Fluid Filtration System and Method of Filtering Fluid

摘要

The present application relates to a filtration system ( 1 ) having at least one flexible filter ( 9 ) and cleaning apparatus ( 25 ) for projecting a flow of fluid onto the at least one flexible filter. The fluid to be filtered passes through the at least cone flexible filter ( 9 ) and causes the at least one flexible filter ( 9 ) to be deflected in a first direction. The flow of fluid projected onto the at least one flexible filter ( 9 ) from the cleaning apparatus ( 25 ) causes the at least one flexible filter ( 9 ) to be deflected in a second direction. The first and second directions are substantially opposite to each other. The present invention further relates to a filtration system ( 1 ) for filtering particulates from a liquid. The filtration system has a sealed vessel ( 2 ) suitable for supporting a pressure less than atmospheric pressure. A filter ( 9 ) is provided for filtering particulates from the liquid. The application also relates to a method of filtering fluid.