Patent · US Expired

Candle filter assembly and filtration system

US5474586A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1994
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2273/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is candle filter assembly including a candle filter for the filtration of particulates from a fluid. The candle filter is constructed of ceramic fibers and includes a gimbal mount. The candle filter is pivotally supported, and is mounted so as to redirect axial compressive forces into compressive through wall compressive forces. Also disclosed is a filtration system including a plurality of such candle filter assemblies mounted in an enclosure.

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