Dear
Don:
You may
be interested in some of the results we have obtained using your KDF®
55D media in our water filter cartridges. The cartridges normally
contain 45 cu in (740 cu cms) of granular activated carbon. In testing
we maintain a flow rate of 1 gpm (3.8 L/min.) and a free chlorine
feed of 2 mg/L.
Cartridges
with standard grade carbon have a capacity of about 4,000 gallons
to 90% removal and 8,000 gallons to 75% removal. If premium carbon
is used, typical capacities are 12,000 gallons to 90% and 20,000 gallons
to 75%.
When 1-1/2
lb (0.68 Kg) of KDF-55D was combined with Premium carbon, capacities
increased to 30,000 gallons at 90% and 54,540 gallons at 75%. When
an entire cartridge was filled with KDF, the test was carried out
to 82,640 gallons (313,000L) before the test was terminated because
of pressure loss. The KDF was still removing 94% of the chlorine!
I have
included a graph with typical tests plotted.
Sincerely,
Mel Hemp
Research & Development
Clack Corporation, Windsor, Wisconsin