029Mist eliminators are filtration tools designed to remove entrained liquids (mists) from an air or gas flow stream. This may be important for a variety of reasons including:

  • The entrained liquid may be valuable and should thus be retained.
  • Mist elimination improves the purity of the product.
  • Eliminating mist may increase throughput capacity.
  • Capturing certain types of mist may help reduce or prevent air pollution.
  • The downstream equipment may be harmed by the mist if it is not eliminated.

Types of Mist Eliminators

Mist eliminators come in a wide variety of different sizes, types, and materials; however, four of the most common and basic categories include:

  • Vane assemblies with chevron-shaped blades
  • Knitted mesh pads
  • Cyclones
  • Rolled-Fiber candles

Knitted Mesh Pads

The knitted mesh pad type of mist eliminators is common in industrial settings because it has a low installation cost and is available in a range of different materials and densities. Additionally knitted mesh pads can be designed to function well in highly corrosive environments. They typically consist of a rolled or stacked, knitted mesh pad with a circular shape and a top and bottom support grid that is sized to fit the application. Common materials for knitted mesh pads include:

  • Stainless steel
  • PVDF
  • Polypropylene
  • Teflon
  • Co-knit mesh pads in stainless steel & synthetic fiber blends

Vane Assemblies with Chevron-Shaped Blades

Another popular option are mist eliminators that consist of vane assemblies with chevron-shaped blades. These are ideal for use in applications with a high liquid load or streams with large droplets of mist. They also work well in streams with high gas velocity or highly viscous liquids.

Gulf Coast Filters supplies high quality mist eliminators in a full range of types, sizes, materials, and other specifications as needed.