Autonomous data collection and system control for material recovery facilities
US11135620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2501/0054
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for autonomous data collection and system control of a material recovery or recycling facility. In some embodiments, a central control system receives inputs in the form of at least one data stream from each of one or more environmental sensors that reflect the status of a material recovery facility (MRF). The inputs are used to determine the operating status of one or more components of the MRF, and/or composition of a waste stream being processed by the MRF. At least one material handling unit is controlled in response to the inputs to optimize the recovery and/or purity of recyclable or recoverable materials from the waste stream. A service unit or mechanism may also be controlled in response to the inputs indicating that a component of the MRF requires servicing.
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