Project Background & Technical Challenges
Our client, a leading biomass activated carbon manufacturer based in Turkey, sought an efficient ultra-fine micronization solution for high-grade carbono de casca de damasco. Apricot shell carbon is renowned for its high hardness, dense micro-porous structure, and exceptional adsorption performance. However, downsizing abrasive hard carbon down to a strict micro-powder standard (D50: 4–6 µm) presents severe industrial processing challenges:
First, conventional mechanical impact mills suffer extreme blade and liner wear due to the high abrasive nature of hard carbon. Secondly, excessive heat generated during traditional grinding can destroy delicate micropores, compromising the material’s specific surface area (BET). Third, inconsistent particle sizing causes pore clogging in high-end slurry filtration and liquid coating applications.
The EPIC Fluidized Bed Jet Milling Solution
To resolve these pain points, Pó ÉPICO engineered a customized Fluidized Bed Air Jet Mill System equipped with a high-precision vertical turbine classifier.
Unlike mechanical grinders, air jet milling utilizes ultra-high-velocity compressed air streams to force carbon particles into self-impact collisions. This completely eliminates tool wear contamination and high thermal generation during milling. By optimizing the nozzle layout and classifier wheel RPM, our engineering team achieved sharp top-size cut control while keeping the internal pore matrix intact.
Technical Performance & Test Data
The trial was performed at EPIC’s test center using Turkish raw apricot shell carbon. The moinho a jato delivered excellent throughput while consistently maintaining the target D50: 4–6 µm particle size:
| Parameter / Specification | Technical Value / Result |
| Raw Material | Turkish Apricot Shell Carbon (Feed Size: < 1 mm) |
| Target Fineness | D50: 4 – 6 µm |
| Measured PSD (Laser Diffraction) | D10: 1.2 µm | D50: 4.8 µm | D97: 12.5 µm |
| Equipment Model | EPIC Fluidized Bed Jet Mill (MJW Series) |
| Capacidade de produção | 180 – 250 kg/h (Scalable industrial design) |
| Grinding Medium / Pressure | Dry Compressed Air / 0.8 MPa |
| Key Advantage Preserved | Zero metallic wear contamination; high BET surface area maintained (>1000 m²/g) |
Why Global Procurement & Technical Teams Choose EPIC Powder
- Ultra-Pure Processing: Ceramic-lined options (Alumina/SiC) guarantee 100% iron-free processing for lithium battery and high-purity chemical industries.
- Eficiência energética: Optimized fluid dynamics lower overall compressed air consumption by 15–20% compared to conventional air jet mills.
- Turnkey System Integration: Fully automated PLC control, closed-loop inert gas protection (N₂), and explosion-proof (ATEX) design available for safety.
Ready to Upgrade Your Carbon Micronization Line?
Looking to achieve precise D50: 4–6 µm micronized carbon with minimal equipment wear and maximum porosity retention? Contact EPIC Powder today to schedule a free sample grinding trial and receive a customized quote!
Parâmetros técnicos:
Material: Apricot Shell Carbon
Saída: 180 – 250 kg/h
Granularidade:D50 4–6 µm