As its many names imply, mist eliminators remove moisture from gas streams. They are typically fitted just below tank outlets and can be installed either vertically or horizontally, depending on the configuration of the unit. Vapor carries mist as it rises, and while gas is free to pass through knitted mesh unobstructed, individual mist droplets become trapped. The droplets then grow in size as moisture accumulates, eventually causing the heaviest ones to fall back into the pool of liquid below. This coalescing process prevents even small drops of liquid from rising to the top of the tank.
