Patents by Inventor Yasuyoshi Kato

Yasuyoshi Kato has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10898881
    Abstract: A catalyst for oxidation reaction of metallic mercury and reduction reaction of nitrogen oxide, comprising an oxide of titanium, an oxide of molybdenum, an oxide of vanadium, an oxide of phosphorus and gypsum is obtained by kneading titanium dioxide, ammonium molybdate, ammonium metavanadate, phosphoric acid, gypsum dihydrate and water using a kneader to obtain a paste, applying the paste to a metal lath substrate, and then drying and calcining the resultant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI POWER, LTD.
    Inventors: Shinpei Kaneda, Naomi Imada, Yasuyoshi Kato
  • Patent number: 10549264
    Abstract: A used denitration catalyst is regenerated by means of a method comprising bringing the used denitration catalyst comprising titanium oxide as an essential ingredient into contact with a suspension of particles comprising manganese oxide, subjecting the resulting product to a liquid draining, and subjecting the liquid-drained product to a drying process, additionally, further comprising impregnating a solution comprising a compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten into the denitration catalyst after the drying process, and subjecting the impregnated product to a drying treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Keiichiro Kai, Yasuyoshi Kato, Naomi Imada
  • Publication number: 20190015821
    Abstract: A catalyst for oxidation reaction of metallic mercury and reduction reaction of nitrogen oxide, comprising an oxide of titanium, an oxide of molybdenum, an oxide of vanadium, an oxide of phosphorus and gypsum is obtained by kneading titanium dioxide, ammonium molybdate, ammonium metavanadate, phosphoric acid, gypsum dihydrate and water using a kneader to obtain a paste, applying the paste to a metal lath substrate, and then drying and calcining the resultant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Shinpei Kaneda, Naomi Imada, Yasuyoshi Kato
  • Publication number: 20180133691
    Abstract: A used denitration catalyst is regenerated by means of a method comprising bringing the used denitration catalyst comprising titanium oxide as an essential ingredient into contact with a suspension of particles comprising manganese oxide, subjecting the resulting product to a liquid draining, and subjecting the liquid-drained product to a drying process, additionally, further comprising impregnating a solution comprising a compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten into the denitration catalyst after the drying process, and subjecting the impregnated product to a drying treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Keiichiro KAI, Yasuyoshi KATO, Naomi IMADA
  • Patent number: 9724683
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst structure which prevents an increase in pressure loss by a simple construction while the gas flow is efficiently stirred by a structure making contact between adjacent catalyst elements. The catalyst structure is provided with a first flat-plate part and a second flat-plate part which support, on surfaces thereof, a constituent having catalytic activity to an exhaust gas and face each other, and a stirring part which is provided in such a manner as to come into contact first with the first flat-plate part and the second flat-plate part in an extending manner from the first flat-plate part to the second flat-plate part at a prescribed angle with respect to the direction in which the exhaust gas flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Keiichiro Kai, Kenichi Arakawa, Naomi Imada
  • Patent number: 9694318
    Abstract: A catalyst structure for exhaust gas cleaning obtained by superimposing flat plate-like catalyst elements composed of a flat part, which is a main structural part, and a linear spacer part composed of raised strips and recessed strips so that a gas flow channel is ensured along the lengthwise direction of the spacer part, wherein the flat part has at least one baffle part composed of a leg plate erectly provided on the flat part with a height that is less than that of the spacer part with reference to the flat part, and a top plate disposed substantially parallel to the flat part from the upper end of the leg plate. Turbulence can be imparted by the baffle part to gas that flows to the gas flow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Keiichiro Kai, Yasuyoshi Kato
  • Patent number: 9550146
    Abstract: To provide a catalyst having excellent performance and durability by improving a NOx reduction ratio at 350° C. or higher without deteriorating excellent durability of a Ti—V—Mo—P catalyst in view of problems of conventional art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Seiji Ikemoto
  • Patent number: 9186657
    Abstract: An exhaust gas purification catalyst contains titanium oxide as a main component and an oxide of one element or two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), and vanadium (V) as an active component, wherein the exhaust gas purification catalyst contains phosphoric acid or a water soluble phosphoric acid compound so that the atomic ratio of phosphorus (P) to a catalytically active component represented by the following formula is more than 0 and 1.0 or less; P/catalytically active component (atomic ratio)=number of moles of P/(number of moles of W+number of moles of Mo+number of moles of V).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Naomi Imada, Keiichiro Kai
  • Publication number: 20150258494
    Abstract: A catalyst structure for exhaust gas cleaning obtained by superimposing flat plate-like catalyst elements composed of a flat part, which is a main structural part, and a linear spacer part composed of raised strips and recessed strips so that a gas flow channel is ensured along the lengthwise direction of the spacer part, wherein the flat part has at least one baffle part composed of a leg plate erectly provided on the flat part with a height that is less than that of the spacer part with reference to the flat part, and a top plate disposed substantially parallel to the flat part from the upper end of the leg plate. Turbulence can be imparted by the baffle part to gas that flows to the gas flow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Keiichiro Kai, Yasuyoshi Kato
  • Publication number: 20150182958
    Abstract: Provided is a catalyst structure which prevents an increase in pressure loss by a simple construction while the gas flow is efficiently stirred by a structure making contact between adjacent catalyst elements. The catalyst structure is provided with a first flat-plate part and a second flat-plate part which support, on surfaces thereof, a constituent having catalytic activity to an exhaust gas and face each other, and a stirring part which is provided in such a manner as to come into contact first with the first flat-plate part and the second flat-plate part in an extending manner from the first flat-plate part to the second flat-plate part at a prescribed angle with respect to the direction in which the exhaust gas flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: BABCOCK-HITACHI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Keiichiro Kai, Kenichi Arakawa, Naomi Imada
  • Patent number: 9067194
    Abstract: [Problem] Provided is a method for regenerating a catalyst, the method decreasing the SO2 oxidation rate, which has been increased by Fe and V compounds, of a spent denitration catalyst to an extremely low level, and improves the oxidation activity of the catalyst for metal mercury by the regeneration treatment. [Solving Means] A method for regenerating a catalyst, including steps of immersing a spent denitration catalyst composed mainly of titanium oxide in (a) a mixed aqueous solution containing phosphate ions and oxo-acid ions of one or more elements selected from vanadium (V), molybdenum (Mo), and tungsten (W), (b) a heteropoly acid compound aqueous solution containing phosphorus and one or more elements selected from V, M, and W, or (c) a mixed aqueous solution containing a phosphate compound and a vanadyl compound, and then drying the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuyoshi Kato
  • Patent number: 9044736
    Abstract: A metal substrate for flue gas-denitration catalyst that, like SUS304, can be used without corroding is provided by improving the corrosion resistance of SUS430 substrate that is inexpensive and can easily be supplied stably. A method for producing the metal substrate for flue gas-denitration catalyst, wherein the method comprising the steps of: lath-processing a band-shaped steel plate made of ferrite stainless steel into a band-shaped metal lath; (1) degreasing process oil adhering to the metal lath; (2) passing the metal lath through a solution containing phosphoric acid and surfactant to load the solution; (3) draining off the excess solution; and (4) drying and heating the solution-loaded metal lath to react the phosphoric acid with the substrate, in which respective steps are carried out sequentially to form a film of phosphate compound on a surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Naomi Imada, Keiichiro Kai, Kotoe Matsuyama
  • Publication number: 20140228208
    Abstract: A metal substrate for flue gas-denitration catalyst that, like SUS304, can be used without corroding is provided by improving the corrosion resistance of SUS430 substrate that is inexpensive and can easily be supplied stably. A method for producing the metal substrate for flue gas-denitration catalyst, wherein the method comprising the steps of: lath-processing a band-shaped steel plate made of ferrite stainless steel into a band-shaped metal lath; (1) degreasing process oil adhering to the metal lath; (2) passing the metal lath through a solution containing phosphoric acid and surfactant to load the solution; (3) draining off the excess solution; and (4) drying and heating the solution-loaded metal lath to react the phosphoric acid with the substrate, in which respective steps are carried out sequentially to form a film of phosphate compound on a surface of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Naomi Imada, Keiichiro Kai, Kotoe Matsuyama
  • Patent number: 8748332
    Abstract: Provided is a method for cleaning a used denitration catalyst, which prevents release of mercury to the atmosphere by collecting and removing mercury which would have been released to the atmosphere in the process of cleaning the used denitration catalyst. The method comprises immersing the used denitration catalyst mainly composed of titanium oxide and having been used in exhaust gas containing mercury in a cleaning liquid, and stirring the cleaning liquid to dissolve and remove catalyst poisons including the mercury from the used denitration catalyst, wherein a waste gas generated in the step of stirring the cleaning liquid is conducted to a flue having a mercury removal device so as to remove the mercury, and then vented to the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Seiji Ikemoto, Yasuyoshi Kato, Keiichiro Kai
  • Patent number: 8673250
    Abstract: An exhaust gas purification catalyst is made as a composition comprising titanium oxide (TiO2), aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3), an oxide of vanadium (V), and an oxide of molybdenum (Mo) and/or tungsten (W), wherein on titanium oxide having sulfate ions and aluminum ions adsorbed thereon obtained by making contact with aluminum sulfate at more than 1 wt % and not more than 6 wt % relative to titanium oxide in the presence of water, an oxo acid salt of vanadium or a vanadyl salt and an oxo acid or an oxo acid salt of molybdenum and/or tungsten are supported in a proportion of more than 0 atom % and not more than 3 atom %, respectively. By this, the degradation of catalyst performance can be suppressed even with exhaust gas containing potassium compounds at a high concentration in combustion ash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Keiichiro Kai, Yasuyoshi Kato, Naomi Imada
  • Patent number: 8664141
    Abstract: Provided is a silver-supported alumina catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxides using ethanol, which has the drawbacks of the conventional silver-supported alumina catalysts improved, has high performance, is not likely to deteriorate over time, and has excellent initial performance and durability. A catalyst for purifying nitrogen oxides, which purifies nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas using an alcohol as a reducing agent, and contains alumina, aluminum sulfate and silver as main components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masatoshi Fujisawa, Yasuyoshi Kato
  • Publication number: 20130251612
    Abstract: An exhaust gas purification catalyst contains titanium oxide as a main component and an oxide of one element or two or more elements selected from the group consisting of tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), and vanadium (V) as an active component, wherein the exhaust gas purification catalyst contains phosphoric acid or a water soluble phosphoric acid compound so that the atomic ratio of phosphorus (P) to a catalytically active component represented by the following formula is more than 0 and 1.0 or less; P/catalytically active component (atomic ratio)=number of moles of P/(number of moles of W+number of moles of Mo+number of moles of V).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: BABCOCK-HITACHI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: YASUYOSHI KATO, NAOMI IMADA, KEIICHIRO KAI
  • Patent number: 8535628
    Abstract: To overcome the problem of a conventional catalyst and to provide an exhaust gas purifying catalyst that meets the requirement concerning Hg oxidation activity and SO2 oxidation activity; i.e., an exhaust gas purifying catalyst which specifically reduces percent SO2 oxidation, while maintaining percent Hg oxidation at a high level. The invention provides an exhaust gas purifying catalyst which comprises a composition containing oxides of (i) titanium (Ti), (ii) molybdenum (Mo) and/or tungsten (W), (iii) vanadium (V), and (iv) phosphorus (P), wherein the catalyst contains Ti, Mo and/or W, and V in atomic proportions of 85 to 97.5:2 to 10: 0.5 to 10, and has an atomic ratio of P/(sum of V and Mo and/or W) of 0.5 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Keiichiro Kai, Naomi Imada
  • Patent number: 8518852
    Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst base material and a catalyst which have high strength, high porosity or high activity and methods of producing the catalyst base material and catalyst. The present invention relates to a method of producing a catalyst base material, the method comprising dispersing or dissolving a hydrophilic polymer coagulant as a first component, a water-soluble thickener as a second component, a colloidal inorganic binder as a third component and an inorganic fiber as a fourth component in water to form a catalytic slurry or paste, supporting the catalytic slurry or paste on a net-like substrate such that the meshes of the net-like substrate are filled up with the slurry or paste, by drying and/or calcinating the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Babcock-Hitachi Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Naomi Imada
  • Publication number: 20130190166
    Abstract: To provide a catalyst having excellent performance and durability by improving a NOx reduction ratio at 350° C. or higher without deteriorating excellent durability of a Ti—V—Mo—P catalyst in view of problems of conventional art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: BABCOCK-HITACHI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasuyoshi Kato, Seiji Ikemoto