FILTER ELEMENT HAVING DUAL FILTRATION CAPACITY AND FILTER ASSEMBLY

摘要

A filter element (16) may include a tubular member (46) including a partition (54) at least partially defining first and second chambers (56, 58). The partition may be configured to prevent flow communication between the first and second chambers within the tubular member. The tubular member may further include an inlet port (62) configured to provide flow communication into the first chamber, and an outlet port (64) configured to provide flow communication from the second chamber. The tubular member may also include at least one outlet aperture (66) configured to provide flow communication out of the first chamber, and at least one inlet aperture (72) configured to provide flow communication into the second chamber. The filter element may also include a filter medium (48) associated with the at least one outlet and inlet apertures. The filter element may be configured such that fluid passing through the filter element passes through both the first chamber and the second chamber.