The Benefits of Blended Adsorbent Media for Air Purification
A variety of technologies are available to address airborne contaminants. One of the most effective removal strategies is the use of adsorbent media. Adsorbent media work by capturing and removing pollutants from the air, thereby improving air quality. The effectiveness and efficiency of adsorbent media can be greatly enhanced by blending different adsorbent media.
What is Blended Adsorbent Media?
Blended adsorbent media is a mixture of different adsorbent media formulated specifically for air purification and various applications. By combining multiple adsorbents, the goal is to create enhanced overall performance of the adsorption media by leveraging the complementary properties of each individual media.
Blended adsorbent media is designed to target specific contaminants or pollutants based on their adsorption properties. An example of a media blend might be activated carbon, which is commonly used for its high adsorption capacity and broad range of pollutant removal, combined with other materials, such as potassium permanganate or sodium permanganate, to target specific contaminants.
What Are the Advantages of Using Blended Media?
The blending of different adsorbent materials provides several advantages, including increased adsorption capacity. As mentioned, efficiency and effectiveness are also key advantages of using blended media. Blending different adsorbent media enhances the efficiency of the pollutant removal process since certain adsorbents are more effective at removing specific types of pollutants and contaminants.
Other advantages can include:
Prolonged Media Lifespan – When one adsorbent becomes saturated, the other adsorbents continue to function, allowing for continued pollutant removal. This reduces the frequency of media replacement and associated maintenance.
Customized Application-Specific Solutions – Different environments may have unique air pollution challenges that require specific solutions. Blending adsorbent media allows for tailored air purification.
Cost-Effective Media – By combining different adsorbents, it is possible to optimize the media composition to achieve efficient pollutant removal without overloading a single adsorbent. This allows for the use of smaller quantities of expensive or specialized adsorbents.
PureAir Adsorbent Blended Media
CP Blend – this media is a 50 percent/50 percent blend of PureAir 4 potassium permanganate-based media and PureAir AC-X virgin bituminous activated carbon designed for the broadest range removal of corrosive, odorous, or toxic gases.
CPS Blend – this adsorbent media is a 50 percent/50 percent blend of PureAir 8 potassium permanganate-based media and PureAir AC-X virgin bituminous activated carbon designed for the broadest range removal of corrosive, odorous, or toxic gases. CPS Blend meets the requirements for UL certification.
CPS12 Blend – this adsorbent media is a 50 percent/50 percent blend of PureAir 12 sodium permanganate-based media and PureAir AC-X virgin bituminous activated carbon designed for the broadest range removal of corrosive, odorous, or toxic gases. CPS12 Blend meets the requirements for UL certification.
CPZ Blend – this adsorbent media is a 50/50 percent blend of PureAir 6Z zeolite impregnated with potassium permaganate media and PureAir AC-X virgin bituminous activated carbon designed for the broadest range removal of corrosive, odorous, or toxic gases. CPZ Blend meets the requirements for UL certification.
PP Blend – this adsorbent media is a 50 percent/50 percent blend of PureAir 8 potassium permanganate based media and Sulphasorb 2™ acid gas removal media designed for the removal of corrosive gases commonly found in the Pulp and Paper and Petrochemical/Refinery industries.
TriBlend – this adsorbent media is a 50/25/25 percent blend of PureAir 8 potassium permanganate-based media, Sulphasorb 2™ acid gas removal media, and PureAir AC-X extruded activated carbon media designed for the broadest range removal of corrosive, odorous, or toxic gases. TriBlend meets the requirements for UL certification.
Sulphasorb FeXL™ – this is a 50 percent/50 percent blend of Sulphasorb XL™ and Sulphasorb Fe™. Made from a high-iron content compound, Sulphasorb FeXL™ is typically used as a roughing filter in conjunction with other PureAir adsorbents to provide an effective, low-cost solution for complete odor removal where H2S levels exceed 50 ppm. The ability to remove 45% of its weight in H2S places its effectiveness high above activated carbon.
VOCsorb Blend – this adsorbent media is a is a 25/75 percent blend of PureAir 8 potassium permanganate-based media and PureAir AC-X virgin bituminous activated carbon designed for the broadest range removal of corrosive, odorous, or toxic gases.
Gases PureAir Blended Media Targets
| PureAir Media | Gases that PureAir Blended Media Targets (cannot guarantee gases competitors target) |
|---|---|
| CP Blend | H2S, SO2, NO, HCHO, NO2, ethylene, mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, phosphine; Common VOCs including Toluene, alcohol, acetone, ozone |
| CPS Blend | H2S, SO2, NO2, HCHO, NO, ethylene, mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, phosphine; Common VOCs including Toluene, alcohol, acetone, ozone |
| CPS12 Blend | H2S, SO2, NO2, NO, HCHO, ethylene, mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, phosphine; Common VOCs including Toluene, alcohol, acetone, ozone |
| CPZ Blend | H2S, SO2, NO2, NO, HCHO, ethylene, mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, phosphine; Common VOCs including Toluene, alcohol, acetone, ozone |
| PP Blend | H2S, SO2, NO, NO2, HCHO, CI2, mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, phosphine, ethylene, alcohol |
| TriBlend | SO2, NO2, NO, HCHO, O3, Common VOCs including Toluene, alcohol, acetone, ozone |
| Sulphasorb FeXL™ | H2S, mercaptan |
| VOCsorb Blend | Common VOCs including Toluene, alcohol, acetone, ozone; H2S, SO2, NO2, NO, HCHO, ethylene, mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, phosphine |
PureAir Has a Blended Media to Meet Your Needs
The specific composition and proportions of the blended media can vary depending on the application and the contaminant airflow. Let the experts at PureAir help you determine the best blended media to suit your unique applications needs. Contact us today!
