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Device for use in filtering separators

US6074448A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1998
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2273/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device adapted to indicate the degree to which a filter is soiled is prded, for use in filtering separators of the type having bag-, pouch-, or cartridge-shaped filters. The device has a hose- or tube-shaped air conveyance section. The air conveyance section has at one end a surface contact fitting. An air conveyor is arranged in the air conveyance section. The air conveyor generates an air flow in at least one direction. A pressure gauge is associated with the air conveyance section. The pressure gauge senses and displays the pressure in the airflow. The air conveyance section is equipped with at least one of an air flow meter and an air volume meter with a display. The device is configured as a portable unit. Preferably, the device also includes a dedusting device. The dedusting device has a hose- or tube-shaped dedusting air conveyance duct. The dedusting air conveyance duct has at one end the aforementioned surface contact fitting. A valve is arranged in the dedusting air conveyance duct. The dedusting air conveyance duct has a compressed air connection on a side of the valve facing away from the surface contact fitting. The dedusting device preferably is also configured as a…

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