Very high gas-handling capacity with excellent droplet removal efficiency at elevated pressures
Cyclone mist eliminators consist of multiple cyclone tube elements mounted into a housing. The flow through these elements can be either horizontal or vertically upward. The element diameter is 50 or 80 mm (2 or 3 in), and is selected based on efficiency and pressure drop considerations. The units are provided in easily handled subassemblies, which are installed through normal vessel manways.
The most important benefit of the cyclone design is its very high gas-handling capacity. It is applied to vessels where the size is set primarily based on the requirements of the mist eliminator.