Mist eliminator in wet gas scrubbing
Scrubber → separator: an aggressive medium dictates the materials
Schematic diagram, not an installation drawing.
In wet gas scrubbing the gas contacts the scrubbing liquid; at the outlet the stream is saturated with drops. The medium is often aggressive (acidic/alkaline solutions), so the separator material is selected from chemical compatibility tables, and the duty from the model data sheet.
Selection inputs
- the flow rate and composition of the gas at the scrubber outlet;
- the composition and temperature of the scrubbing liquid;
- the allowable ΔP of the assembly;
- requirements for liquid/mist carryover.
Design options
Coalescing stages — for fine mist; vane packs — for large drops; hybrid designs — for a mixed fraction. Materials — PP/PVC/stainless steel by compatibility; confirmation — with the manufacturer.