Liquid aerosols can make up a considerable portion of atmospheric pollution in mechanical industries (mists generated by oil application in the machining of metals or the production of compressed gas) and agricultural industries (phytosanitary products), among others. These liquid aerosols, in the form of oil mists, are mainly produced by three different processes: – Mechanical atomization : Many authors demonstrate that at very high rotational velocities (therefore with a very high shearing force), the liquid that comes into contact with the rotatory equipment acquires sufficient mechanical energy to disaggregate into small droplets.

This process, called mechanical atomization, is responsible for producing large amounts of liquid aerosols in mechanical industries and agricultural sectors.

Filtration of Liquid Aerosols

Key Takeaway: This process, called mechanical atomization, is responsible for producing large amounts of liquid aerosols in mechanical industries and agricultural sectors.