Product Overview
PSD-A0 is a high-activity coconut shell granular activated carbon engineered for municipal, residential, and industrial water treatment where purity and certification matter. Manufactured from select coconut shell through controlled carbonization and high-temperature steam activation, it delivers an iodine adsorption value exceeding 1000 mg/g with a specific surface area above 1000 m²/g.
The granular structure is optimized for fixed-bed pressure vessels, offering low pressure drop and reliable hydraulic performance across variable flow rates. With NSF 61 certification, drinking water approval, and food production licensing, PSD-A0 is proven for direct-contact applications from whole-house POE systems to beverage ingredient water.
Key Application Areas
- Point-of-Entry (POE) Water Treatment — Installed at the building entry to remove chlorine, chloramine, and organic precursors before they reach taps, showers, and appliances, protecting downstream RO membranes and softeners.
- Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) Systems — Polishes deionized water loops in electronics and power generation by adsorbing trace TOC and particulate precursors that could compromise process yields.
- Condensate Polishing — Treats steam condensate in thermal power plants, removing organic carryover and corrosion products to maintain boiler water chemistry and turbine efficiency.
- Food & Beverage Water — Purifies process and ingredient water for breweries, bottling lines, and food manufacturing, meeting direct-contact safety standards without introducing leachable contaminants.
Specifications
| Technical Specifications | PSD-A0 | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine Adsorption Value | >1000 | mg/g |
| Moisture Content | <5 | % -wt |
| Ash Content | <5 | % -wt |
| Bulk Density | >450 | kg/m³ |
| pH | 8~11 | - |
| Crush Strength | >95 | % |
| Specific Surface Area | >1000 | m²/g |
Available particle size
- 8×20 Mesh ( 0.85 ~ 2.36 mm)
- 8×30 Mesh ( 0.6 ~ 2.36 mm)
- 12×30 Mesh ( 0.6 ~ 1.7 mm)
- 20×40 Mesh ( 0.43 ~ 0.85 mm)
- 30×60 Mesh ( 0.25 ~ 0.6 mm)
- 80 ~ 200 Mesh ( 0.075 ~ 0.18 mm)
- Other customized particle sizes
Packaging
- The 25kg / Package
- The 500 kg / Package
Key Advantages
- Certified for Direct Contact: NSF 61, drinking water approval, and food production license eliminate regulatory guesswork for municipal, residential, and food industry procurement.
- High Capacity, Low Ash: Iodine >1000 mg/g and ash <5% deliver rapid dechlorination and organic removal while minimizing backwash waste and downstream particulate loading.
- Natural Coconut Shell Hardness: >95% strength resists attrition during hydraulic backwashing and pneumatic transfer, extending filter runs and reducing carbon makeup rates.
- Broad Mesh Availability: From coarse 8×20 to fine 80–200 mesh, PSD-A0 adapts to high-flow POE vessels and precision UPW filters without custom manufacturing delays.
How PSD-A0 Delivers Coconut Shell Carbon Water Treatment
Municipal drinking water, whole-house POE systems, and food-grade process water require carbon that removes chlorine, organic precursors, and taste-and-odor compounds without introducing leachable contaminants or excessive fines. Coal-based carbons may meet iodine specifications but often exhibit higher ash and floating rates that increase backwash waste and downstream particulate loading.
Premium coconut shell manufacturing is the differentiator. The natural lignocellulosic structure of mature coconut shell develops a micropore network with iodine >1000 mg/g and surface area >1000 m²/g, providing rapid dechlorination and organic adsorption. The inherent hardness of coconut shell (>95%) minimizes attrition during hydraulic backwashing and pneumatic transfer, extending filter runs and reducing carbon makeup. With NSF 61 certification, drinking water approval, and food production licensing, PSD-A0 eliminates regulatory barriers for municipal, residential, and food industry procurement. The broad mesh availability—from coarse 8×20 for high-flow POE vessels to fine 80–200 for precision UPW filters—allows direct specification without custom manufacturing delays.
PSD-A0 vs Coal-Based Water Treatment and Acid-Washed Variants
Coal-based grades such as GAC or GAC-P deliver reliable water treatment performance at economical pricing for large municipal installations, yet their higher ash content and lower hardness compared to coconut shell can increase backwash frequency and downstream particulate loading in sensitive systems. Acid-washed variants such as PSD-A0 S or LC-A0 S achieve pH 5–8 and ash <3% for electronics and electroplating, but the additional washing adds cost that may not be justified for standard drinking water or general POE applications where mild alkalinity (pH 8–11) is acceptable.
PSD-A0 bridges this gap as the standard coconut shell carbon water treatment benchmark. It provides the high capacity, low ash, and exceptional hardness of coconut shell at a practical price point for municipal and industrial water systems. Compared to coal-based alternatives, the >95% hardness and <5% ash reduce maintenance and protect downstream equipment. Compared to acid-washed grades, the standard pH profile supports most drinking water and food-processing applications without premium washing costs. Choose coal-based GAC or GAC-P for budget-sensitive large-volume systems; select acid-washed PSD-A0 S for pH-critical electronics; choose coconut shell carbon water treatment PSD-A0 for certified, high-capacity performance across POE, UPW, and food-grade water systems.