A filtering device, including: a filter layer, where the filter layer is enclosed into a cylindrical structure; a support frame includes at least one support ring arranged at the end of the cylindrical structure, the support ring is provided with a plurality of elastic connection portions and a plurality of support ring segments, and two adjacent support ring segments are connected by using one elastic connection portion; the elastic connection portion is capable of being elastically deformed when subjected to an external force and capable of restoring by using its own elastic force; when the elastic connection portion is elastically deformed, an angle at which the end portions of the two adjacent support ring segments are connected changes, which drives a shape of the filter layer to change synchronously; when the elastic connection portion restores, the angle changes, which drives the filter layer to restore to an original shape.

A filter unit is disclosed that increases solids loading capacity, decreases specific flowrate during filtration, and improves backwash effectiveness. A flow shaping plate and/or flow diverting member are used to reduce flow entrance effects during reverse, backwash flow through the filter unit.

Air purification devices include an air inlet and outlet, upstream and downstream sections in air flow communication with the air inlet and outlet and a filter removably positioned between the upstream and downstream sections to filter at least pathogens from air being passed through the filter. One or more ultraviolet (UV) illuminating sources may be positioned in at least the upstream section proximate the filter to illuminate at least an upstream surface of the filter with sufficient UV radiation to kill viable pathogens that accumulate on the filter. One or more ozone generating sources may be positioned to generate ozone in sufficient concentrations to kill viable pathogens proximate the device. The UV illuminating sources and ozone generating sources may be positioned to provide a predetermined pressure drop across the sources and air flow pattern proximate the filter, and enable the filter to be removed without handling the sources.

An apparatus and method are provided for a flangeless air filter configured to be mounted onto a flat surface within an air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The flangeless air filter is comprised of a cone-shaped filter medium, retained between a base and a cap, that is fabricated to remove contaminants and particulate matter from an intake airstream. The base includes a pliable seal that forms an airtight connection between the flangeless air filter and the flat surface of the air intake system. A mounting bracket and fasteners may be used to attach the base to the flat surface, compressing the seal there between. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket may be incorporated into, and made a part of the base. A cap is disposed on a top of the flangeless air filter and configured to direct the intake airstream around the cap and toward the filter medium.

A filter unit configured to be arranged on a process apparatus for particulate removal from process air of a process apparatus includes a filter housing, a filter basket including a filter basket ring, and a filter. The filter is permeable to process air and impermeable to particles being treated. The filter basket is arranged between the filter housing and the filter, and the filter basket and the filter are fastenable to the filter housing. The filter unit includes a sealing mechanism including a sealant element. The sealing mechanism including a sealing element is arranged on the lower region of the filter housing.

A filtration device may include a filter element and a housing that is configured to receive the filter element. The filter element may include a casing having a first outer surface and a flange connected to the first outer surface. The flange may include a plurality of snap members. A snap member, of the plurality of snap members, may include a fulcrum projecting from the flange and a lever mounted on the fulcrum. The housing may include a shell having a second outer surface and a plurality of ramp members. The plurality of ramp members may be fixedly connected to the second outer surface and may be configured to engage the plurality of snap members of the filter element. A ramp member, of the plurality of ramp members, may include an angled surface that extends from the second outer surface at an acute angle relative to the second outer surface.

A filter assembly comprising: an inner cartridge; an outer cartridge; a cartridge flange end cap comprising a base peripheral flange and centrally-located cylindrical raised base; a cartridge flange top cap comprising a ring portion defining an opening, a peripheral flange; whereby one end of the inner cartridge is held around the centrally-located cylindrical raised base and other end of the inner cartridge is received by the opening in the cartridge flange top cap; and one end of the outer cartridge engages an inner wall of the base peripheral flange and other end of the outer cartridge engages an inner wall of the peripheral flange.

An air filtration system is disclosed. The system comprises an air conduit having an inlet and an outlet, a self-contained electric power source, an electrically powered fan, an air filter located transversely across said air conduit, and an air boundary containment nozzle at the outlet of the air conduit. The nozzle has an outlet diameter of between about 0.5 centimeters and about 4 centimeters. The nozzle minimizes the mixing of the unfiltered ambient air with the filtered air directed to the wearer.

A tubular filter arrangement (1000) comprising a tubular filter element (100) and a tubular air pulse distributor (300) is provided. The filter element comprises a tubular pleated filter media (106) having an initially circular cross section, and a cage structure (120) and which along an exterior envelope surface thereof is arranged to support the pleated filter media. The exterior envelope surface of the cage structure, defines a first and a second set of two opposing wall portions (123, 124). In a condition when the pleated filter media is arranged to encircle the exterior envelope surface of the cage structure, an inner wall (107) of the pleated filter media is elastically deformed to conform to the exterior envelope surface of the cage structure (120). The tubular air pulse distributor comprises a locking member (303) configured to allow the tubular air pulse distributor to lockingly engage the tubular filter element.

Disclosed is a system and method to separate solid particle components from a fluid. It can be used in close association with a hydrocarbon producing well and uses a novel combination of mechanical filtration, solids decantation, and real and apparent forces. Disclosed is a spherical vessel with a tangential inlet to introduce the fluid and a fluid exhaust and filter arranged on the center line of the interior of the vessel. A combination of pressurized fluid and solid particles enter at the tangential inlet and move primarily in a circular path around the interior of the vessel. The circular path results in the larger mass particles settling at the vessels lower region. Less massive particles may be entrained in the exiting fluid flow toward a filter element where they are removed from the exiting fluid. The vessel has an opening to remove the trapped separated particles.