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Droplet Size?

Droplet Size?

Droplet Size?

(OP)
I need to size a vertical separator for a reciprocating compressor with a mist eliminator. The inlet presure is around 15 kg/cm2g and the outlet 38 kg/cm2g. The gas have a higher content of hidrogen 92%.
I need to know, What is the maximum droplet diameter recomended to avoid harm in the compressor?

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,

FCS.

RE: Droplet Size?

Generally the efficiency of mist eliminators are 99.9% for liquid drops up to 10 micron.
The 10 micron should be a good value to avoid harm in the compressor.

RE: Droplet Size?

Yes, MGlycol is right. A demister is more than what required. An adequately sized cyclone separator could be enough. Anyway, go ahead with the demister.

RE: Droplet Size?

fracontr

The rocommendation is use 150 micron for size the vessel and use 10 micron for sizing the mist eliminator.
more references at Norsok Standars.

bye

RE: Droplet Size?

(OP)
To all:

Many thx for your help.

FCS

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