Materials recovery facility process optimization via unit operation feedback
First Claim
1. A separator system, comprising:
- a separator for separating a stream of recyclable paper and containers into a paper stream including primarily paper and a container stream including primarily containers, said separator having at least one adjustable operating parameter;
a first detector for detecting an amount of container contaminants in said paper stream;
a second detector for detecting an amount of paper contaminants in said container stream; and
a control system operably connected to the separator and the first and second detectors for adjusting the adjustable operating parameter so as to reduce a combined measure of contaminants in the paper stream and the container stream.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling an automatic separator apparatus of a Materials Recovery Facility. A separator for separating a stream of recyclable paper and containers into a paper stream including primarily paper and a container stream including primarily containers is provided. The separator has at least one adjustable operating parameter. A first detector detects an amount of container contaminants in the paper stream. A second detector detects an amount of paper contaminants in the container stream. A control system operably connected to the separator and the first and second detectors adjust the adjustable operating parameter so as to reduce a combined measure of contaminants in the paper stream and in the container stream.
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7 Claims
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1. A separator system, comprising:
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a separator for separating a stream of recyclable paper and containers into a paper stream including primarily paper and a container stream including primarily containers, said separator having at least one adjustable operating parameter; a first detector for detecting an amount of container contaminants in said paper stream; a second detector for detecting an amount of paper contaminants in said container stream; and a control system operably connected to the separator and the first and second detectors for adjusting the adjustable operating parameter so as to reduce a combined measure of contaminants in the paper stream and the container stream. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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