Pelltinel is a cutting-edge digital solution, operating 24/7, that uses Computer Vision and Real-Time Remote Monitoring technologies to detect and monitor the presence of microplastics at industrial sites, allowing companies to take proactive measures into protecting the environment.
It is made up of the following four components:
FLOID - Floating Inspection Device. A stand-alone floating device designed to accurately detect and quantify plastic pellets in liquid flows at industrial sites. With high-resolution cameras and processing units, images are processed in real-time and sent to a data management platform where results can be easily accessed and analysed.
MOID - Mobile Inspection Device. A multi-device and multi-platform solution that can operate on any mobile device. Personnel are able to capture images at almost any point within an industrial site. These images are geo-referenced and processed in order to detect and quantify present pellets.
FCID - Fixed Camera Inspection Device. A system of one or more high-resolution fixed cameras for the detection of plastic pellets across large areas at industrial complexes, such as loading and unloading zones, internal roads and parking zones, as well as vehicles. The images are processed and geo-referenced in real-time, facilitating the localisation and quantification of any pellet spills.
GIS - Geographic Information System. A visual, geographic analysis of each pellet detection event. The GIS can generate heat maps to detect areas of high event concentration and perform advanced geoprocessing to determine upstream origin or predicted runoff levels. It also enables alert management and incident resolution, with all data stored for real-time and subsequent analysis, as well as the generation of reports.
Pelltinel is a cutting-edge digital solution, operating 24/7, that uses Computer Vision and Real-Time Remote Monitoring technologies to detect and monitor the presence of microplastics at industrial sites, allowing companies to take proactive measures into protecting the environment.
It is made up of the following four components:
FLOID - Floating Inspection Device. A stand-alone floating device designed to accurately detect and quantify plastic pellets in liquid flows at industrial sites. With high-resolution cameras and processing units, images are processed in real-time and sent to a data management platform where results can be easily accessed and analysed.
MOID - Mobile Inspection Device. A multi-device and multi-platform solution that can operate on any mobile device. Personnel are able to capture images at almost any point within an industrial site. These images are geo-referenced and processed in order to detect and quantify present pellets.
FCID - Fixed Camera Inspection Device. A system of one or more high-resolution fixed cameras for the detection of plastic pellets across large areas at industrial complexes, such as loading and unloading zones, internal roads and parking zones, as well as vehicles. The images are processed and geo-referenced in real-time, facilitating the localisation and quantification of any pellet spills.
GIS - Geographic Information System. A visual, geographic analysis of each pellet detection event. The GIS can generate heat maps to detect areas of high event concentration and perform advanced geoprocessing to determine upstream origin or predicted runoff levels. It also enables alert management and incident resolution, with all data stored for real-time and subsequent analysis, as well as the generation of reports.
The main goals of the Pelltinel solution:
DETECT – Detect uncontrolled pellet spillages at an early stage, allowing for the timely implementation of any necessary mitigation actions.
PROTECT – Protect the environment by reducing the number of pellets lost.
ANALYSE - Analyse data history, identify recurring problems and make predictions to prevent future incidents.
MINIMISE – Minimise the amount of microplastics lost during operations within the plastics industry.
Pelltinel is a patented technological product that uses Computer Vision and Real Time Remote Monitoring technologies to detect and monitor the presence of plastic pellets at different industrial sites. It can help to identify areas where plastic pellet loss is occurring and provide data that can be used to develop targeted interventions to prevent or reduce such losses. The solution helps companies across the plastics value chain to reduce overall pellet loss to the environment, protecting our ecosystems and oceans.
Pelltinel is aimed for all companies across the plastics value chain who wish to reduce their negative environmental impact and work towards more sustainable practices. This includes not only plastic pellet producers but also companies involved in the handling, transportation, storage, conversion and recycling of plastic products. Each stage of the plastics supply chain presents opportunities for reducing plastic pollution, from improving manufacturing processes to investing in innovative technologies for more efficient waste management strategies.
The Pelltinel solution uses several advanced technologies:
Pellets, also known as nurdles, are a type of microplastic that serve as the raw material for creating different plastic products. Unfortunately, if they are not properly managed, they can contribute to plastic pollution in the environment. During their production, handling and transportation they can easily spill and escape into the environment - harming our ecosystems and contributing to marine debris. They are often ingested by animals, release harmful chemicals and are washed up onto our shores for decades. It is therefore essential that all companies across the plastics value chain implement better practices to reduce pellet loss and protect our environment.
Operation Clean Sweep® is a global initiative whose main objective is to reduce the loss of plastic pellets to the environment. All companies across the plastics value chain are encouraged to participate. Those who pledge to OCS must implement more sustainable measures in their industrial complexes, with the aim of zero pellet loss.
