3 - Recycling and Separation Processes 2

A collection of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to recycling and separation processes in waste management.

Recycling

The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

Separation Processes

Techniques used to divide mixtures into their individual components.

Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

A specialized plant that receives, separates, and prepares recyclable materials for marketing.

Eddy Current Separation

Separation method for non-ferrous metals using the principles of electromagnetic induction.

Magnetic Separation

Process of using magnets to separate ferrous metals from other materials.

Sensor Based Sorting

Technology that uses sensors to detect physical and chemical properties of materials for sorting.

Trommel Screen

A rotating cylindrical screen that separates materials based on size.

Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)

Fuel produced from non-hazardous municipal solid waste and industrial wastes.

Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF)

Fuel produced from municipal solid waste that meets technical specifications.

Material Balances

A calculation method used to account for the inputs and outputs of materials in a process.

Flowsheet

A diagram that represents the flow of materials through a recycling process.

Separation Efficiency

A measure of how well a separation process divides materials.

Feedstock Composition

The mixture of materials fed into a recycling process.

Throughput

The rate at which materials are processed through a machine or system.

Inclination (in screening)

The angle of the screening surface used to affect material flow and separation.

Geometrical Pattern in Screening

The specific shape or design used in screens to separate materials based on size.

Air Guns in Sensor Based Sorting

Devices used to eject or reject materials based on sensor detection.

Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction

A law stating that a changing magnetic field will induce an electric current in a conductor.