CARBON ADSORBER

ODOR CONTROL
SYSTEMS

RJC SERIES MODULAR CARBON ADSORBER ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS

RJC SERIES

USFilters RJC Series Modular Carbon

USFilters Modular Carbon Adsorbers are often

MODULAR CARBON ADSORBER SYSTEMS

Adsorbers are skid-mounted, pre-assem-

used to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from

bled systems ranging in flow capacity from

municipal wastewater. The RJC series adsorbers

100 cfm to 1,400 cfm. Vessels are offered

remove in excess of 99% of the inlet hydrogen

in either polypropylene or fiberglass rein-

sulfide and are designed to provide one or more

forced plastic (FRP) and fans are available

years of bed life.1

in epoxy coated stainless steel or FRP.

Passive systems are also available which use

The RJC Series Adsorbers only require inlet

natural process ventilation in place of the

ducting, drain piping and power to the con-

fan. The carbon media type is selected

trol panel to be completely operational.

based on the specific application.

FEATURES
Pre-assembled and skid-mounted
for simple installation
Models for air flow rates from 100
to 1,400 cfm
Passive flow systems available
High performance carbon media
Vessel constructed of polypropylene or premium vinylester
fiberglass reinforced plastic
Fan manufactured of stainless steel
or fiberglass reinforced plastic
Includes control panel, drain and
grounding rod
Available with volume control
damper, carbon sample ports,
differential pressure gauge

Two carbon adsorption systems in Makena, HI.

Based on inlet H2S concentrations below 7 ppm, at the maximum listed flow rate, and based on the adsorption
capacity of Westates UOCH-KP carbon.

U S F I LT E R S C A R B O N A D S O R B E R O D O R C O N T R O L S Y S T E M S

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Carbon adsorption is an effective means of odor control for many applications. Carbon

Hydrogen Sulfide

adsorbers can efficiently remove a variety of inorganic and organic compounds from municipal

Municipal Sewage Odors

and industrial process air. Typical compounds adsorbed include hydrogen sulfide, aldehydes,

Industrial VOC Control

ketones, and a wide range of industrial solvents and volatile organic compounds.

Carbon adsorbers are particularly useful for low air flows, low odor loads, remote locations,
and for the control of specific volatile organic compounds. We offer a complete line of carbon
adsorption systems, ranging from skid-mounted modular systems to custom designed, single and
dual-bed systems capable of handling air flows in excess of 20,000 cfm.

PROCESS DESCRIPTION

USFilters Carbon Adsorber is a once-

ommend USFilters UOCH-KP caustic

through, chemical adsorption process.

impregnated media. The caustic impreg-

Odorous compounds (H2S and malodorous organics) are removed from the air

nant (KOH) catalyzes the oxidation of

stream by adsorption onto the activated

sulfur and water and greatly increases the

carbon porous surface. Foul air from various sources is collected and passed

H2S capacity of the carbon media. The

sulfur produced is adsorbed on the internal

through the adsorber. After entering the

surface of the activated carbon while the

vessel, the foul air flows through a densely

water is mainly lost to the flowing air gas

packed bed of activated carbon media. The

stream. The flowing air stream dissipates

cleaned air continues through the vessel

the heat. For VOCs, we recommend pel-

and is exhausted through the stack.

letized anthracite media that offers high

hydrogen sulfide to product elemental

adsorption capacity with minimal pressure

The carbon media is selected based on the

drop. Other carbon media types are avail-

expected inlet contaminants and their con-

able for specific applications.

centrations. For hydrogen sulfide, we rec-

RJC SERIES MODULAR CARBON ADSORBER ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS

Equipment Skid
Flow
Damper

Drain

Carbon
Adsorber
Vessel
Control
Panel

Exhaust
Fan

FRP Carbon Adsorption System in Hagerstown, MD.

SIZING INFORMATION
Model #

Air Flow Rate

(cfm)

Carbon
Quantity (lbs)

Vessel Dia x
Height (ft)

Approximate Skid
Length x Width (ft.)

Operating
Weight (lbs)

Inlet & Outlet

Dia. (In.)

Fan Motor
(HP)

RJC-100

Up to 100

200

1.5 x 5.0

4.3 x 3.2

700

1.0

RJC-200

100200

360

2.0 x 5.0

5.3 x 3.5

1,000

1.0

RJC-300

200300

570

2.5 x 5.0

5.8 x 3.8

1,300

1.5

RJC-400

300450

820

3.0 x 5.0

6.3 x 4.1

1,700

1.5

RJC-600

450600

1,120

3.5 x 5.5

7.7 x 4.9

2,500

2.0

RJC-800

600800

1,450

4.0 x 5.5

8.3 x 4.9

3,200

10

2.0

RJC-1000

8001,000

1,850

4.5 x 5.5

8.8 x 5.2

4,000

10

3.0

RJC-1200

1,0001,400

2,300

5.0 x 5.5

9.1 x 5.6

4,700

12

5.0

CONVENTIONAL CARBON ADSORBERS

CONVENTIONAL CARBON

For larger air flow rates, USFilter offers

As with the modular carbon adsorber sys-

ADSORBER SYSTEMS

custom designed single and dual bed

tems, the carbon media type is selected

carbon adsorbers, often used as a polishing

based on the specific application.

stage following a wet scrubber system.

Carbon adsorber units can be designed to
handle in excess of 20,000 cfm.

Three carbon adsorption units in Glendale, AZ (dual bed).

SIZING INFORMATION*
Air Flow Rate
(cfm)

Vessel
Dia. (ft.)

Bed
Type

Vessel
Height (ft.)

Footprint
Required (ft.)

Fan Motor
(HP)

1,700

6.0

Single

8.0

11.0 x 8.0

5.0

3,000

8.0

Single

8.0

15.0 x 10.0

7.5

4,700

10.0

Single

8.0

17.0 x 12.0

10.0

6,800

12.0

Single

8.0

20.0 x 14.0

15.0

9,400

10.0

Dual

13.0

19.0 x 12.0

20.0

11,400

11.0

Dual

13.0

20.0 x 13.0

20.0

13,600

12.0

Dual

13.0

21.0 x 14.0

25.0

20,000

14.0

Dual

13.0

23.0 x 16.0

40.0

*These are examples only, based on a superficial velocity of approximately 60 feet per minute.

O T H E R VA P O R P H A S E O D O R C O N T R O L P R O D U C T S B Y U S F I L T E R

LO / PRO

ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM

POLY- STAGE

ZABOCS

SCRUBBING TECHNOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL

ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS

The patented LO/PRO Multi-Stage

space and at a fraction of the cost. Each

Packaged Scrubber System is one of the

installation is custom designed to maximize

most technically advanced and cost-effective

efficiency and minimize chemical consump-

scrubber systems available. The LO/PRO is

tion, in coordination with other customer

a factory pre-assembled system of unitary

requirements. Performance is guaranteed

construction which can do the work of con-

with removal efficiencies in excess of 99.0%

ventional packed towers in less than half the

and air flow rates up to 24,500 cfm.

The "L" Series and "DD71" Series Air

treatments, has proven effective for a wide

Scrubbers provide a cost-effective, trouble

range of airborne contaminants. With this

free and flexible method to eliminate con-

patented technology, each module contains

taminants for all types of odor and fume

an integral packed bed, sump and re-circu-

control in air streams up to 6,000 cfm. The

lation system. All vessels are seamless,

modular Poly-Stage scrubbing tech-

maintenance free and guaranteed against

nology, using the packed-bed wet scrub-

failure for five years when used according

bing process with a variety of chemical

to specifications.

The ZABOCS Biological Odor Control

System is an advanced multi-media system
which combines gas absorption, adsorp-

To find out more about how to put

USFilter to work for you, contact us at

tion and biological treatment to capture

and then eliminate organic and inorganic
odors from wastewater process air streams.
The unique combination of proprietary
Biodagene and Biocarb media enables

RJ Environmental Products
13100 Gregg St. Suite B
Poway, CA 92064
858.486.8500 phone
858.486.8501 fax
www.usfilter.com

the ZABOCS system to treat three times

the air volume compared to similar sized
Products manufactured and marketed by United
States Filter Corporation (USFilter) and its affiliates
are protected by patents issued or pending in the
United States and other countries. USFilter reserves
the right to change the specifications referred to in
this literature at any time, without prior notice. RJC,
Poly-Stage, ZABOCS, Biodagene, Biocarb and
LO/PRO are trademarks of United States Filter
Corporation or its affiliates.

CS-ODOR-BR-0302

conventional biofilter systems, while

immediately treating odors with zero acclimation time.

2002 USFilter