# US 8,540,805 B2 · Filter assembly for use in a turbine system

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- Number: US 8,540,805 B2
- Document ID: US8540805B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 12/943,508
- Filed: 2010-11-10
- Published: 2012-05-10
- Granted: 2013-09-24
- Earliest claimed: 2010-11-10
- Assignees: General Electric Company
- Applicants: Etienne René Pascal Jarrier
- Inventors: Etienne René Pascal Jarrier
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8540805B2

## CPC

- B01D 46/2411: {Filter cartridges}
- B01D 46/60: arranged concentrically or coaxially
- B01D 2271/02: Gaskets, sealings
- B01D 2275/201: Conical shape
- Y10T 29/53: Means to assemble or disassemble
- B01D: SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D; by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B; by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges, vortex apparatus B04; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B9/02; treatment of water C02F, e.g. softening by ion-exchange C02F1/42; {arrangements of air intake cleaners in gas turbine plants F02C7/05} ; arrangements or mounting of filters in air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation F24F13/28)
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

In one aspect, a method for assembling a filtration system is provided. The method includes providing a filter including a retainer formed therewith. The method also includes coupling a gasket about the retainer such that the gasket circumscribes the retainer, such that the gasket is integrally formed with a clamp and such that the clamp is coupled to the retainer in a friction fit.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method for assembling a filter, said method comprising:
providing a filter including a retainer formed therewith; and
coupling a gasket about the retainer such that the gasket circumscribes the retainer, wherein a clamp is embedded within the gasket, wherein the clamp comprises an aperture defined therein that is sized to receive the retainer such that the clamp is coupled to the retainer in a friction fit, and at least a portion of the retainer extends outward from the gasket.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A method for assembling a filter in accordance with claim 1 wherein coupling a gasket further comprises providing the gasket fabricated from at least a rubber composite material.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

A method for assembling a filter in accordance with claim 1 wherein coupling a gasket further comprises providing the clamp formed integrally within the gasket from at least a metal composite.

### Claim 4

A filtration system comprising:
a filter assembly comprising:
a filter including a retainer; and
a gasket circumscribing the retainer, said gasket comprising a clamp embedded within said gasket, said clamp comprising an aperture defined therein sized to receive the retainer such that the clamp is configured to couple to the retainer in a friction fit. wherein at least a portion of the retainer extends outward from said gasket when the clamp is coupled to the retainer.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

A filtration system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said gasket is fabricated from at least a rubber composite material.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

A filtration system in accordance with claim 4 wherein the clamp is fabricated from at least a metal composite.

### Claim 7 (depends on 4)

A filtration system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said gasket is configured to prevent air and fluid by-pass between an upstream and a downstream side of said filter.

### Claim 8 (depends on 4)

A filtration system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said filter is a pulse cartridge filter.

### Claim 9 (depends on 4)

A filtration system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said filter is a bag filter.

### Claim 10 (depends on 4)

A filtration system in accordance with claim 4 wherein said filter is a minipleat v-cell filter.

### Claim 11

A filter assembly for use with a filtration system, said filter assembly comprising:
a filter for filtering particulate in a gas turbine system comprising a retainer; and
a gasket circumscribing the retainer, said gasket comprising a clamp embedded within said gasket, said clamp comprising an aperture defined therein sized to receive the retainer such that the clamp is configured to couple to the retainer in a friction fit, wherein at least a portion of the retainer extends outward from said gasket when the clamp is coupled to the retainer.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

A filter assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein said gasket is fabricated from at least a rubber composite material.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

A filter assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein the clamp is fabricated from at least a metal composite.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

A filter assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein said gasket is configured to prevent air and fluid by-pass between an upstream and a downstream side of said filter.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

A filter assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein said filter is a pulse cartridge filter.

### Claim 16 (depends on 11)

A filter assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein said filter is a bag filter.

### Claim 17 (depends on 11)

A filter assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein said filter is a minipleat v-cell filter.