Res 128-2025 purchase of a Powdered Activated Carbon feeder for the Jasper Water Treatment Plant 10/07/2025 RESOLUTION NO. 128-2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a sole source
purchase of a Powdered Activated Carbon feeder for the Jasper Water
Treatment Plant, from Norit Americas, Inc., in the amount of $131,350
WHEREAS, one of the City of Wichita Falls' Strategic Goals is to Provide Adequate
Infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to continue to have a reliable treatment system to
produce drinking water; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to produce a drinking water for its citizens that is as
free of taste and odors as can be achieved; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Wichita Falls to exercise the sole
source purchase for the powdered activated carbon feeder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Authorization is granted to the City Manager to execute the award for the purchase
of a Powdered Activated Carbon feeder at Jasper Water Treatment Plant from Norit
Americas, Inc., in the amount of $131 ,350
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of October, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Standard Hydraulic Parta-PACTM 0 R I T
NAI-25501, Rev B a[rivvTen�A
Proposal
for a
Standard Hydraulic
PORTA-PACTM
(PORTABLE - POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON)
Bulk Bag Feeding & Dosing System
for
The City of Wichita Falls
Water Source & Purification Division
at
Wichita Falls, Texas
3200 University Ave,Marshall,TX 75670,USA T: +1(800)641 9245
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Standard Hydraulic Porta-PACTM
Scope of Supply
NAI-25501, Rev B ACTIVATEDCA
UPPER SUPPORT STRUCTURE SECTION
Constructed of 3 x 3 painted steel square tubing with section connecting pads and containing:
PAC Storage
• FIBC lifting cross
• Hoist/Trolley Monorail skid
• 1T 120/1/60 powered 1/4 HP Trolley and 1/2 HP Hoist with Chain Bag
• Hoist and Trolley Control Pendant
LOWER SUPPORT STRUCTURE SECTION
Constructed of 3 x 3 painted steel square tubing with anchor pads,section connecting pads,and
containing:
Fluidizing Air
• NAI Fluidizing Nozzle
• Valves, Regulators,Gauges
• Piping,Hose and Tubing
PAC Feeding
• Rubber sealing band
• FIBC outlet clamp
• 3 cu ft ss intermediate hopper w/low level vibrating fork type level switch
• SS volumetric 1 HP feeder(max.continuous PAC feed rate of up to 225 lb/hr)
• NAI S5 Wetting Cone w/High Level Ultrasonic Contact Level Sensor
Motive Fluid Control
• Pneumatically Actuated 1-1/2"SS Ball Valves for Supply,Discharge and Drain
• 1-1/2"0 Eductor to provide Suction to the Wetting Cone and entrain PAC
• Valves, Regulators,Gauges and Pressure Switches
• Piping,Hose and Tubing
Controls-NEMA 4X 120 VAC Main Control Panel,containing the following:
• 120/1/60 Circuit Breaker for Hoist&Trolley
• 120/1/60 Circuit Breaker for VFD
• 120/1/60 Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFD for Feeder
• Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Relays,and Terminal Strips
• Allen Bradley 120 VAC—24 VDC Power Supply
• Allen Bradley PanelView 800 HMI
• Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 PLC
• Standard PLC program and HMI screens
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3200 University Ave,Marshall,TX 75670,USA T: +1(&00J 641 9245
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Standard Hydraulic Porta-PAC"
Scope of Supply Q R I T
NAI-25501, Rev B ACTIVATED GA
Controls-(continued)
• Remote Internet Connectivity:
o Remote Start/Stop(w) o Low Motive Pressure Alarm(r)
o Remote Feedrate Setpoint(w) o High Vortex Level Alarm(r)
o Max Calibrated Feedrate(r) o System Stop Depressed(r)
o Feedrate(r) o Feeder Malfunction (r)
o System Started (r) o Feeder VFD Fault(r)
o Feeder Running(r) o Fluidize in Auto(r)
o Hopper Low Level(r) o Remote Start Selected(r)
o Low Vortex Pressure Alarm(r) o Remote Start/Stop(r)
INCLUDED:
• Standard design submittal package(electronic PDF via email,within 2 weeks of order)
• System assembly,factory set-up and testing
• Standard PLC program
• Customer coordination
• Standard O&M manual(electronic PDF files on flash drive,with system delivery)
AVAILABLE OPTIONS(quoted upon request)
• On-site start-up,training,commissioning
• Recommended spare parts lot
• Skids manufactured with American made steel
• O&M hard copies
TO BE SUPPLIED BY OTHERS:
• Erection
• Electrical Power-30 Amps of 120/1/60 VAC
• Compressed Air-1 SCFM @ 100 PSIG
• Motive Fluid Source-minimum pressure of_GPM @ PSIG,dynamic
• Discharge Line-maximum backpressure of_PSIG @_GPM,dynamic(pipe size TBD)
• DCS Programming and Control Interconnection with Plant
• Interconnecting Piping Installation
• Interconnecting Electrical Installation
• PAC(Powdered Activated Carbon)for Startup,Testing and Operation
• Material Handling Equipment for PAC
• Permits and Licenses
• Civil Works
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3200 University Ave,Marshall,TX 75670,USA T: +1(800)641 9245
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Standard Hydraulic Porta-PAC"
Bid Proposal
NAI-25501, Rev B ACTIVATED CA
Norit Americas Inc.does hereby offer for sale to the undersigned,equipment as set forth in the included
Standard Hydraulic Porta-PAC,Scope of Supply,NAI-25501,Rev B.
2025 EQUIPMENT PRICING(USD):
1 EACH: NEW STANDARD HYDRAULIC PORTA-PAC SYSTEM $130,000
FREIGHT $1,350
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $131,350
This proposal does not include taxes
The included NOR1T Americas Inc GENERAL TERMS&CONDITIONS OF SALE shall govern,with only the
following modifications and/or additions:
Payment schedule for system sales:
• 20%upon design submittal approval
• 70%upon notice to ship
• 10%upon owner acceptance
Delivery is estimated at 22 weeks after the order has been fully executed. All equipment will be
warranted for a period of one year from the date of successful start-up,or 18 months after delivery.
Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon
written orders and will become an extra charge over and above this proposal.
This proposal is valid through:December 31,2025
NORIT AMERICAS,INC. Name:
Title:
Signature Date:
Acceptance of Proposal
The above prices,specifications and conditions are hereby accepted.Norit Americas Inc.is authorized to
begin procurement for the items specified above.
City of Wichita Falls Name:
Water Source&Purification Divisions
4801 Big Ed Neal Drive Title:
Wichita Falls,Texas 76310
Signature Date:
3200 University Ave,Marshall,TX 75670,USA T: +1(800)641 9245
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NORIT AMERICAS INC. 0 R I T
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
FOR NORTH AMERICA ACTIVATED CA
1. Application;Conflicting Terms.
These terms and conditions shall apply to all sales agreements,acknowledgements,or confirmations which incorporate or
reference these terms(each,an"Agreement")and all other sales of goods("Products")by NORIT Americas Inc or one of
its affiliates or subsidiaries(each,a"Seller")to a party or parties purchasing Products(each,a"Buyer"),unless otherwise
agreed in writing signed by an authorized representative of Seller. Any representations, warranties, conditions or
indemnities or other terms or conditions proposed or stated by Buyer in connection with any sale of products by Seller
or in any purchase order or other document sent by Buyer which are in conflict with the these terms and conditions are
expressly rejected by Seller and waived by Buyer.Any waiver,modification or amendment of these terms and conditions
shall only be effective as against Seller if such waiver,modification or amendment is contained in a written instrument
duly executed by an authorized representative of Seller.These terms and conditions shall survive any termination (by
mutual agreement or otherwise)or expiration of an Agreement.
2. Contract Formation.
A quotation by Seller does not constitute an offer and Seller reserves the right to withdraw or revise any quotation prior
to time of Seller's acceptance of an order from Buyer.A contract for the sale of Products shall be formed at the time
when Buyer's order is confirmed in writing or by means of electronic acknowledgement by Seller, or the date Seller
releases the order for shipment,whichever occurs first.
3. Price.
Seller reserves the right to revise the price, point of delivery, shipment and payment terms hereunder upon written
notice to Buyer.Unless other pricing arrangements are set forth in Seller's order acknowledgement,the price applicable
to any order accepted under an Agreement shall be the price in effect on the scheduled shipment date stated in Seller's
order acknowledgement.Unless Seller has agreed to pay for the costs of delivery,Buyer shall be responsible for payment
of all freight charges,and any freight charges incurred by Seller shall be for the account of Buyer and shall be added by
Seller as a separate item to Seller's invoices.
Any tax, tariff, duty or charge which Seller may be required to pay or collect, now or hereafter imposed by any
governmental authority or agency, foreign or domestic, with respect to the sale, purchase, production, processing,
storage,delivery,transportation, use, or consumption of any of the Products or services covered hereby,including all
taxes upon or measured by receipts from sales or services,shall be for the account of Buyer,and any such charges may be
added by Seller as a separate item to Seller's invoices.
4. Delivery;Title;and Risks.
If an Agreement provides for multiple shipments over a period longer than a month,Seller shall not be required to ship
Products in any month more than the monthly quantities specified, and if monthly quantities are not specified in an
Agreement,in no event more than the monthly pro rata amount of the whole quantity covered by an Agreement.In the
event of failure of Buyer to take pro rata quantity in any month, such deliveries or parts thereof may be canceled or
included in subsequent deliveries hereunder at Seller's option.Each delivery under an Agreement shall be deemed to be a
separate transaction,and the cancellation or rejection of any delivery shall not affect the rights and obligations of the
parties under the Agreement as a whole.
Except as set forth in an Agreement,all stated delivery terms(eg EXW,FCA, etc.)shall have the meanings set forth in
INCOTERMS 2010,with title to Products passing to Buyer at the point risk passes under the applicable Incoterm. If no
Incoterm is specified,the applicable Incoterm shall be Ex-Works,Norit's facility.Seller's weight designation shall govern.
Dates proposed by Seller for shipment are approximate and Seller shall not be liable for any delay in shipment or delivery
of Products.Time for delivery shall not he of the essence.
5. Payment.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Seller, invoices are issued on the date an order is released for shipment, and
invoices are payable in full within thirty(30)days of date of the invoice and payable in United States Dollars.(unless a
different currency is specified in the invoice),free of foreign exchange fees,discounts,or other charges.Seller may alter
or revoke credit terms at any time without notice.Buyer shall not have the right to suspend,retain or set off any amounts
that are due.If Buyer fails to pay any invoice in full when due,or if Seller shall have any doubt at any time as to Buyer's
financial responsibility or capability,Seller may,without prejudice to any other lawful remedies,defer and/or decline to
make further shipment(s),or treat such default as a final refusal by Buyer to accept further shipments hereunder.Seller
reserves the right to request payment or other form of security prior to delivery.In addition,Seller may charge a late fee
specified on the invoice on any overdue amounts.
Rev:March 2022 1
NORIT AMERICAS INC. 0 R I T
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
FOR NORTH AMERICA ACTIVATED CA
6. Force Majeure.
Seller shall not be liable for any failure to perform or delays in its performance due to forces of nature, acts of God,
strikes,lockouts,acts of the public enemy,wars,blockades,acts of terrorism,insurrections,riots,epidemics,landslides,
lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, floods or washouts, acts, restraints or requirements of any government or
government agency,civil disturbances,explosions,breakage or accident to machinery or lines of pipe,unavailability of
raw materials or supplies,strandings,perils of the sea,the binding order of any court or governmental authority,or any
other causes or contingencies, whether similar or dissimilar, beyond Seller's reasonable control (a "Force Majeure
Event").Failure to prevent or settle any labor dispute(s)or strike(s)shall not be considered a matter within the control of
the Seller.In the case of a Force Majeure Event,Seller may,in its sole discretion,upon written notice to the Buyer,cancel,
delay,reduce or modify its deliveries to Buyer without liability for any damages whatsoever.
7. Warranty;Claims;Limitation of Liability;and Material Safety Data Sheet.
(a) Limited Warranty.(i)The Seller warrants that all Products to be supplied by Seller to Buyer shall,on the date an
order is released for shipment,meet Seller's standard product specifications for such Product then in effect,or such other
specifications that have been expressly made a part of an Agreement.Seller also warrants title to the Products free and
clear of all liens, restrictions,reservations,security interests or other encumbrances,except for any security interest in
favor of an unpaid seller of goods arising under applicable law. Claims in respect of any Products at any time sold or
agreed to be sold by Seller,whether in contract,tort or otherwise(including negligence or misrepresentation),including
claims on account of weight,quality,loss or damage to said Products,are waived by Buyer unless made in writing within
30 days after arrival thereof at destination.In case of a timely claim concerning quality,Buyer shall promptly furnish to
Seller appropriate samples of nonconforming Product for testing and analysis. (ii) Seller makes no warranty, either
express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of, or the results to be obtained from, any technical advice
furnished or recommendations made by Seller or a representative of Seller concerning any use or application of the
Products. Buyer assumes full responsibility for quality control,testing and determination of suitability of a Product for
Buyer's intended application or use.(iii)The warranties set forth in this paragraph 7(a)extend only to the Buyer.
(b) Disclaimer of Other Warranties.Representations and Conditions.THE LIMITEDWARRANTY ABOVE SETS FORTH
THE SOLE WARRANTY OF SELLER WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME SOLD TO BUYER OR ANY TECHNICAL
ADVICE FURNISHED OR RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY SELLER,ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS AND
CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER STATUTE OR UNDER
CONVENTION (INCLUDING THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF
GOODS), ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS.THIS SHALL APPLY WHETHER THE PRODUCTS ARE USED ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER
SUBSTANCES OR MATERIALS,EVEN IF THE PURPOSES OR USES OF THE PRODUCTS BY BUYER ARE KNOWN BY SELLER OR IF
SELLER HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE ANALYSIS OF THE PURPOSES OR USES OF THE PRODUCTS OR HAS PROVIDED ANY
RECOMMENDATIONS, ASSISTANCE OR INSTRUCTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. BUYER ACCEPTS AND ASSUMES
ALLRISK AND LIABILITY FOR,AND AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SELLER HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST,
ANY CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES RELATING EITHER TO BUYER'S USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR TO ANY GOODS MANUFACTURED
BY BUYER CONTAINING ANY OF SELLER'S PRODUCTS.
(c) Limitation of Remedies Seller's liability,and Buyer's sole remedy,for any claim in respect of any Products at any
time sold or agreed to be sold by Seller, is limited to, at Seller's option (i) replacing the particular quantity of
nonconforming Product or(ii)refunding the purchase price of the particular quantity of nonconforming Product,less the
value,if any,to Buyer of the nonconforming Product.No claim or recovery by Buyer of any kind(whether as to Product
delivered or for non-delivery of Product) shall be greater than the purchase price of the Product to which the claim
relates.TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER LAW,IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO
BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS)EVEN
IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
(d) Material Safety Data Sheets and Warnings.Buyer acknowledges and represents that it has received,read and
understands the Material Safety Data Sheet(s)("MSDS(s)")for the Product(s)and will read and undertake to understand
any subsequent MSDS(s)or written warnings provided by Seller from time to time and undertakes to exercise the degree
of care required to protect persons and properties from all hazards of the Products disclosed in the MSDS(S)or warning,
Rev:March 2022 2
NORIT AMERICAS INC. 0 R I T
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
FOR NORTH AMERICA ACTIVATED CA
including but not limited to(i)warning the employees of Buyer and its affiliates who may become exposed to the Product
of the said hazards of the Product,providing such employees with copies of the latest MSDS(s)and providing necessary
and appropriate safety equipment and taking appropriate measures to assure that such safety equipment is adequately
maintained and properly used,and(ii)warning third parties who may purchase or come into contact with the Product or
who handle or transport the Product on behalf of the Buyer of the aforesaid hazards.Seller's Products are not tested for
safety or efficacy in any applications intended for contact with or ingestion in the human body,including,but not limited
to, food or food contact, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical applications, unless otherwise stated in
Seller's MSDS(s)or in Seller's Product literature available on Seller's website www.norit.com.
8. Intellectual Property.
(a)If any Product itself,as and when sold at Seller's product specifications,becomes the subject of a patent infringement
claim,Seller may,at its sole option and expense,either replace or modify such Product,provide for the return of such
Product and refund the purchase price paid by Buyer,or procure for Buyer the right to continue to use such Product.The
foregoing states Seller's entire obligation and liability with respect to any and all intellectual property claims. Seller
reserves the right,without liability to the Buyer,to discontinue deliveries of any Product or terminate an Agreement with
respect to any Product,if in the reasonable opinion of the Seller,such Product's manufacture,sale or use would infringe
any third party intellectual property right now or hereafter issued.
(b)Buyer shall defend,indemnify and hold harmless Seller from and against all loss,costs,expenses,damages and liability
of any kind arising out of any claims of infringement or alleged infringement of any patent or other intellectual property
right with respect to (i) the use of Products in any application by Buyer or its affiliates, contract manufacturers or
customers, including but not limited to the use of Products alone or in combination with other substances or
components;(ii)any modification to the Products by Buyer or its affiliates,contract manufacturers or customers;or(iii)
Products furnished, or methods used, by Seller in accordance with the specifications or instructions furnished by or
expressly or implicitly prescribed by Buyer.
(c) Nothing herein shall be construed as granting a license to use Seller's trademarks without the express prior written
permission of an authorized representative of NORIT Americas Inc.
9. Miscellaneous.
Buyer may not assign its rights and obligations under an Agreement without the prior written consent of Seller.Seller may
at any time assign its rights and obligations under an Agreement without the consent of the Buyer.An Agreement will be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties'successors and permitted assigns.If any provision of an Agreement
shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions
shall not be affected or impaired thereby.The paragraph headings are for convenience only,they form no part of the
terms and conditions and shall not affect their interpretation.Seller's failure to strictly enforce any term or condition of
an Agreement or to exercise any right arising thereunder shall not constitute a waiver of Seller's right to strictly enforce
such terms or conditions or exercise such rights thereafter.
10. Governing Law;Forum Selection;and Consent to Jurisdiction.
Any claim or dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S.A.,
irrespective of the choice of law rules thereof.The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. Any legal proceedings arising out of or relating in any way to an
Agreement shall be commenced only in federal or state court located where Seller has business operations and each of
the parties hereto consents to the jurisdiction of said courts in any such proceedings and waives any objection to venue
laid therein, provided,however,that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to preclude either party from asserting
cross claims or third party claims in any forum outside The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,U.S.A.
Rev:March 2022 3
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NORIT Hydraulic PORTA-PAC Application Data Sheet Date:
Company Name:
Customer Physical Address:
Indoors:[] Outdoors:[]
Location Temperature: Max: °F Min: °F
Installation Area Available: Confirm Minimum 12'x 16':
Overhead clearance: :onfirm More than 18'high:
How many of the 4 sides are accessible by Material Handling Equipment
Material Confirm Equipment Available: Fork Lift: or, Pallet Jack:
Handling& Storage Area: Under Roof: or, Outdoors:
Storage ft x ft ft x ft
Confirm 40Amps @ 120/1/60 is available:
Electrical
Non classified:❑ Class II,Div 2: Class II,Div 1:n
Supply
NOTE:NORIT'S STANDARD PORTA-PAC SYSTEM IS NOT CLASS II,DIV 1,GROUP F COMPLIANT
Pressure: Confirm 100 psi or greater:
Compressed
Volume: Confirm 2 SCFM or more:
Air Supply
Quality: Confirm Pressure Dewpoint is less than 38°F: No Dryer:[]
Type: Raw:[] Finished:
Motive Fluid *Pressure: PSI Constant:❑ or,Vary+/-:
*Volume: GPM
Feed Rate: Minimum: lbs/hr
Maximum: lbs/hr
Slurry Pressure at Injection Point: psi Do not include calculated frictional pressure loss
Discharge Elevation change from system to injection point: Up: ft or, Down: ft
Existing Line: **Material: *"Nominal Pipe Diameter: in
Total Length: ft. in. No.of elbows: Short Radius Long Radius
Feed Rate Display:) I _ General Alarm:
DCS Feed Rate Adjustment: Manual: Paced to SCADA:
Protocol: 4-20 mA:ri Ethernet: Ethernet not available on all lease equipment
*Downstream pressures greater than 30 psig cannot be handled effectively.The system requires 40 gpm
@ 40 psig of motive liquid pressure to discharge against a near atmospheric head.Higher pressures at the
injection point will require higher motive liquid pressures. A booster pump may be requried if your
Footnotes motive fluid is not adequate.
**If you have an existing slurry discharge line that you plan to use,enter the details and we will
determine if it can be used.If not,we will provide you with the required size in your preference of
materials.
NORIT ,
Norit Americas Inc. ACTIVATEDCA
September 9,2025
To:The City of Wichita Falls
Water Source&Purification Divisions
4801 Big Ed Neal Drive
Wichita Falls,TX 76307
Subject:Sole Source Justification—PO RTA-PAC®PAC Dosing System
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter serves as formal Sole Source Justification for the procurement of the PORTA-PAC®PAC Dosing
System,manufactured and supplied exclusively by Norit Americas,Inc.
1.Description of Equipment
The PORTA-PAC®system is a compact,portable,and fully integrated solution designed for the accurate
dosing of Powdered Activated Carbon(PAC)during the purification of potable water.It is engineered to
meet the rigorous demands of municipal water treatment operations.
2.Sole Source Justification
The PORTA-PAC®system incorporates Norit's proprietary fluidization technology,which ensures precise
and consistent control of PAC discharge from FIBCs to the hopper. This advanced flow regulation
minimizes bridging and compaction,enhancing dosing accuracy and operational reliability.
This equipment is only available directly from Norit,and no third-party vendors are authorized to supply,
distribute,or replicate the system or its proprietary components.
3.Intended Use
The PORTA-PAC®system will be utilized to accurately dose PAC for the removal of contaminants during
the treatment of potable water.Its design and performance characteristics are uniquely suited to meet
the operational and regulatory requirements of municipal water purification processes.
4.Contact Information
For verification or additional information,please contact:
Scott Harris
+1903-578-3469
Scott.harris@norit.com
Please let us know if you require any additional documentation or technical specifications.
Sincerely,
Scott Harris
PORTA-PAC®Systems
Mail:P.O.Box 1746,Horsham,PA 19044 USA T: +1267-802-1258
Address:1155 Business Center Dr,Ste 240,Horsham,PA 19044 W: norit.com