The present application relates to an apparatus (10) for sorting a plurality of different objects and a corresponding method. The apparatus (10) comprises at least one first sorting stage (12) with at least two sorting lines (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5), each having an input end and an output end. The input ends of the sorting lines (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5) of the first sorting stage (12) are connected to an infeed conveyor (8) for feeding the objects, and the output ends of the sorting lines (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5) of the first sorting stage (12) are connected to a first transport conveyor (18) for carrying the objects further. Arranged at the output ends of each of the sorting lines (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5) is an interrupter (15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5), which is designed to individually let out objects from the respective sorting line (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5), and arranged at the output ends of each of the sorting lines is a device (17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5) for counting and/or identifying the objects let out of the respective sorting line (14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5).

THIS INVENTION relates to a method of or system for detecting presence of diamond in an object. The method comprises receiving classification data associated with photons emitted from object as a result of positron annihilation due to irradiation of the object with photons of a predetermined energy at which giant dipole resonance (GDR) occurs due to a nuclear reaction between the photons and carbon. The method then comprises the step of determining whether or not the object is potentially a diamond or diamondiferous by processing the received classification data with a trained machine-based learning classifier. The system typically implements the method described herein.

THIS INVENTION relates to a method of or system for detecting presence of diamond in an object. The method comprises receiving classification data associated with photons emitted from object as a result of positron annihilation due to irradiation of the object with photons of a predetermined energy at which giant dipole resonance (GDR) occurs due to a nuclear reaction between the photons and carbon. The method then comprises the step of determining whether or not the object is potentially a diamond or diamondiferous by processing the received classification data with a trained machine-based learning classifier. The system typically implements the method described herein.

The invention relates to a method for recycling metal scraps, particularly aluminium scraps, in which an amount of metal scrap, particularly aluminium scrap, is provided in the form of a plurality of separated split lots. A composition analysis is carried out for each split lot and an item of composition information based on said composition analysis is associated with each split lot that has been analysed. The invention also relates to a device configured or comprising specific means for carrying out said method.

The invention relates to a method for recycling metal scraps, particularly aluminium scraps, in which an amount of metal scrap, particularly aluminium scrap, is provided in the form of a plurality of separated split lots. A composition analysis is carried out for each split lot and an item of composition information based on said composition analysis is associated with each split lot that has been analysed. The invention also relates to a device configured or comprising specific means for carrying out said method.

A method and a device for separation of at least one catalyst and/or adsorbent from a homogeneous mixture of catalysts and/or adsorbents containing one or more metal, semi-metal or non-metal contaminant(s) deposited thereon, making it possible to separate catalysts or adsorbents according to the presence or absence of contaminant and also according to the contaminant content, starting from a sorting threshold that corresponds to a content and that is defined by the operator.

A method and a device for separation of at least one catalyst and/or adsorbent from a homogeneous mixture of catalysts and/or adsorbents containing one or more metal, semi-metal or non-metal contaminant(s) deposited thereon, making it possible to separate catalysts or adsorbents according to the presence or absence of contaminant and also according to the contaminant content, starting from a sorting threshold that corresponds to a content and that is defined by the operator.

The invention relates to a device and corresponding method for sorting bulk material, in particular pellets, comprising a vibration conveyor apparatus and a feed apparatus, which feeds bulk material to the vibration conveyor apparatus and is examined for defects using a detector apparatus. Bulk material identified as being non-defective is deposited in a first outlet and bulk material identified as being defective is shorted out and deposited in.

The invention relates to a device and corresponding method for sorting bulk material, in particular pellets, comprising a vibration conveyor apparatus and a feed apparatus, which feeds bulk material to the vibration conveyor apparatus and is examined for defects using a detector apparatus. Bulk material identified as being non-defective is deposited in a first outlet and bulk material identified as being defective is shorted out and deposited in.

A radiation detection system that includes a radiation detector, a photo multiplier tube, and a pulse height analyzer. The radiation detector is configured to emit light when exposed to radiation. The photo multiplier tube is configured to convert the light to an electrical signal. The pulse height analyzer is configured to output at least one value associated with an amount of radiation detected based on at least in part on the electrical signal.