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Separator Internals Design Calculator

Mist Eliminators, Inlet Devices & Vane Packs

Separator Internals Design
Size and select separator internal components including mist eliminators (wire mesh pads, vane packs), inlet devices (half-pipe, deflector, cyclonic), and outlet configurations per GPSA. Calculate K-factors, pressure drops, and efficiency ratings.

Operating Conditions

Fluid Properties

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Mist Eliminator

Typical: 5-12 lb/ft³

Inlet Device

API RP 521: typ 1500-6000

K-Factor Reference

  • Wire Mesh (vert): 0.35
  • Wire Mesh (horiz): 0.40
  • Vane Pack: 0.40-0.50
  • Fiber Bed: 0.15-0.20
  • No Internals: 0.10-0.18

Frequently Asked Questions

What separator internals can this calculator design?

It designs wire mesh pads, vane packs, inlet devices, and coalescers for separator vessels.

What standards does the internals design calculator follow?

It uses GPSA methodology and API standards for separator internals sizing.

What is a mist eliminator?

A mist eliminator is a separator internal device such as a wire mesh pad or vane pack that removes liquid droplets from gas streams.