Abstract: A device for filtering hot and dusty gases. The device uses hollow filter components. The components are accommodated in groups in a filter housing (1). Every group communicates with a filtered-gas manifold (21) outside the housing by way of a supply line (9) and a filtered-gas line (11). The supply lines extend individually out of the housing. A valve (13) is accommodated in every supply line. An instrument that determines the state of the filtered gas can also be accommodated in every supply line and/or filtered-gas line.

Abstract: A method of monitoring filter components. The components are hollow and employed for filtering hot and dusty gases. They are accommodated in groups in a housing. Each group communicates through a single supply line with a filtered-gas line. The filtered-gas line conveys the filtered gas away. A sweeper is injected in the form of a gas into each supply line in cycles at higher pressure. The sweeping cycle is recorded. Measurement is carried out in the flow of sweeper and/or of filtered gas. The result of the measurement is compared with the record and an alarm released in the event of a discrepancy.