Autonomous data collection and system control for material recovery facilities
US11801535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2501/0054
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for autonomous data collection and system control of a material recovery facility (MRF). A control system receives data from set of sensors that reflect a status of the MRF. The control system determines an operating status of various MRF components (e.g., material handling units (MHUs), sensors, and/or other elements) and/or a composition of a waste stream being processed by the MRF. The control system controls MHU(s) based on the data to optimize the recovery and/or purity of recoverable materials from the waste stream. The control system may rearranging MHUs within the MRF and/or re-tasking individual MHUs to perform different handling functions. Machine learning (ML) and/or artificial intelligence (AI) mechanisms can be used to optimize the operation of the MRF in an autonomous fashion. Other aspects are also disclosed.
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