Carbon Services
Activated carbon vessels for vapor-phase and liquid-phase treatment of organic contaminants. From 90 lbs units to 30,000 lbs custom vessels, 35+ years of vessel manufacturing experience.
Activated Carbon Filtration
Activated Carbon is used to filter harmful chemicals from contaminated water and air. It is composed of black granules of coal and other carbon-rich materials. As contaminated water or air flows through activated carbon, the contaminants sorb (stick) to the surface of the granules and are removed from the water or air.
PRM supplies 4mm (4×10) Vapor Phase Carbon, designed for the removal of organic contaminants from industrial and remediation air stream applications, and 8×30 Liquid Phase Carbon to decolorize and remove odor-causing impurities as well as adsorption of trace contaminants from groundwater.
PRM can supply virgin and/or reactivated carbon for all of your environmental remediation projects. As an original equipment manufacturer, PRM also offers custom solutions and systems.
Vapor Phase & Liquid Phase Solutions
Vapor Phase Carbon Filtration
PRM Carbon units are used on remediation systems to treat vapor emissions with minimal backpressure. Units are designed to prevent channeling and are sized to maximize carbon effectiveness. Typical applications are treating the off gas from remediation of VOCs, chlorinated solvents, or industrial sites with similar applications.
PRM offers pre-configured systems and can customize a carbon system to specific project site requirements.
Liquid Phase Carbon Filtration
PRM Carbon Vessels are available in a variety of sizes to fit your application, smaller 90 lbs units all the way up to 30,000 lbs vessels. Typical applications are groundwater remediation for VOCs or industrial sites with similar applications.
Contact a PRM representative to learn more about our carbon vessels and activated carbon. Custom solutions and systems available.
Carbon Vessel Product Catalog
Standard models available for immediate order, custom configurations available on request
Vapor Phase
| Model | Capacity |
|---|---|
| VP-55 | 150 lbs |
| VP-85 | 300 lbs |
| VP-110 | 400 lbs |
| VP-2000gen2 | 2,000 lbs |
| VP-3000gen2 | 3,000 lbs |
| VP-5000gen2 | 5,000 lbs |
Liquid Phase
| Model | Capacity |
|---|---|
| HP90 | 90 lbs |
| LP55 | 200 lbs |
| HP200 | 200 lbs |
| HP500 | 500 lbs |
| HP500RDL | 500 lbs |
| ASME Certified HP500 | 500 lbs |
| HP1000RDL | 1,000 lbs |
| HP1000 | 1,000 lbs |
| HP2000RDL | 2,000 lbs |
| HP2000RDL High Pressure (150 PSI) | 2,000 lbs |
Vessel Features
Carbon Specifications
Vapor Phase Carbon
Liquid Phase Carbon
PFAS Remediation
PRM designs and manufactures custom treatment systems to meet the direct needs of your project site. With 35+ years of vessel experience, PRM systems provide reliable, effective solutions in the water treatment, PFAS and emerging contaminants industries sector.
Granular Activated Carbon is a proven, EPA-recognized technology for PFAS removal from drinking water and groundwater, meeting new Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds.
Learn More at pfastech.comRecent PFAS Carbon Projects:
- 2026 Ohio Military: 500 lbs GAC water treatment trailer
- 2025 Florida Military: Dual 10,000 lbs GAC vessels on treatment skid
- 2025 New Jersey EPA: 3 turnkey systems, 8× 3,000 lbs GAC vessels
Bench & Pilot Testing for Carbon Selection
Pair carbon work with bench-scale and pilot studies in our Butner lab to size vessels and select media against your actual contaminant load.
Related Remediation Systems
AS/SVE Systems
Combined air sparge and soil vapor extraction for in-situ treatment. Carbon often used for off-gas treatment.
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Air Strippers
VOC removal from contaminated groundwater. Off-gas treatment with carbon adsorption available.
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Ozone Systems
Advanced oxidation for difficult compounds. Can be combined with carbon polishing.
Learn MoreNeed Carbon Vessels or Media?
Contact a PRM representative to discuss your carbon filtration needs, or visit our online store for standard vessel configurations available for immediate order.