This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha, Hitachi, Ltd.. Active years: 1997.
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Title: Toru Kobashi: Inventor in Fuel Gasification Technology.
Introduction
Toru Kobashi is an inventor associated with Kure, Japan, and with work at Hitachi, Ltd. and Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha. His patent addresses challenges in cooling fuel gas and managing slag in coal gasification equipment.
Latest Patents
Kobashi is credited with 1 patent: “Method of Fuel Gasification and an Apparatus for Performing Such a Method.” The invention describes supplying coal particles and an oxidant to a reactor, where the coal is gasified. A heat exchanger positioned above the reactor cools the resulting gas, solidifying entrained molten slag before it can reach and impair an evaporator.
The patent also describes varying the coolant flow through the heat exchanger to produce expansion and contraction that dislodge accumulated solid slag from its tubes. Cleaning gas and coal particles may also be directed onto the evaporator to remove ash or soot.
Career Highlights
Kobashi’s listed company affiliations are Hitachi, Ltd. and Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha. His patented work focuses on maintaining the efficiency of gasification equipment by controlling slag and deposits.
Collaborations
Kobashi’s listed coworkers include Shozo Nakamura and Yasuaki Akatsu.
Conclusion
Toru Kobashi’s patent presents practical methods for managing slag and deposits in coal gasification systems, helping protect heat exchangers and preserve equipment efficiency.
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