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title: "Mist Eliminator"
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# Industrial Specification: Mist Eliminator

## 1. Technical Definition
A device that removes liquid droplets or mist from gas streams by impaction, interception, and diffusion.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-10 bar differential pressure, 0-150°C temperature, 0.5-50 m/s gas velocity**. Failure boundary: **Differential pressure exceeding 12 bar causing structural deformation, liquid loading exceeding 0.15 kg/m²·s causing re-entrainment, gas velocity exceeding 60 m/s causing droplet shatter**, Mechanism: **Excessive pressure differential causing plastic deformation of mesh/packing materials, Stokes number mismatch (Stk &lt; 0.1) causing droplet bypass, Kelvin-Helmholtz instability at gas-liquid interface causing re-entrainment**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Hansen Solubility Distance (HSP)**:

> **Primary Equation**: $R_a = \sqrt{4\Delta\delta_d^2 + \Delta\delta_p^2 + \Delta\delta_h^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts seal/gasket swelling when exposed to CIP chemicals.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \delta_d | Dispersive | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_p | Polar | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_h | Hydrogen | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosive gas composition (e.g., H2S &gt; 50 ppm, Cl2 &gt; 10 ppm) attacking metal components | 8 | Mesh wire thinning and breakage, reducing separation efficiency below 99.5% | 316L stainless steel construction with PTFE coating, corrosion allowance of 1.5 mm minimum |
| Liquid loading exceeding 0.12 kg/m²·s causing film flooding | 8 | Liquid carryover exceeding 0.01% by mass, downstream equipment contamination | Drainage channels with 45° minimum slope, demister pad with 97% minimum void fraction |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Drainage System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/drainage-system.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Gas Compressor**, **Process Gas Scrubber**, **Liquid Collection Tank**  
**Downstream Applications**: Polyethylene Resin, Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer, Sulfuric Acid  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: How does a mist eliminator work in chemical manufacturing processes?
**A**: Mist eliminators remove liquid droplets from gas streams through three primary mechanisms: impaction (droplets collide with mesh fibers), interception (droplets are caught by fibers as gas flows around them), and diffusion (small droplets move randomly and adhere to fibers). This ensures clean gas output and prevents contamination or equipment damage.

### Q: What materials are best for mist eliminators in corrosive chemical environments?
**A**: For corrosive environments in chemical manufacturing, stainless steel (especially grades like 316L) offers excellent corrosion resistance, while polypropylene provides chemical inertness and cost-effectiveness for less aggressive conditions. Fiberglass is suitable for moderate corrosion resistance with lightweight properties. Material selection depends on specific chemical exposure, temperature, and pressure requirements.

### Q: What maintenance is required for mist eliminator systems?
**A**: Regular maintenance includes inspecting and cleaning the mesh pad to prevent clogging, checking the drainage system for proper liquid removal, and ensuring the support grid remains structurally sound. Maintenance frequency depends on operating conditions, but typically involves visual inspections during shutdowns and pressure drop monitoring during operation to detect fouling early.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 14644-1:2015 CLEANROOMS AND ASSOCIATED CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Mist Eliminator](https://cnfx.com/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/mist-eliminator)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: MIST_ELIMINATOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 09d54e39
