Applications of Soakup Carbon Canister
The Soakup™ Series is a versatile powerhouse designed for the most demanding fluid streams:
- Amine Systems (MEA, DEA, MDEA): Removal of heat-stable salts and heavy hydrocarbons.
- Glycol Dehydration (TEG, DEG): Protecting the reboiler from fouling.
- Specialty Solvents: Effective in Selexol™ and Sulfinol™ systems.
- Lube Oil Treatment: Absorbing varnish-forming precursors and dissolved impurities
Our Key Features
- Premium quality
- High surface area (>1000m 2 /g)
- Excellent hydrocarbon adsorption capacity
- Low ash content
- High hardness and mechanical strength 95%
- High temperature steam carbon
- Optimized pore structure (mesopore and macropore)
- Bulk density
Application
- Natural gas processing
- Lubricating oils
- Desulfurization and dehydration units in petrochemical plant
- Protective adsorption towers for amine/glycol systems
- Solvent recovery
- Selexol
- Sulfinol
- Water
Technical Comparison: Soakup™ vs. CarboMax
| Feature | Parker PECO CarboMax | K Filter Soakup™ Series |
|---|---|---|
| Media Type | Activated Carbon | 100% Virgin Granular Carbon |
| Pore Structure | Standard Microporous | Optimized Meso/Macropores |
| CTC Value | Standard | High-Activity (60-80%+) |
| Contaminant Focus | General Impurities | C5+, Condensates, & Heavy HC |
| Interchangeability | OEM Standard | Direct Replacement (Vertical Vessels) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How does the Soakup™ Series (Soakup Carbon Canister) prevent foaming in Amine units?
Foaming is usually caused by dissolved hydrocarbons and liquid contaminants that act as surfactants. The Soakup™ series uses its high surface area and specialized pore structure to “trap” these large molecules, ensuring the surface tension of your Amine or Glycol remains stable.
2. Can the Soakup™ series (Soakup Carbon Canister) replace Parker PECO CarboMax canisters directly?
Yes. The Soakup™ Series is designed specifically to be substituted into CarboMax vertical /Horizontal vessels. They match the flow patterns and dimensional requirements, ensuring a seamless transition without any equipment modification.
3. What makes K Filter carbon “High Density”?
High-density carbon means more active adsorption sites per cubic inch. This translates to a longer service life and higher dirt-holding capacity, meaning fewer canister change-outs and lower operational costs compared to lower-grade alternatives.
4. Is this filter compatible with Selexol™ and Sulfinol™?
Absolutely. The Soakup™ series (Soakup Carbon Canister) is chemically inert and designed to handle the complex chemistries of specialty solvents like Selexol™ and Sulfinol™, as well as standard Amine and Glycol process fluids.
5. Why is the “Pore Structure” important for hydrocarbon removal?
Standard carbon filters often have only “micropores,” which trap small gas molecules. The Soakup™ series is engineered with mesopores and macropores, which act like “highways” to pull in larger, heavier hydrocarbon molecules (like C5+ and lube oil carryover) that other filters miss.
6. What is the benefit of 100% Virgin Carbon?
Reactivated or recycled carbon often has clogged pores from previous use. Our 100% Virgin Carbon ensures maximum purity and the highest possible adsorption rate from the moment it is installed.
