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.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for autonomous data collection and system control of a material recovery or recycling facility. In some embodiments, a central control system receives inputs in the form of at least one data stream from each of one or more environmental sensors that reflect the status of a material recovery facility (MRF). The inputs are used to determine the operating status of one or more components of the MRF, and/or composition of a waste stream being processed by the MRF. At least one material handling unit is controlled in response to the inputs to optimize the recovery and/or purity of recyclable or recoverable materials from the waste stream. A service unit or mechanism may also be controlled in response to the inputs indicating that a component of the MRF requires servicing.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for autonomous data collection and system control of a material recovery or recycling facility. In some embodiments, a central control system receives inputs in the form of at least one data stream from each of one or more environmental sensors that reflect the status of a material recovery facility (MRF). The inputs are used to determine the operating status of one or more components of the MRF, and/or composition of a waste stream being processed by the MRF. At least one material handling unit is controlled in response to the inputs to optimize the recovery and/or purity of recyclable or recoverable materials from the waste stream. A service unit or mechanism may also be controlled in response to the inputs indicating that a component of the MRF requires servicing.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for autonomous data collection and system control of a material recovery or recycling facility. In some embodiments, a central control system receives inputs in the form of at least one data stream from each of one or more environmental sensors that reflect the status of a material recovery facility (MRF). The inputs are used to determine the operating status of one or more components of the MRF, and/or composition of a waste stream being processed by the MRF. At least one material handling unit is controlled in response to the inputs to optimize the recovery and/or purity of recyclable or recoverable materials from the waste stream. A service unit or mechanism may also be controlled in response to the inputs indicating that a component of the MRF requires servicing.

Abstract: A disc assembly with a substantially rigid disc core includes a first section removably attached to a second section and mounted to a disc screen shaft. The disc core includes a transport surface extending between a left side of the disc core and a right side of the disc core, and a replaceable coating of textured wear material is deposited along the transport surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of venous incompetence. More specifically, the present disclosure reduces the volume of chemical needed to treat incompetent veins by distorting the luminal vessel. A device for treating incompetent veins comprises a catheter disposed within a sheath; and an expansion element disposed within the sheath in a compressed state and attached to the catheter, the expansion element configured such that when the sheath is retracted within a luminal vessel the expansion element expands to contact a wall of the luminal vessel, wherein expansion of the expansion element is configured to reduce a cross-sectional area of the luminal vessel. Related methods of venous incompetence are also disclosed.

Abstract: A disc assembly with a substantially rigid disc core includes a first section removably attached to a second section and mounted to a disc screen shaft. The disc core includes a transport surface extending between a left side of the disc core and a right side of the disc core, and a replaceable coating of textured wear material is deposited along the transport surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzazepine derivatives having pharmaceutical activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: A golf club rack system removably attachable to the frame of a golf cart. The system employs brackets with clips and retainers. The brackets are frictionally engaged opposite one another to the upright frame member on the cart. Selected golf clubs may be inserted in a horizontal position in a convenient position for access. The system maintains the clubs to prevent chipping and marring of expensive golf clubs. The bracket may also have attachment means for other golf accessories such as towels and beverage containers.

Abstract: A clinker-type hydraulic binder obtained by burning comprising a magnesia spinel mineralogical phase and at least a calcium aluminate mineralogical phase, with a lime content less than 15% of the binder by dry weight. The magnesia spinel represents between 68% and 81% by dry weight of the binder and preferably the calcium aluminates consist essentially of CA and CA2, with C═CaO and A═Al2O3. The invention also concerns the use of such a binder for making a refractory concrete and a method for making such a binder. The invention is useful for making steel ladles (1), preferably for their wear lining.