4.7. Mist eliminator type and installation point
1. Type
Depending on the quality of the crude, either wire mesh or vane-type eliminators could be used. However, the use of the vane type is usually preferred due to nonplugging aspect. This becomes a must if waxy crudes are encountered.
2. Installation point
After entering the separator, the associated gas travels in a longitudinal plane along the top half of the separator. Therefore it is recommended that the gas outlet mist eliminator be placed at the farthest point away from the inlet diverter. This allows the gas maximum residence time in the vessel to ensure that the majority of the liquid droplets entrained in the gas are released prior to the gas outlet from the vessel.
4.7.1. Inlet diverter ...
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