Mist elimination or “demisting” can be defined as the mechanical separation or removal of liquid droplets or mists from vapor streams. Failure to effectively capture these mists often leads to higher contaminant emissions, production losses, corrosion of downstream equipment, and increased maintenance. The most common mist elimination technologies utilized are chevron (also referred to as vane-type) separators and knitted wire-mesh mist eliminators. Chevrons or vane mist eliminator are plate-type eliminators that offer high liquid handling capabilities but limited collection efficiencies for fine mist droplets below 20 microns (µm). Knitted mesh pad mist eliminators are constructed of wires or fibers into a randomly oriented mesh-pad structure. These mesh pad mist eliminators provide collection efficiencies for mist droplets down to 3-5 microns in size but can have limited liquid handling capabilities and are susceptible to fouling from insoluble contaminants.
B-GON® Mist Eliminator Pads were introduced utilizing a unique structured media developed by Kimre to address the deficiencies inherent in the existing technologies. Kimre’s structure is a three-dimensional ladder-like media constructed of interlocking thermoplastic monofilament wires. Our structure is designed to orient the wires such that nearly all of the fibers are arranged perpendicular to the gas flow for maximum contact with the entrained mist droplets in the gas stream. This ladder-like alignment causes a change in the vapor flow through the structure which provides maximum mist droplet removal by impaction, interception and centrifugal actions. B-GON® mist eliminator mesh pads provide the highest performance of any mesh-type mist eliminator with efficiencies as high as 99+ percent removal of 1 micron mists. Also, due to the high percentage of perpendicular fibers of the B-GON® Pads, the pressure loss through the media is dramatically lower for the same level of efficiency as a traditional knitted mesh pad mist eliminator.
Because of Kimre’s structure, we are able to produce our B-GON® Mesh Pad Mist Eliminators in the widest range of fiber diameters in the industry, from the finest (0.05 mm / 0.002”) to the coarsest (0.94 mm / 0.037”). The structure also is produced in a variety of void fractions which provide a wide range of flow and pressure drop characteristics to meet your site-specific requirements. The unique qualities of the B-GON mesh pad mist eliminator structure allows Kimre’s engineers to provide custom-designed solutions for the highest level of performance at any particle or mist size across a wide range of operating conditions.
 |  |
| Close-up image of Kimre’s B-GON® Media | Close-up image of typical Knitted Mesh Media |
 |  |
| Close-up image of Kimre’s B-GON® Media | Close-up image of Kimre’s B-GON® Media |
Features and benefits of B-GON® Mist Eliminators
- Highest collection efficiency of ANY mesh-type media: 99+% @ 1 µm
- Composite pads of various mesh styles allow for optimization of efficiency, pressure drop, and pluggage resistance
- Able to handle the widest range of gas velocities and contaminant levels
- High void spaces (94-97%) and the largest fiber diameters contribute to the highest resistance to fouling
- Lower pressure drops than traditional knitted mesh
- Custom fabrication to conform to any vessel configuration and orientation
- The media is cleanable & reusable for extended service life in the harshest environments
- Wide range of materials of construction available, including polypropylene, PVDF, ETFE and PFA, to meet any level of temperature and corrosion requirements.
Models EV4 & EV6
Kimre’s introduces a superior and cost effective alternative to knitted mesh pad mist eliminators for gas cleaning as part of the high performance B-GON® mist eliminator family.
Effective for scrubbers and separators or anywhere knitted mesh pads are used.
B-GON® mist eliminators are recognized around the world as the leader in high performance mist elimination technology the structure patented by Kimre, is designed with fibers that are almost entirely oriented perpendicular to the airflow. This allows the B-Gon® mist eliminator pads to provide higher collection efficiency with less media than typical knitted mist eliminator mesh technologies. Kimre’s 3-dimensional structures allow for easier maintenance and lower pressure drop than the knitted mesh medias.
Features and benefits:
- High removal efficiency
- Rugged construction
- Easy maintenance
- Long life cycle
Contact Kimre for performance based on your operating conditions.
