Bulk material analyzer system

Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Chemical analysis

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C702S123000, C702S124000, C702S126000, C702S182000, C702S189000, C356S326000, C356S328000, C250S339050

Reexamination Certificate

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11474477

ABSTRACT:
A real-time bulk material analyzing system is disclosed for analyzing the elemental characteristics of bulk material passing by the system on a moving conveyor belt. An exemplary embodiment includes a source of illumination emitting white light for exciting bulk material to be analyzed, and a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for capturing spectral reflectance from bulk material excited by the illumination source. A non-hazardous source of excitation can be used, which allows the bulk material to pass unobstructed and undisturbed through the detector array.

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