What is the purpose of reclassifiers?

• A. To convert dry oil mist into wet oil droplets
• B. To separate oil from water
• C. To filter impurities from oil
• D. To measure oil viscosity

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that reclassifiers change the size of oil droplets in the mist so they are easier to remove later in the system. By converting a fine, dry oil mist into larger, wetter droplets, downstream separators or coalescers can capture them more effectively. Tiny droplets tend to stay suspended and slip through; larger droplets have more inertia and are more readily collected, reducing oil carryover. This is why the purpose is to turn dry oil mist into wet, larger droplets. It’s not about separating oil from water, filtering impurities, or measuring viscosity.