ACTIVATED CARBON LAB TESTING SERVICES FOR CLIENTS NATIONWIDE
At Engineering Performance Solutions, we take immense pride in our professional versatility. When it comes to activated carbon testing, we can just about do it all. For over 20 years, the staff at EPS has operated on the leading edge of the industry, assisting municipalities, engineering and consulting firms, and carbon vendors nationwide with a wide variety of activated carbon characterization services. Our powder activated and granular activated carbon testing includes the very latest in activated carbon testing.
If you’re interested in learning more about our current suite of carbon testing consulting services, don’t waste another moment. Be sure to browse each of the following sections to get a sense of our breadth of capabilities. As always, you’re more than welcome to contact our experienced staff to discuss the scope of work for your project in detail. And we are always up for the challenge to do new things we haven’t before!
Specialized Carbon Characterization and Particle Size Analysis Services Across the United States
Activated carbon testing is a standardized evaluation process used to assess the physical and chemical properties of carbon media used across water purification and industrial filtration applications. It covers a broad range of measurements, from iodine number and hardness to particle size distribution & analysis, helping system operators and procurement teams confirm product quality before deployment. For water treatment facilities and utilities operating throughout the United States, these assessments provide the data needed to verify that carbon products meet defined performance specifications and regulatory expectations.
Why Particle Size Analysis of Activated Carbon Drives Filtration Efficiency
The particle size distribution testing of activated carbon has a direct effect on how a carbon bed performs in real-world filtration applications. Uniform particle sizing supports consistent flow rates, reduces pressure drop, and maximizes contact time between water and the carbon media. The particle size analysis of activated carbon also plays a key role in predicting backwash behavior, fines generation, and overall bed stability. Facilities that overlook this step often encounter operational inefficiencies and higher carbon replacement costs over time.
A National Carbon Testing Laboratory Clients Have Relied on for Over 20 Years
At Engineering Performance Solutions, we have spent over 20 years operating at the forefront of carbon evaluation and water analysis. Our independent, third-party laboratory serves municipalities, carbon vendors, engineering firms, and water utilities throughout the United States. Every test we perform follows AWWA and ASTM-approved methods, delivering accurate and defensible results that clients rely on for purchasing decisions, product conformity verification, and treatment system design.
Our Full-Spectrum Carbon Characterization Capabilities
Our activated carbon testing program covers the complete range of physical and chemical characterization parameters. Whether you are a carbon vendor confirming product specifications or a utility performing quality control checks, our lab provides:
- Iodine Number
- Hardness and Abrasion Resistance
- Moisture Content
- Apparent Density
- Particle Size Distribution & Analysis (sieve analysis per AWWA and ASTM methods)
Each parameter is tested using approved protocols, and all results are delivered with third-party verification for complete quality control and assurance.
PAC and GAC Performance Testing That Reflects Real Treatment Conditions
Beyond standard characterization, our lab provides performance-based testing that reflects how activated carbon behaves in actual treatment conditions. These tests go well beyond surrogate metrics, giving operators and engineers data they can act on directly.
| Test Type | Method | Primary Application |
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| PAC Jar Tests | Simulated coagulation and adsorption protocols | Optimize dosing and reduce chemical costs for water utilities |
| GAC Rapid Small-Scale Column Tests (RSSCTs) | Lab-scale fixed-bed adsorption simulation | Predict contaminant breakthrough times for full-scale design |
These capabilities make our lab a preferred resource for engineering and consulting firms designing activated carbon adsorption vessels and filter systems across the country.
How Our Carbon Testing Connects to Taste, Odor, DBP, and PFAS Analysis
Our carbon evaluation work connects directly with our comprehensive lab water testing services for water treatment clients. Facilities dealing with taste and odor compounds, disinfection byproduct formation, PFAS contamination, or elevated organic carbon loads benefit from pairing carbon testing with routine water analysis. This integrated approach gives utilities and engineering teams a complete picture of treatment performance, from source water characterization through finished water quality.
Why Clients Across the Country Choose Our Lab
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Independent, third-party results with no vendor bias
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AWWA and ASTM-approved testing methods applied consistently
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Over 20 years of hands-on experience in carbon and water analysis
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Among the fastest turnaround times in the industry
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Staff with deep, applied backgrounds in water treatment consulting and carbon system optimization
Contact Our Lab Team Today to Plan Your Carbon Evaluation
Whether you need a single characterization parameter or a full performance evaluation program, we are ready to support your project from start to finish. Call our team today at (855) 338-7770 to discuss the scope of your work and get accurate, reliable results you can count on.
ACTIVATED CARBON CHARACTERIZATION
We are a third-party lab for carbon vendors, water utilities, and engineers needing to test for carbon specifications and product conformity.
PAC PERFORMANCE TESTS
We help water treatment operators save on chemical costs by performing PAC jar tests that optimize operations.
GAC RSSCT SERVICES
We partner with engineering firms that design activated carbon adsorption vessels and filters to test their functionality to remove pollutants on the lab-scale through rapid-small-scale-column tests.
CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION!
Engineering Performance Solutions (EPS) is an independent third-party laboratory with over 20 years of experience in activated carbon evaluation and performance testing. We specialize in both granular activated carbon (GAC) and powdered activated carbon (PAC) analysis, applying industry-standard and proprietary methods to deliver precise, actionable results.
Our technical services support municipalities, engineering and consulting firms, and carbon vendors across the U.S. Our activated carbon testing capabilities include:
Our lab follows AWWA & ASTM approved standards to provide activated carbon characterization (e.g., iodine number, hardness and abrasion, moisture and ash content, density, particle size distribution)
PAC performance testing through jar test protocols that simulate real-world coagulation and adsorption processes, enabling utilities to optimize dosing and reduce chemical costs
GAC performance evaluation using rapid small-scale column tests (RSSCTs) to simulate full-scale fixed-bed adsorption systems and predict breakthrough times for targeted contaminants
Each of the services we provide is completed with third-party verification for quality control and assurance. With diverse backgrounds in the water treatment industry, our qualified staff provide effective results based on the scope of work our clients require. Explore our full suite of carbon testing services or contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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