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Utilizing mesh or plate surfaces to separate mist droplets from the gas stream through impingement. As the vapor moves through the
demister, the inertia of the droplets causes them to contact the mesh surface, coalesce, and drain as larger droplets. The large surface
area coupled with a small volume allows for the collection of liquid without impeding the gas flow.
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Typically used to reduce the time needed to separate a liquid droplet size and therefore reduce the volume and cost of separator
equipment, they are often used where vapor quality is critical with regard to entrained liquids, separator equipment costs are high or when
space or weight savings are advantageous particularly inside a vessel.
Available in just about any size or shape and in a wide range of metals, fibers, plastics, and exotic alloys for maximum corrosion
resistance, mist eliminator types include, mesh and coalescer pads, vane packs, insertion type Mist Fix and sub-micron fiber-beds . Each
type is a distinct product, used in differing applications to achieve the basic job of demisting a vapor.
When determining which style of mesh is to be used the following should be considered:
3. The minimum micron size and efficiency of the liquid particles that are to be removed.
1. The vapor velocity system limit for gravity separation defined by the Sounders-Brown equation.
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4. The pressure drop across the mist eliminator and from the entrance and exit of the vessel
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