Birchtech Design Centers for media analysis & Carbon Rejuvenation™ (rjGAC™).

Smart Carbon Management

Lab-driven facilities for Rapid Small-Scale Column Testing (RSSCT) and thermally rejuvenated carbon — evaluating media and simulating full-scale performance to guide utilities to the most effective, affordable, data-validated treatment.

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EPA Methods4 PFAS Aligned
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RSSCT Design Center.

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Rapid Small-Scale Column Tests (RSSCT) simulate the conditions of a full-scale filter bed, allowing performance testing of media to remove contaminants from water. Birchtech specializes in RSSCTs for evaluating activated, virgin, spent, and reactivated carbon as well as ion exchange resin.

  • Accurately predict full-scale performance using lab-validated methodologies
  • Evaluate hydraulic loading and empty bed contact time (EBCT)
  • Cost-effective media comparison across activated carbon, IX resins, and mixed media
  • Estimate operating costs and spent-media replacement frequency
  • Aligned with EPA PFAS testing methods (M533, M537.1, M8327, M1633)
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Rejuvenated granular activated carbon

Carbon Rejuvenation™ Design Center.

State College, Pennsylvania

Birchtech’s rjGAC™ services modify activated carbon and rigorously compare its performance against other carbon — covering activation, reactivation, and regeneration. Insights from our detailed analysis drive expert recommendations for the most cost-effective, efficient water treatment.

  • Collaborative GAC testing for more accurate, effective media selection
  • Custom formula development — optimal blend of rejuvenated and virgin carbon
  • Data-driven insights for cost savings and regulatory compliance
  • Decentralized model supporting regional carbon reuse and supply-chain resilience
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Research & innovation.

Advancing the Frontiers of Water Purification

Our Design Centers focus on research and innovation to address the most pressing challenges in water treatment.

01 · Addressing Emerging Contaminants

Targeting PFAS and other harmful substances with advanced removal techniques to meet evolving regulatory standards.

02 · Pioneering Sustainable Solutions

Designing technologies that reduce environmental footprints while improving efficiency and affordability for utilities.

03 · Accelerating Time-to-Market

Streamlining research processes to deliver effective products faster, ensuring rapid deployment for critical needs.

04 · Multiple Media Options

Developing next-generation activated carbon and alternative media products for diverse water treatment applications.

Two specialized collaborative facilities.

Our Design Centers

These advanced facilities provide utilities and industries with comprehensive testing, analysis, and expert guidance for complex water treatment challenges — consultative analysis that meets purification requirements with a sustainable, highly effective, and affordable approach.

From rapid media evaluation in North Dakota to carbon rejuvenation and enhancement in Pennsylvania, each center serves a distinct function in Birchtech’s integrated approach to water treatment.

Map of Birchtech design center locations across the U.S.

1 · Grand Forks, ND

RSSCT Design Center

2 · State College, PA

rjGAC™ Design Center