Photoanalysis

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Photoanalysis refers to the study of pictures in order to compile various types of data. Technology has been created to measure the size distribution of virtually anything that can be captured by photo.

1 Use in mining
2 Use in Forestry Industry
3 Use in Agricultural Industry
4 References

[edit] Use in mining

A mine benefits from photoanalysis as it minimizes damage caused from over-sized materials, provides an efficient automated system that forewarns a company of potential problems with materials, and saves the company millions in dollars each year.^[1]

These photoanalysis systems can be built to suit different applications. A company can use this technology to monitor materials moving on a conveyor belt in an underground environment, to measure piles left over from a blast, and even measure the amount of material being carried by dump trucks or vessels to a destination.

Photoanalysis is being used on SAG Mills worldwide to control the size of rock being crushed.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Use in Forestry Industry

Perfect sized wood chips improve the overall quality of a product. With automated photoanalysis systems, companies can remove any unwanted particles without stopping their mill process.^[2]

[edit] Use in Agricultural Industry

Strict food regulations can slow down a company's process. Agricultural companies can, using photoanalysis, monitor conveyor belts of food without contaminating the product by touching it.

[edit] References

^ Franklin, John & Katsabanis, Takis. Measurement of Blast Fragmentation. Page 115
^ Franklin, John & Katsabanis, Takis. Measurement of Blast Fragmentation. Page 151