A multiround filter housing apparatus, cleaning system and method are provided.
A filter housing having an integrated base that includes an integral cartridge
plate, a plurality of cartridge filter bores, an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold
is presented. The upper face of the integral cartridge plate is recessed to facilitate
drainage of product and cleaning media. The lower portions of the cartridge filter
bores are connected to the outlet port by additional sloped bores, thereby eliminating
the need for a collection chamber. A spray device assembly is provided to facilitate
a complete "Clean-in-Place" system in conjunction with the filter housing of the
present invention.