Mist Eliminator

AIRTEK
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Depth of Bed Coalescing Filter

 Mist Eliminator
Airtek Mist Eliminators trap, collect and remove liquids and soluble particulate
Element Life Comparison matter from compressed air. Airtek Mist Eliminators utilize “depth of bed”
coalescing technology instead of conventional “pressure drop” technology. By
using a bed depth twenty-four times greater than a conventional cartridge type
10 filter, the Airtek Mist Eliminator achieves 100% efficiency in removing particles
greater than 3 microns. Remaining particles 3 microns and less in size will be

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filtered to an efficiency of 99.98% down to a particle size of 0.1 micron.

Airtek Mist Eliminators function at this high level of efficiency with a minimum of
.5 pressure drop. Over its 8-15 year element life, the Mist Eliminator will produce an
average pressure drop of 0.5 PSI. At $.08/kwh, the cost to overcome the pressure
drop for a typical 100 HP compressor would be $144.00 per year.

Airtek Conventional Compare this to a conventional “pressure drop” coalescing filter that, over its
Mist Eliminator Coalescer
expected 6 month life, has an average pressure drop of 7.5 PSI. The cost of power
to overcome this pressure drop for a typical 100 HP air compressor would be
$2,160.00 per year.

Average Pressure Drop Comparison In a typical 100 HP compressed air system, the Airtek Mist Eliminator would save
$2,016.00 in energy cost alone, each year per filter. Since Airtek Cycling and
Non-Cycling Refrigerated Dryers do not require pre-filters, this savings could more
7.5
than double to $4,176.00 when used with an Airtek Refrigerated Air Dryer.
PSI

PRESSURE DROP...THE HIDDEN COST OF COMPRESSED AIR

.05 to 1.0 Item P P Expected

Range PSID Average PSID Element Life
Conventional Filter/ Coalescer 1-15 7.5 6 months
Airtek Mist Eliminator 0.5-1.0 0.5 8 to 15 years (Average 10 years)

Airtek Conventional
Mist Eliminator Coalescer

EXAMPLE: Cost of Pressure Drop, 100 HP Compressed Air System

KW = BHP X .746 ANNUAL POWER COST = KW X $/KWH X HRS/YR
.90

= 108 X .746 = 90 X $.08 X 8000

.90
= 90 KW = $57,600.00

1 PSIG PRESSURE DROP = 1/2% OF TOTAL POWER COST

= .005 X $57,600.00
= $288.00

Annual pressure drop Annual pressure drop

cost per conventional filter = $288.00 X 20 PSIG cost per Mist Eliminator = $288.00 X 5.5 PSIG
= $5,760.00 = $1,584.00

Number of filters required Number of Mist Eliminators

per conventional system 2 required per system 1

Pressure drop Pressure drop

cost per filter $2,160.00 cost per filter
Depth of bed coalescing $144.00
Total P cost per system $4,320.00 Total P cost per system $1,461.00

SAVINGS = COST OF P CONVENTIONAL FILTER (-) COST OF MIST ELIMINATOR P

= $5,760.00 - $1,584.00
= $4,176.00 PER YEAR

Due to the advanced depth of bed technology, low pressure drop and self-cleaning
design, Airtek Mist Eliminator elements can be expected to last 8 to 15 years. With
its thick bed of glass fiber and higher loading capability, Airtek Mist Eliminators
make excellent pre-filters. They reduce liquid loading, preventing liquid slugs from
contaminating downstream equipment.

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 Engineering Data Specifications
Mist Eliminator A
Dimensions
Capacity Net Weight Maximium Replacement
MODEL SCFM Connection OD Length Lbs (Kg) Pressure Element
@ 100 PSIG In/Out In (mm) In (mm) PSIG (bar) Number
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(Nm /[email protected] Bar) In (mm) A B A

AME-01 125 (3.5) 2" NPT (50.8) 14 (356) 51.75 (1314.5) 430 (195) 150 (10.3) AME-01-E
AME-02 250 (7.1) 2" NPT (50.8) 14 (356) 55.75 (1416.1) 450 (204) 150 (10.3) AME-02-E
AME-03 500 (14.1) 2.5" NPT (63.5) 14 (356) 67.75 (1720.9) 500 (227) 150 (10.3) AME-03-E
AME-04 800 (22.7) 2.5" NPT (63.5) 14 (356) 81.75 (2076.5) 720 (327) 150 (10.3) AME-04-E
AME-05 1100 (31.1) 4" FLG (101.6) 16 (406) 81 (2057.4) 720 (327) 150 (10.3) AME-05-E
B
AME-06 1500 (42.5) 4" FLG (101.6) 18 (357) 83.375 (2117.7) 835 (379) 150 (10.3) AME-06-E
AME-07 2000 (56.6) 4" FLG (101.6) 24 (610) 83.5 (2121.0) 1055 (479) 150 (10.3) AME-07-E B
AME-08 2400 (68.0) 4" FLG (101.6) 24 (610) 95.5 (2425.7) 1195 (542) 150 (10.3) AME-08-E
AME-09 3000 (85.0) 4" FLG (101.6) 24 (610) 105.5 (2679.7) 1300 (590) 150 (10.3) AME-09-E
AME-10 4500 (127.4) 6" FLG (152.4) 24 (610) 162 (4114.8) 2125 (964) 150 (10.3) AME-10-E
AME-11 6000 (169.9) 8" FLG (203.2) 30 (762) 168 (4267.2) 3210 (1457) 150 (10.3) AME-11-E
AME-12 8000 (266.5) 8" FLG (203.2) 30 (762) 192 (4876.8) 3395 (1540) 150 (10.3) AME-12-E
AME-13 10000 (283.2) 10" FLG (254.0) 30 (762) 225 (5715.0) 3615 (1640) 150 (10.3) AME-13-E

ASME code standard on all models. All dimensions and weights subject to change without notice.

NOTE: Maximum operating temperature of housing is 450OF (232OC). Consult factory when
inlet temperature exceeds 120OF (49OC) for application assistance.

Sizing
Maximum air flow at 100 PSIG (6.9 bar) is indicated in the specifications table. To
determine maximum air flow at pressures other than 100 PSIG (6.9 bar) multiply
flow @ 100 PSIG (6.9 bar), by multipler from the sizing table that corresponds to
the minimum operating pressure at the inlet of the filter.
Sizing Chart
Minimum
Inlet Pressure Multiplier
PSIG (6.9 Bar)

20 (1.4) 0.30
30 (2.1) 0.39
40 (2.8) 0.48
60 (4.2) 0.65
80 (5.6) 0.82
100 (7.0) 1.00
120 (8.4) 1.17
150 (10.5) 1.43

Options
Automatic condesate drains Precision pressure differential
Demand Drain gauge (0-5 PSID)
Pneumatically operated
Electrically operated

Airtek Mist Eliminator

5 Year Equipment Warranty
5 Year Element Life Guarantee

Patents issued: 6,099,620; 5,207,072; 5,099,655; 5,062,571; other patents pending. The equipment
indicated in the catalog is meant for use in operating “compressed air driven” apparatuses. At no time
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Brochure ID # ME 1-2003
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