| Main Title |
Evaluation of an automated sorting process for post-consumer mixed plastic containers / |
| Author |
Bubernick, David V. ;
Bubenick, D. V. ;
Faulstich, C. N.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
WTE Corp., Bedford, MA. ;Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association, Silver Spring, MD.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1993 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/R-93/165; CR-818238; EPA-R-818238 |
| Stock Number |
PB94-114816 |
| OCLC Number |
30761894 |
| Subjects |
Plastics--Recycling--Technological innovations ;
Recycling industry--Technological innovations
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| Additional Subjects |
Sorting ;
Materials handling ;
Plastics ;
Waste processing ;
Containers ;
Waste recycling ;
Bottles ;
Materials recovery ;
Polyethylenes ;
Identifying ;
Separation ;
Post-consumer wastes ;
Mixed composition ;
PVC(Polyvinyl chloride)
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-R-93-165 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
11/09/2015 |
| EJBD |
EPA 600-R-93-165 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
11/09/2015 |
| EMBD |
EPA/600/R-93/165 |
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NRMRL/GWERD Library/Ada,OK |
02/03/1995 |
| ERAD |
EPA 600/R-93-165 |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
07/23/1994 |
| ESAD |
EPA 600-R-93-165 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
| NTIS |
PB94-114816 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
x, 75 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
The report provides a detailed evaluation of a pilot-scale automated sorting system for mixed post-consumer plastic containers developed by Rutgers University Center for Plastics Recycling Research (CPRR). The five bottle types considered were natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), clear polyethylene terephthalate (PET), green polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and opague high gensity polyethylene (HDPE). Three series of tests were performed: single composition, short-term tests, mixed composition, short-term tests, and mixed composition, extended tests. Video taping one of the extended tests proved invaluable in providing insight into diagnosing the system's singulation performance and errors in station recovery. The material handling system had a greater effect than sensor performance on the overall performance of the system. |
| Notes |
"EPA/600/R-93/165." "September 1993." "Cooperative agreement no. [CR]818238." "Project officer: Diana R. Kirk, Waste Minimization, Destruction, and Disposal Research Division." Includes bibliographical references (page 55). |
