<\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1. Main Components of Activated Carbon Production Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n A modern activated carbon production line<\/strong> generally consists of the following equipment categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Raw Material Pretreatment Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nCrusher<\/strong> \u2013 crushes coconut shells, nutshells, coal, and wood into smaller pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\nScreening Machine<\/strong> \u2013 classifies raw materials according to particle size for uniformity.<\/li>\n\n\n\nDryer<\/strong> \u2013 removes excess moisture using hot-air dryers or rotary dryers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n2. Carbonization Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nCarbonization Furnace<\/strong>\n\nIncludes batch carbonization furnaces, continuous furnaces, and rotary kilns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Operates at 400\u2013700\u00b0C<\/strong> under oxygen-limited conditions to remove volatiles and produce char.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n3. Activation Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nRotary Kiln (Rotary Activation Furnace)<\/strong>\n\nThe most widely used activation equipment for continuous production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Carbonized material is activated at 800\u20131000\u00b0C<\/strong> with steam or CO2, creating a developed pore structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\nVertical Activation Furnace<\/strong>\n\nCompact design, high thermal efficiency, suitable for small- and medium-scale factories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Multi-stage or Fluidized Bed Activation Furnace<\/strong>\n\nHigh activation efficiency, mainly used for powdered activated carbon production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n4. Cooling and Conveying Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nCooling Machine<\/strong> \u2013 quickly cools activated carbon from over 800\u00b0C to safe storage temperatures, preventing spontaneous combustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\nConveyors<\/strong> \u2013 belt conveyors or screw conveyors transfer material between processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n5. Screening and Packaging Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nScreening Machine<\/strong> \u2013 grades activated carbon into powder, granular, or pellet forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\nPackaging Machine<\/strong> \u2013 automates the packing process, improving efficiency and reducing dust pollution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2. Working Principles of Activated Carbon Production Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Carbonization Principle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Raw materials such as coconut shells, nutshells, sawdust, or coal are heated in a carbonization furnace<\/strong> at high temperature with minimal or no oxygen. This pyrolysis process removes volatile matter, producing a carbon-rich char.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Activation Principle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The carbonized product is transferred into an activation furnace<\/strong> within the activated carbon production equipment<\/strong>, where it reacts with steam or carbon dioxide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nC + H2O \u2192 CO + H2<\/li>\n\n\n\n C + CO2 \u2192 2CO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nThese reactions etch the carbon surface, generating micropores and mesopores. The surface area of activated carbon increases dramatically (typically 800\u20131500 m\u00b2\/g<\/strong>), resulting in high adsorption performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Cooling and Screening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nHot activated carbon must be cooled rapidly to prevent combustion when exposed to air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n The cooled product is then screened into different grades according to particle size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n3. Advantages of Activated Carbon Production Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nContinuous and Large-Scale Production<\/strong>\n\nRotary kilns and continuous carbonization furnaces enable 24\/7 operation and high capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Energy Saving and Eco-Friendly<\/strong>\n\nWaste heat recovery systems reduce fuel consumption by 15\u201320%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Equipped with dust collectors and emission treatment systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Stable Product Quality<\/strong>\n\nAutomated control of temperature and gas atmosphere ensures consistent pore structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Raw Material Versatility<\/strong>\n\nCan process coconut shells, palm shells, bamboo, sawdust, coal, and petroleum coke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Automation and Intelligence<\/strong>\n\nAdvanced PLC systems provide remote monitoring and intelligent process control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n4. Applications of Activated Carbon Production Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nWater Treatment<\/strong>\n\nDrinking water purification<\/li>\n\n\n\n Industrial wastewater decolorization<\/li>\n\n\n\n Municipal sewage treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Air Purification<\/strong>\n\nIndustrial exhaust gas removal<\/li>\n\n\n\n Indoor air purification systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n Automotive emission control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Chemical and Metallurgical Industry<\/strong>\n\nCatalyst support materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n Solvent recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n Gas purification and desulfurization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Food and Pharmaceutical Industry<\/strong>\n\nPharmaceutical decolorization<\/li>\n\n\n\n Food processing filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n Beverage and alcohol purification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n New Energy and Energy Storage<\/strong>\n\nLithium battery anode materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n Supercapacitor electrode carbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n Hydrogen storage and methane adsorption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5. Process Flow of Activated Carbon Production Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nRaw Material Preparation<\/strong>\n\nCrushing, screening, and drying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Carbonization<\/strong>\n\nRaw materials are carbonized in furnaces under oxygen-limited conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Activation<\/strong>\n\nCarbonized char reacts with steam or CO2 at high temperatures to develop pores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cooling<\/strong>\n\nActivated carbon is cooled to room temperature to ensure safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n Screening and Packaging<\/strong>\n\nFinal products are graded into powdered, granular, or pellet forms, then packed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n6. Classification of Activated Carbon Production Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nBy Production Method<\/strong>\n\nBatch equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n Continuous equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n By Equipment Function<\/strong>\n\nCarbonization equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n Activation equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n Screening and packaging equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n By Production Scale<\/strong>\n\nLaboratory-scale small units<\/li>\n\n\n\n Industrial-scale full production lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nActivated Carbon Production Equipment Parameter<\/h2>\n\n\n\ncapacity<\/td> 5-8t\/d<\/td> 8-10t\/d<\/td> 10-12t\/d<\/td> 12-15t\/d<\/td> 15-20t\/d<\/td><\/tr> Dryer model<\/td> HG-800<\/td> HG-1000<\/td> HG-1200<\/td> HG-1500<\/td> HG-1800<\/td><\/tr> Dryer power<\/td> 3kw<\/td> 4kw<\/td> 7.5kw<\/td> 15kw<\/td> 22kw<\/td><\/tr> continuous carbonization furnace model<\/td> TH-1500<\/td> TH-1500<\/td> TH-1800<\/td> TH-2000<\/td> TH-2000<\/td><\/tr> Carbonization temperature<\/td> 600-850\u2103<\/td><\/tr> Fixed carbon content after carbonization<\/td> 70-80%<\/td><\/tr> Carbonization furnace drum material<\/td> 309S\/310S<\/td> 309S\/310S<\/td> 309S\/310S<\/td> 309S\/310S<\/td> 309S\/310S<\/td><\/tr> Activation furnace model<\/td> HN-5<\/td> HN-8<\/td> HN-10<\/td> HN-12<\/td> HN-15<\/td><\/tr> Activation furnace power<\/td> 15kw<\/td> 22kw<\/td> 30kw<\/td> 37kw<\/td> 37kw<\/td><\/tr> Activation furnace chamber material<\/td> QQ345+nano thermal insulation board+refractory<\/td><\/tr> Activation temperature<\/td> 850-950\u2103<\/td><\/tr> Activator<\/td> Water vapor or Phosphoric acid (customized according to customer requirements, equipment design will be updated)<\/td><\/tr> Activation time<\/td> 1-2h<\/td><\/tr> Cooling machine model<\/td> GTL-1004<\/td> GTL-1204<\/td> GTL-1206<\/td> GTL-1504<\/td> GTL-1506<\/td><\/tr> Temperature after cooling<\/td> \u226440\u2103<\/td><\/tr> Activated carbon crusher model<\/td> SGP-400<\/td> SGP-400<\/td> SGP-600<\/td> SGP-800<\/td> SGP-800<\/td><\/tr> Activated carbon finished product size<\/td> 4-60mesh<\/td><\/tr> Activated carbon iodine value<\/td> 800-1300mg\/g<\/td><\/tr> Activated carbon specific surface area<\/td> 800-1500m\u00b2\/g<\/td><\/tr> Activated carbon strength<\/td> \u226595<\/td><\/tr> CTC<\/td> \u226560%<\/td><\/tr> Filling density<\/td> 0.45-0.55g\/cm3<\/td><\/tr> Activated carbon ash<\/td> \u22643%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nActivated Carbon Production Equipment Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n