Realtime process intervention for PCR/VPET conversion
A patented end-to-end solution utilizing machine learning and liquid process additives to homogenize variable quality raw materials in PCR/VPET conversion.
Overview
The solution provides a realtime process intervention for the homogenization of PCR/VPET conversion using a patented end-to-end system. This system leverages in-house developed software to control the metered addition of liquid process additives (LPAs). The software platform, powered by machine learning, adapts in real-time to varied raw material inputs, ensuring production quality standards are maintained despite the variability in raw material quality.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Patented system: Integrates LPAs with machine learning to adjust process parameters in real-time.
- In-house software platform: Developed to continuously adapt the injection process based on sensor data.
- Predictive sensor development: Proprietary sensor technology is under development for enhanced process control.
- Industrial validation: Planned trials with existing Husky HyPET 90 equipment using diverse global raw material sources to validate market readiness.
Technology readiness level
This technology is currently at TRL 4, having been refined and validated in laboratory settings with further industrial scale trials planned to enhance its readiness for market deployment.
About ENVIROPET
ENVIROPET Ltd is a technology company established in 2021 that specializes in solutions for the plastic bottle manufacturing industry. The company has developed PET-Yield™, a patented plug-and-play technology designed to enable the seamless integration of up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET (rPET) into the production of new PET bottles. By providing real-time intervention during the manufacturing process, the technology reinstates lost physical properties to recycled materials, allowing manufacturers to maintain high production quality while transitioning toward a circular economy model.
This technology is intended to help major PET bottle manufacturers and corporations meet legislative recycling targets and adopt closed-loop recycling policies. By increasing the value of the recycled raw material supply chain and allowing for the use of wider material sources, the company provides a path for businesses to improve their environmental performance and operational efficiency. Based in Scotland, the company leverages a team of industry experts to offer a scalable solution for integrating sustainable practices into large-scale packaging production.
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