The process
Hexane extraction plants need flameproof construction on every fan in the extraction building, hot air for the desolventiser toaster and meal dryer, and dust extraction on the seed preparation. The seed dryer and cooler fans handle dusty, humid air.
The gas at the fan
Air carrying solvent vapour from painting, printing or coating. Spark resistant construction, flameproof or increased safety motor, and the fan placed where the duct cannot accumulate vapour.
Selection for this duty
| Construction | Stainless steel or lined vessel with mesh pad or vane pack sized for the droplet load |
| Density at the fan | At about 40°C the gas density is close to 1.13 kg/m³, 94% of standard air. Pressure developed and power drawn fall in the same ratio, so the selection is made at this density and the motor is checked at cold start. |
Separates entrained liquid droplets from a vapour or gas stream, ahead of a compressor, a fan or a stack. Client-stated blade types for the Mist Eliminator in general: Demister Knockdown Vessel.
Industries
Other fans in edible oil solvent extraction plants
Mist Eliminator in other processes
Hot Dip Galvanising LinesWaste IncineratorsBiomedical Waste IncineratorsChemical Reactor and Tank VentsMVR EvaporatorsEffluent Treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge PlantsFertilizer Granulation PlantsSulphuric Acid PlantsFlare and Pressure Relief SystemsGas Compressor StationsPaper Machine Dryer SectionsTextile Stenters and DryersPickling and Acid Treatment LinesCold Rolling MillsBOF Steel Converters
Information needed to select or quote
- Gas volume and temperature. Actual flow at the inlet, normal and upset temperature, moisture.
- Dust or pollutant. Inlet loading, particle size distribution, whether it is abrasive, sticky, hygroscopic or combustible; for gases, the species and concentration.
- Required outlet. The emission limit or clean gas concentration the unit must meet.
- Site. Available space and height, material of construction preferences, and how the collected material is to be discharged.