A filter element includes a construction of pleated filter media defining an interior volume. First and second opposite end caps are secured to opposite ends of the filter media. A support structure supports the filter media and is operably oriented in the interior volume. The support structure extends from the first opposing interior face to the second opposing interior face. The support structure is provided to extend less than a full extension between the first end cap and second end cap.

Filter systems and methods described herein include one or more spacer elements positioned in the dirty air chamber along with the filter elements attached to the spacer elements. The dirty air inlet delivers a dirty air stream into the dirty air chamber along a dirty air flow axis.

An air purifier is disclosed and includes a housing, a cover, a filter assembly, and a fan. The housing includes a casing and a shell which are detachable from each other, the casing has a venting portion. The cover has at least one breathable part. The filter assembly is configured in a space defined by the casing and the cover. The filter assembly includes a transformable body and at least one filter. The transformable body has two passage portions. The filter is located between the two passage portions. The transformable body is configured to be transformable to change airflow through the filter. The venting portion, the two passage portions, the breathable part are coupled in fluid communication. The fan is disposed in the housing and configured to generate airflow. The filter assembly is suitable for different situations of ventilating for fixed-locations and being worn for protection from smoke.

An air purifier is disclosed and includes a housing, a cover, a filter assembly, and a fan. The housing includes a casing and a shell which are detachable from each other, the casing has a venting portion. The cover has at least one breathable part. The filter assembly is configured in a space defined by the casing and the cover. The filter assembly includes a transformable body and at least one filter. The transformable body has two passage portions. The filter is located between the two passage portions. The transformable body is configured to be transformable to change airflow through the filter. The venting portion, the two passage portions, the breathable part are coupled in fluid communication. The fan is disposed in the housing and configured to generate airflow. The filter assembly is suitable for different situations of ventilating for fixed-locations and being worn for protection from smoke.

A method of packaging a filter media that is pre-folded for insertion is a filter assembly is provided.

A method for removing exhaust gas from a bioreactor (3) and a bioreactor system. The method comprises the steps of: —providing at least one exhaust filter (15; 115a, 115b) connected to an outlet (7) of the bioreactor (3) for transferring exhaust gas out from the bioreactor; —increasing a pressure at an inlet side (25) of the at least one exhaust filter (15; 115a, 115b) in a connection (16) between the bioreactor (3) and the at least one exhaust filter (15; 115a, 115b) or decreasing a pressure at an outlet side (23) of the at least one exhaust filter (15; 115a, 115b).

The invention relates to a filter arrangement comprising a filter cartridge, having an opening and a wall which is formed by a filter medium and has an inner side delimiting a clean side of the filter and an outer side delimiting a raw side of the filter, a fan for conveying air to be purified first through the wall and subsequently through the opening of the filter cartridge, and a purification device, which is configured to convey a jet of compressed air through the opening into the filter cartridge and through the out of the filter cartridge, for conveying dirt away from an outer wall of the wall. The invention also relates to a method for detecting a leak of a filter cartridge, wherein the filter cartridge has an opening and a wall which is formed by a filter medium and has an inner side delimiting a clean side of the filter and an outer side delimiting a raw side of the filter.

Aspects herein include monitoring devices for filtration systems. An embodiment of the monitoring device can include a first fluid conduit and a first pressure sensor, wherein the first pressure sensor is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit. The monitoring device can also include a second fluid conduit and a second pressure sensor, wherein the second pressure sensor is in fluid communication with the second fluid conduit. The monitoring device can also include a control circuit in electronic communication with the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor. The monitoring device can also include a housing, wherein the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor and the control circuit are all disposed within the housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.

A room air purifier has a body with a frame at least partially defining an interior chamber and an opening to the chamber. A purification mechanism in the chamber includes one or more filters and one or more blowers. A panel is configured to removably mount to the body and cover the opening to the chamber. A base mounted to the body, and each leg of a set of legs is mounted to the base. A nonwoven fabric portion covers at least part of the body. The blower when activated generates an inflow through the nonwoven fabric portion and a filter, and an outflow though the body, all while hidden from view in what to an observer looks like an article of furniture.

A system, as well as associated methods, for increasing the efficiency of a gas turbine including an inlet assembly and a compressor may include a housing configured to channel airstream towards the inlet assembly, an air treatment module positioned at a proximal end the housing, and at least one air conditioning module mounted downstream of the air treatment module for adjusting the temperature of the airstream entering the compressor. The air treatment module may include a plurality of inlet air filters and at least one blower configured to pressurize the air entering the air treatment module.