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GENERAL
1.1 Scope
a.

This Standard Specification covers the general requirements for design, construction,
fabrication, and material of Mist Eliminators specified in UOP Project
Specifications.

b.

Exceptions or variations shown in the UOP Project Specifications take precedence

over requirements shown herein.

1.2 References
Unless noted below, use the edition and addenda of each referenced document current on
the date of this Standard Specification. When a referenced document incorporates another
document, use the edition of that document required by the referenced document.

2.

a.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A-478, Specification for
Chromium-Nickel Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Weaving and Knitting Wire.

b.

ASTM B-164, Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire.

DESIGN
2.1 General
a.

Size, style, thickness, configuration, and materials are specified in UOP Project
Specification 301 Vessels.

b.

Mist Eliminator styles are defined as follows:

STYLE

MATERIAL

Metallic
Metallic
Metallic
Polytetrafluroethylene
(PTFE)
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Metallic

Metallic

B
C
D
E
F

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DENSITY
lb/ft3 (kg/m3)

9 (144.2)
5 (80.1)
12 (192.2)
4 (64.1)
3 (48.1)
2.6 (41.7)
Variable
5 (80.1) - 9 (144.2)
By Vendor

WIRE DIAMETER
inches (mm)

0.011 (0.28)
0.011 (0.28)
0.011 (0.28)
0.011 (0.28)
0.012 (0.30)
0.012 (0.30)
0.011 (0.28)
By Vendor

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c.

Style G is a mesh blanket having a variable knitted density. The vapor inlet section
is the least dense and the outlet section the densest. Typical inlet/outlet knitted mesh
densities are 5 lb/ft3 (80.1) and 9 lb/ft3 (144.2). The vendor may propose variable
density blankets having slightly different knitted densities and wire diameters.

d.

Style V is to be determined by the vendor, based on the process conditions provided

by UOP. Vendor may determine the mist eliminator type best suited to meet the mist
elimination requirement. The selected style may include a mesh pad, vane or a
combination of mesh & vanes. The mist eliminator may be oriented vertically,
horizontally or at an angle determined by the vendor. A single pad of variable
knitted density may also be applied.

2.2 Construction
a.

Mist Eliminators shall be fabricated in one piece or in the minimum number of

sections required for insertion through the vessel manway.

b.

Mesh pads shall fit tightly into the pad containment system.

c.

Mesh pad layers shall not be more than 9 inches (230 mm) thick. Where more than
one layer is required, joints shall be staggered.

d.

One-piece circular mesh pads may be spiral in form.

2.3 Supports and Grids

a.

The general arrangement of Mist Eliminator supports and grids shall be as specified
in UOP Project Specification 301 and the referenced UOP Standard Drawings.

b.

Final details of Mist Eliminator supports and hold down grids shall be furnished by
the Mist Eliminator supplier.

c.

The Mist Eliminator supplier shall furnish details of components attached to the
vessel to the vessel fabricator in time to permit installation without altering the
vessel fabrication schedule.

d.

Each section of the mesh pad shall include a grid on each side.

e.

Style G mesh pads shall be furnished with an inlet and an outlet rigid welded grid.
The outlet grid and blanket outlet zone of the Style G mesh pad shall be distinctly
marked Outlet.

f.

Spiral mesh pads shall include X-type grids on both sides.

2.4 Fastening Devices

The Mist Eliminator fabricator shall supply wire ties or other devices to fasten the Mist
Eliminator sections to the supports, attach the grids to their vessel supports, and where
multiple layer Mist Eliminators are necessary, to secure the layers together.

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MATERIALS
3.1 Metallic Mesh Pads
Materials for metallic Mist Eliminators are specified in UOP Project Specification 301
Vessels. Type 304 or Type 316 mesh pads shall be in accordance with ASTM A-478.
Monel mesh pads shall be in accordance with ASTM B-164.
3.2 Non-metallic Mist Eliminators
Non-metallic Mist Eliminators shall be PTFE, polyethylene or polypropylene as specified
in UOP Project Specification 301 Vessels.
3.3 Supports
a.

Supports welded to the vessel shall be the same material as the shell. Where the
shell is lined, supports welded to the lining shall be the same material as the lining.

b.

Supports not welded to the shell (e.g. beams) shall be the same material as the Mist
Eliminator.

3.4 Grids
a.

Metallic grids shall be the same material as the mesh pad.

b.

For non-metallic mesh pads, the grids shall be carbon steel, coated with the same
material as the mesh pad.

3.5 Fastening Devices

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a.

For metallic mesh pads the wire ties or other fastening devices shall be of the same
material as the Mist Eliminator.

b.

For non-metallic mesh pads the wire ties or other fastening devices shall be carbon
steel coated with the same material as the mesh pad.