Demister pads, designed to extract liquid droplets from gas streams, play a crucial role in preserving the efficiency of gas-liquid processes. These pads prevent product loss and shield equipment from harm, making them essential in petrochemicals, oil and gas, and environmental sectors. They enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with environmental norms, highlighting their importance in maintaining gas purity and prolonging equipment life.
Chosen for their exceptional corrosion and rust resistance, stainless steel demister pads offer unparalleled chemical stability, effective separation, and high temperature resilience, making them the preferred option in various industrial settings.
Materials of Stainless Steel Demister Pads
- SS 304: Known for its excellent corrosion resistance and durability, SS 304 is a common choice for applications with less exposure to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures.
- SS 316: Offers enhanced corrosion resistance compared to SS 304, making it suitable for use in more aggressive environments, such as those with higher chloride levels or acidic conditions.
- SS 316L: Similar to SS 316 but with lower carbon content, SS 316L provides even better corrosion resistance, especially in welded sections, ideal for very stringent applications.
- SS 904L: Highly resistant to corrosion, especially in sulfuric, phosphoric, and acetic acids, SS 904L is used in extremely corrosive environments, ensuring longevity and reliability.
- Duplex Stainless Steel: Combines the benefits of austenitic and ferritic stainless steel, offering high strength and excellent resistance to corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, suitable for challenging industrial applications.
- These materials are selected based on the specific requirements of the operation, including resistance to corrosion, temperature endurance, and mechanical strength, ensuring optimal performance of the demister pads in various industrial settings.
Types of Stainless Steel Demister Pads
- Standard Type: Fabricated from commonly used stainless steel grades like SS 304 or SS 316, suitable for general applications requiring good corrosion resistance and efficiency in separating liquids from gas streams.
- High-Efficiency Type: Designed with a more complex structure or finer mesh for applications requiring superior separation efficiency, often made from higher-grade stainless steel like SS 316L or SS 904L for enhanced corrosion resistance.
- High-Temperature Type: Constructed from stainless steel alloys capable of withstanding elevated temperatures, making them ideal for high-temperature operations in industries such as petrochemical and metal processing.
- Corrosion-Resistant Type: Utilizes alloys like SS 316L, SS 904L, or Duplex stainless steel for environments with high levels of corrosive substances, ensuring long-term durability and resistance.
- Custom Fabricated Type: Specifically designed according to unique operational requirements, these demister pads can incorporate a combination of materials and configurations to meet specific performance criteria in various industrial applications.
Stainless Steel Demister Pad Sizes
Compact Circular Dimensions:
Diameter: 442 mm
Thickness: 150 mm
Ideal for smaller installations requiring efficient gas-liquid separation.
Large Circular Dimensions:
Diameter: 2290 mm
Thickness: 100 mm
Suitable for large-scale industrial applications with higher volume requirements.
Standard Rectangular Size:
Width: 11-1/4 inches
Thickness: 1 inch
Length: 118 inches
Versatile size for various industrial systems.
Extended Rectangular Sizes:
Medium: 11-7/8 inches width × 1 inch thickness × 142 inches length
Large: 14-5/6 inches width × 1 inch thickness × 142 inches length
Designed for applications requiring extended length for increased separation efficiency.
These sizes demonstrate the adaptability of stainless steel demister pads to fit a broad spectrum of operational scales and system configurations, ensuring optimal performance across diverse industrial environments.
