CPC B01D 46/10 (2013.01) [B01D 46/44 (2013.01)] | 26 Claims |
1. A filter assembly for filtering particulates comprising:
a support structure;
a tube-shaped filter component; and
a flow control component;
wherein the filter assembly is capable of having a direction-dependent flow resistance having a first flow resistance in a first direction when exposed to a first fluid stream and a second flow resistance in a second direction when exposed to a second fluid stream,
wherein the flow control component comprises a porous or non-porous sheet-like material; and
wherein the flow control component is positioned between the support structure and the tube-shaped filter component or wherein the support structure is positioned between the flow control component and the tube-shaped filter component.
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