Instrumentation and Control

Software for recycling operations

Software for recycling operations refers to computer programs designed to help manage and optimize recycling processes. This type of software can be used by companies involved in the collection, sorting, processing, automation and distribution of recyclable materials.

There are many different types of software available for recycling operations, including:

1. Recycling management software: This type of software is designed to help manage the logistics of collecting, sorting, and processing recyclable materials.
2. Material recovery facility (MRF) software: MRFs are facilities where recyclable materials are sorted and processed.
3. Weighing and tracking software: This type of software is used to track the weight and volume of recyclable materials as they move through the recycling process.

Analyzers for recycling applications

Analyzers for recycling applications are specialized instruments that are used in recycling processes to analyze the composition of materials, detect impurities or contaminants, and monitor process conditions. These analyzers play a crucial role in ensuring that the materials being recycled are of the desired quality and can be used in downstream applications.

Some of the most common types of analyzers used in recycling applications include:

1. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers: XRF analyzers use X-ray technology to determine the elemental composition of a material.
2. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy analyzers: NIR spectroscopy analyzers use light to analyze the chemical composition of materials. They are often used to analyze plastics, paper, and textiles in recycling applications.
3. Raman spectroscopy analyzers: Raman spectroscopy analyzers use laser light to analyze the chemical composition of materials. They are often used to analyze the composition of plastics, rubber, and other materials in recycling applications.
4. Gas chromatography (GC) analyzers: GC analyzers are used to separate and analyze the different components of a gas mixture.
5. Mass spectrometry (MS) analyzers: MS analyzers are used to determine the molecular composition of a material. They are often used to analyze the composition of plastics, rubber, and other materials in recycling applications.
6. Load volume scanning (LVS) technology: Load volume scanning (LVS) technology utilizes laser technology combined with software to measure the exact volume of the recyclable material loaded in a truck or trailer bin.

Radiation detection systems

When radioactive materials are found in waste handling, scrap metal recycling, or incinerators, the concern becomes that undetected radioactive material in considerable amounts may cause unnecessary risk to members of the facility workers, the public, and the environment.

Radiation detection systems are specialized equipment used in the recycling industry to detect and monitor the presence of radioactive materials in scrap metal, electronic waste, and other recyclable materials. These systems use various technologies to detect and identify radioactive isotopes, which can be harmful to human health and the environment if not handled properly.

Some common types of radiation detection systems used in the recycling industry include:

1. Portable handheld radiation detectors
2. Fixed radiation monitoring systems
3. Gamma spectroscopy systems
4. Neutron activation analysis systems