A filter apparatus includes a gas-impermeable outer conduit having an open
end and a closed end. The interior of the outer conduit is axially
divided into first and second sides. A first clean and first dirty flow
path are defined within the first side. A first gas-permeable liner
separates the first clean flow path from the first dirty flow path and
from the open end. A second clean and second dirty flow path, are defined
within the second side. A second gas-permeable liner separates the second
clean flow path from the second dirty flow paths and from the open end. A
control valve connects one of the first clean and second clean flow paths
to an exhaust conduit, and connects the other clean flow path to a
selectively pulsed supply of cleaning gas.