Abstract
This paper presents the results of an experimental study of copper-polyvinylchloride (PVC) separation from chopped waste electric cables. The principle of the separation technique is based on the difference in electric conductivity. The separator consists of a vibratory feeder equipped with two plate electrodes. The separation tests were performed on a sample containing 50% PVC and 50% copper. In order to obtain a high purity and a high recovery of both materials, triboelectric charging and corona charging are used. The charging effect on the separation efficiency was investigated. The purity of PVC was more than 99% at the recovery of 93%. The purity of copper was more than 99% at the recovery of 88%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1819-1825 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Nihon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, C Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Part C |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jun |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Corona Charging
- Electrostatic Separation
- Frictional Vibration
- Induction Charging
- Materials Handling Equipment
- Nonlinear Vibration
- Recycling
- Triboelectric Charging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering