Mist eliminator in a spray chamber

A separator at the spray chamber outlet — nozzles and a curtain of drops

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Spray chamber: nozzles and the curtain, mist eliminator at the outlet, clean flow

Schematic diagram, not an installation drawing.

A spray chamber forms a dense curtain of drops; at the duct outlet the droplet load is at its maximum. The separator is placed at the chamber outlet: its task is to remove the drops without creating excessive resistance or disturbing the drainage.

Selection inputs

  • the flow rate and section at the chamber outlet;
  • the nozzle type and spray pressure (it affects the droplet fraction);
  • the chemical composition of the spray liquid;
  • pan drainage and service access.

Design options

Vane packs are the baseline solution for high droplet loads; mesh pads — when confirmed by the data sheet and with washing arranged. The spray medium affects the material choice — see “Materials”.