Abstract
Active carbons have been characterised by nitrogen adsorption isotherms and mercury intrusion. Penetration tests with benzene vapour have been made on carbon filters in dry and humid conditions. The filter efficiency under humid conditions was found to be greater for carbons having a greater number of meso- and small macro-pores (2–100 nm). The effect is probably related to the storage and transport of displaced water in the carbon filter bed.
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