The Engineered Mist Eliminator
Mist elimination, or the removal of entrained liquid droplets from a vapor
stream, is one of the most commonly encountered processes regardless
of unit operation. Unfortunately, mist eliminators are often considered
commodity items and are specified without attention to available technologies
and design approaches. The engineered mist eliminator may
reduce liquid carryover by a factor of one hundred or more relative to a
standard unit, drop head losses by 50% or more, or increase capacity by
factors of three or four. This manual summarizes input practical approaches
to reducing absorbent losses, product contamination and entrainment
carry over, extending equipment life and maintenance cycles - using
proven and cost effective technologies and techniques.