Method and apparatus for joining together modular candle filters

A method of forming a modular candle filter, comprising:

• supplying a hollow first filter portion having an open end;
• supplying a hollow second filter portion having an open end;
• supplying a sleeve configured to fit within the open end of the first filter portion and the open end of the second filter portion;
• applying an adhesive to at least one of the sleeve and the first filter portion and inserting the sleeve into the open end of the first filter portion;
• and
• applying the adhesive to at least one of the sleeve and the second filter portion and inserting the sleeve into the open end of the second filter portion;
• wherein the adhesive comprises:
• a liquid binder;
• a reactive filler, the reactive filler being reactive with the liquid binder only at temperatures above 250° C.;
• a non-reactive filler, the non-reactive filler not being reactive with the liquid binder;
• and
• a setting component, the setting component being reactive with the liquid binder at ambient temperature.

A kit, comprising:

• a hollow first filter portion having an open end;
• a hollow second filter portion having an open end, wherein the second filter portion has a setting component applied to an interior surface proximate the open end;
• a sleeve positioned within the open end of the first filter portion and adhered to the first filter portion, wherein at least a portion of the sleeve extends from the first filter portion and is configured to fit within the open end of the second filter portion;
• and
• a wet mixture configured to react with the setting component and adhere the sleeve to the second filter portion.

A method of installing a modular candle filter in a bag house, comprising:

• inserting a lower portion of a hollow first filter portion into an opening of a cell plate of the bag house, wherein the first filter portion has an open end opposite the lower portion and wherein a sleeve is adhered to an inner surface of the first filter portion proximate the open end such that the sleeve protrudes from the open end;
• securing a clamp to an outer surface of the first filter portion proximate the open end above the cell plate, wherein the clamp has a diameter that is greater than a diameter of the opening of the cell plate;
• suspending the first filter portion on the cell plate using the clamp;
• supplying a hollow second filter portion having an open end, wherein the sleeve is configured to fit within the open end of the second filter portion;
• and
• applying an adhesive to at least one of the sleeve and the second filter portion and inserting the sleeve into the open end of the second filter portion thereby forming the modular candle filter.