Carbflex OAC

Summary

Product identification

• CARBFLEX™ SERIES OAC Plus Oil Adsorbing Filter Cartridge
• Utilizes Pentair Fibredyne™ technology, which chemically bonds with hydrocarbons.
• Removes dissolved, dispersed, and emulsified hydrocarbons from water.
• Can provide up to 8 times the removal efficiency of granular activated carbon filter cartridges.

Applications

• Contaminated run-off water
• Boiler feed water
• Bilge and ballast water
• Protection of membrane filters from fouling caused by oil contamination
• Industrial effluent treatment
• Desalination plants
• Oil and gas facilities
• Car and truck washes
• Surface water runoff (truck stops, airports, parking lots)
• Note: Certain applications may require pre-filtration.

Operating limits

• Maximum Temperature: 180°F (82°C)

Mechanical / Hydraulic

Materials of Construction:

• Endcaps: Polypropylene with Santoprene® gasket
• Center Core: Polypropylene
• Outer Net: Polyethylene
• Media: Proprietary
• Area: 18 sq. ft. (1.6 sq. m.)

Cartridge Specifications (Maximum Dimensions and Cap Dimensions):

• OAC PLUS-9.8 DOE: 2.83" x 9.86" (72 mm x 251 mm) with 1.085" (28 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-10 DOE: 2.83" x 10.08" (72 mm x 256 mm) with 1.085" (28 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-20 DOE: 2.83" x 20.1" (72 mm x 511 mm) with 1.085" (28 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-20BB DOE: 4.63" x 20.1" (118 mm x 511 mm) with 1.13" (29 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-30 DOE: 2.83" x 30.12" (72 mm x 756 mm) with 1.085" (28 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-40 DOE: 2.83" x 40.1" (72 mm x 1019 mm) with 1.085" (28 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-20BB UPC: 4.63" x 20.1" (118 mm x 511 mm) with 1.13" (29 mm) Cap I.D.
• OAC PLUS-30 222 FLAT: 2.74" x 30.5" (70 mm x 775 mm) with 2.74" (70 mm) Cap O.D.
• OAC PLUS-40 222 FLAT: 2.74" x 40.5" (70 mm x 1029 mm) with 2.74" (70 mm) Cap O.D.
• OAC PLUS-40 222 FIN: 2.74" x 42.13" (70 mm x 1070 mm) with 2.74" (70 mm) Cap O.D.

Performance

• Removes dissolved and dispersed oils.
• Media can hold up to 340 percent of its own weight, with no release of removed hydrocarbons.
• Achieves up to 95 percent removal of total hydrocarbons in a single pass (instantaneous adsorption).
• Up to 8 times more efficient than granular activated carbon filters.
• Offers high flow rates and low pressure drop.
• Lower outlet levels of hydrocarbons can be achieved by connecting cartridges in series.
• The filter must be changed when its adsorption capacity is exhausted, as no appreciable increase in pressure drop is observed during service life.

Average Oil Removal (grams):

• 2.83" (72 mm) diameter cartridges:
  • 10": 432 gms
  • 20": 864 gms
  • 30": 1296 gms
  • 40": 1728 gms
• 4.63" (118 mm) diameter cartridges:
  • 10": 1548 gms
  • 20": 3096 gms
  • 30": 4644 gms
  • 40": 6192 gms Note: Operating flow will vary based on applications, type of pollutants, flow rates, and level of contamination. Based on manufacturer's internal testing.

Pressure Drop

A graph illustrating Pressure Drop vs. Flow Rate is available in the original document, comparing OAC PLUS 9.8 DOE, OAC PLUS-20BB DOE, and OAC PLUS 20 DOE models. See the official PDF for exact tabulated values.

Disposal

• Safe and acceptable disposal methods are recommended to meet all local and EPA regulations.
• The end user is responsible for safe disposal of used cartridges at their cost.

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Disclaimer: This summary is based solely on the provided text extract. It may not include all figures, footnotes, or the most recent revisions. Contractual data should always match the OEM PDF revision used on the project.

Official datasheet (PDF)

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