Abstract: A pressure filter includes a filter tank into which a rigid outlet conduit extends, and a plurality of clusters of filter tubes are suspended in the pressure chamber within the tank from a multi-tube manifold which is connected to and hangs from the outlet conduit. In the disclosed embodiment a purality of outlet conduits and associated manifolds and filter tubes are disposed within a single filter tank.

Abstract: A filter suitable for the filtration of high temperature gasses includes a high pressure tank enclosing a chamber divided into a plurality of separate chambers by horizontally disposed rigid tube sheets. A plurality of banks of filter tubes are positioned in mutual alignment between adjacent ones of the tube sheets. Guide channels are provided on the tops and bottoms of the tube sheets for sealably mounting the filter tubes in place between the tube sheets. Fluid outlets open to the ambient through the wall of the tank between each adjacent pair of tube sheets and covers are removably secured over openings in the wall of the tank for access to the filter tubes.