Anuj Enterprises manufactures and supplies high-performance Activated Carbon Filters (ACF) for a variety of water and wastewater treatment applications. Our ACFs are designed to remove chlorine, organic matter, color, odor, pesticides, and chemical pollutants from the water, making it safer and more suitable for reuse or discharge.
From STPs to ETPs, and WTPs to industrial process water – our carbon filters deliver consistently high-performance filtration.
An Activated Carbon Filter is a filtration unit filled with granular activated carbon (GAC). As water flows through the carbon bed, contaminants like chlorine, phenols, tannins, VOCs, and bad odors are adsorbed onto the surface of the carbon particles.
It is most commonly used as a tertiary treatment stage or post-sand filtration step to polish the treated water.
An Activated Carbon Filter (ACF) is a highly effective water purification system designed to remove organic and inorganic impurities by employing the adsorptive properties of granular activated carbon (GAC). These filters are engineered for the advanced stage of water treatment, often positioned after sand filtration or as part of tertiary treatment processes. As water passes through the densely packed carbon media bed, contaminants such as chlorine, chlorinated compounds, phenols, tannins, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, herbicides, residual disinfectants, and unpleasant tastes and odors are trapped on the porous surface of the carbon granules. The GAC used in these filters possesses a vast surface area and micro-porous structure that facilitates superior adsorption efficiency, making it an ideal medium for polishing water to meet stringent quality standards. Activated carbon filtration is widely used in various applications including municipal water treatment, effluent treatment plants (ETPs), sewage treatment plants (STPs), industrial process water systems, food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and aquaculture setups where removal of residual organic matter, dechlorination, or odor control is critical. In the case of industrial usage, it plays a vital role in reducing chemical contaminants that can interfere with sensitive production processes or corrode piping and equipment. The design of an ACF unit typically includes a cylindrical MS or FRP vessel filled with graded carbon media, fitted with inlet and outlet nozzles, pressure gauges, backwash arrangements, and distribution systems to ensure even flow and efficient contact time. Routine backwashing and periodic carbon replacement are essential to maintain performance and prevent channeling or bacterial growth. Additionally, when used before reverse osmosis (RO) systems, activated carbon filters protect RO membranes from chlorine damage, thereby extending membrane life and reducing operational costs. Their eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, ease of operation, and ability to work without chemical additives make activated carbon filters a preferred choice for sustainable water purification systems across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in India and globally.
