Patent ID: 6658988
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
An apparatus for removing solid particles from a gas containing solid particles, comprising a filter container, a plate provided with openings across the filter container such that the plate divides the container in an upper and lower space and a number of filter elements extending under the openings, wherein a plurality of outlet conduits are present which are in fluid communication with one or more filter elements, said outlet conduits having an outlet opening which is in fluid communication with the upper space and wherein around said outlet conduit a cap is present, which cap is provided with means for supplying a backflushing fluid for removing solid particles from said filter elements and wherein the cap and the outlet conduit defines a volume between the cap and the outlet conduit for accommodating the backflushing fluid so as to introduce the backflushing fluid into the filter element when removing solid particles.