Applications of hyperspectral imaging and machine learning methods for real-time classification of waste stream components

• Near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) was applied together with machine learning methods to enable classification of typical municipal solid waste (MSW) components such as paper, biomass, food residues, plastics, textile and incombustibles. Classification models were developed using partial least square discriminant analysis (PLS-DA), support vector machine (SVM), and radial-basis neural network (RBNN). The overall accuracy of SVM model calculated from classification sensitivity was 85% in prediction pixel by pixel for external sample set. The model outperformed other models in identifying incombustible material but it had higher computational time requirements. The accuracy of RBNN model reached 85% in prediction while being approx. 10 times faster. Minimum computational time was required by PLS-DA model reaching lower accuracy of 81% in prediction. The result indicate that developed models can be successfully used for real-time MSW component classification. NIR hyperspectral imaging coupled with machine learning methods has a large potential to be used for on-line material identification at waste sorting facilities or for pre-sorting at waste-to-energy powerplants.

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Naturresursteknik -- Energisystem (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Environmental Engineering -- Energy Systems (hsv//eng)

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