Real-Time Analysis of Solid Recovered Fuels through Near-Infrared-Technology

The use of NIR technology for real-time quality assurance for solid recovered fuels is relatively new. Real-time quality control and assurance is assured through continuous NIR identification of material groups and by linking this information with average concentrations. Unlike the established (offl ine) laboratory analysis method, this form of analysis allows for a direct influence on quality during processing, which can in turn lead to improvements in, forexample, optimization of the amount of primary energy sources added and the production of solid recovered fuels according to the specific needs of the particular firing systems (coal-fired power plant, cement plant, etc.).