This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Buhler Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Albert Garcia Torrentó: Energy-Efficient Malt Drying
Introduction
Albert Garcia Torrentó is an inventor associated with Winterthur, Switzerland, and Buhler Inc. His work includes a patented process and device designed to improve the energy efficiency of drying germinated seeds.
Latest Patents
Garcia Torrentó is associated with 1 patent: “Process for Energy-Efficient Drying of Germinated Seeds and Device for Implementation of the Process.” The invention concerns drying green malt in a kiln by directing airflow through the material with a fan whose rotational speed can be modulated.
The process takes into account the grain’s moisture content and mass, ambient-air humidity, and weather forecast data. During drying, it monitors the malt’s moisture content against a specified limit and adjusts the fan to meet a maximum kiln time. These controls are intended to support energy-efficient drying while managing the drying schedule.
Career Highlights
Garcia Torrentó’s listed patent connects his work with process control and energy efficiency in malt production. The invention combines measurements of the grain and surrounding conditions with adjustable airflow.
Collaborations
The provided information lists Michael Rittenauer and Clêment Lefebvre as coworkers. Garcia Torrentó is also associated with Buhler Inc.
Conclusion
Albert Garcia Torrentó’s patent describes a controlled approach to drying green malt, using monitored moisture conditions and adjustable fan speed to balance energy efficiency with a defined kiln schedule.
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