Compare the Levels of Use of Activated Carbons for Water Treatment and Biogas Purification as Well as Their Reactive Abilities

Abstract

The conducted research concerned a comparison of the levels of use of activated carbons purifying water and biogas, and their reactivation capacity. The process of reactivation of both activated carbons was carried out using laboratory kiln. Reactivation was carried out in identical conditions for both tested samples. The obtained results proved that both activated carbons can be regenerated although they differ significantly in degree of use. It was proven that the technological process, the degree of contamination, and the contact time of activated carbon with the medium have a significant impact on the quality, speed, and success of the reactivation process.