Kiyonori Izutani

Title: Kiyonori Izutani and His Adsorption Dryer Invention.

Introduction

Kiyonori Izutani is an inventor associated with Kako-gun, Japan, and Kobelco Compressors Corporation. His patent work includes an adsorption dryer designed to improve the handling of compressed air and regeneration gas.

Latest Patents

Izutani is credited with 1 patent: “Adsorption dryer and method for operating adsorption dryer.” The invention uses a rotary adsorption rotor supported by a casing divided into three zones. Compressed air enters the first zone, where it is dried before being supplied to a consumer facility. Regeneration gas flows through the second zone, while cooling gas passes through the third zone. A portion of the compressed air that has already flowed through the first zone is directed to the third zone to serve as cooling gas.

Career Highlights

Izutani’s listed patent reflects work on compressed-air drying technology at Kobelco Compressors Corporation. The design coordinates drying, regeneration, and cooling within a rotary adsorption system.

Collaborations

Hiroaki Nishimura is identified as Izutani’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Nishimura collaborated on this patent.

Conclusion

Kiyonori Izutani’s patented adsorption dryer combines a three-zone rotor arrangement with a cooling flow drawn from processed compressed air, highlighting his contribution to compressed-air treatment technology.