In this invention, a system and method for generating fused infrared (IR) and visible light images of landfill-mined-residues (LMR) coarse fractions using greenhouse conditions are disclosed. The system comprises an acrylic box with a metallic sheet at its base for placing samples of LMR. An IR camera mounted on a slider sheet within an acquisition module captures IR images at a first height, while a visible light capturing device captures images at a second height. Exposed to direct sunlight, the system generates a greenhouse effect to heat the samples. A computing device then receives the IR and visible light images, automatically generating fused images. These images enhance the material classification process, aiding in efficient waste segregation and resource recovery.
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This technology can significantly improve landfill mining efficiency, reducing landfill waste and its associated environmental hazards. By enhancing waste segregation, it can facilitate better recycling and reuse of materials, contributing to sustainable development and reducing the environmental footprint of landfills.
- Enhanced Image Capture: The system captures high-quality IR and visible light images using a combination of specialized cameras and greenhouse-induced thermal conditions.
- Automated Image Fusion: The computing device automatically processes and fuses IR and visible light images, providing comprehensive data for waste classification.
- Greenhouse Effect Utilization: Utilizing local site conditions to generate the greenhouse effect ensures efficient and cost-effective thermal imaging
- Temperature Monitoring: Multiple thermocouples monitor the temperature within the box, ensuring accurate and consistent image capture.
- Versatile Material Analysis: Capable of analyzing LMR coarse fractions ranging from 40 mm to 40 cm in size
- Robust Construction: The acrylic and metallic materials ensure durability and effective thermal conduction.
- Enhanced Image Capture: The system captures high-quality IR and visible light images using a combination of specialized cameras and greenhouse-induced thermal conditions.
- Automated Image Fusion: The computing device automatically processes and fuses IR and visible light images, providing comprehensive data for waste classification.
- Greenhouse Effect Utilization: Utilizing local site conditions to generate the greenhouse effect ensures efficient and cost-effective thermal imaging
- Temperature Monitoring: Multiple thermocouples monitor the temperature within the box, ensuring accurate and consistent image capture.
- Versatile Material Analysis: Capable of analyzing LMR coarse fractions ranging from 40 mm to 40 cm in size
- Robust Construction: The acrylic and metallic materials ensure durability and effective thermal conduction.
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The technology is demonstrated in laboratory environment. For this purpose, a prototype has been developed that is capable of taking high quality IR and visible light images and processing the images to create fused outputs.
Waste Management Industries, Landfill Operators, Waste Segregators
- Waste Segregation: Automated and precise separation of landfill-mined residues for recycling and reuse
- Environmental Monitoring: Improved methods for assessing and managing landfill sites
- Resource Recovery: Enhanced identification of valuable materials within landfill waste for energy and infrastructure applications
- Urban Development: Supporting sustainable urban planning by reducing landfill space occupation and promoting resource efficiency