Information processing device, information processing method, proposed system, and program

Abstract

To enable more effective use of resources based on the recycling of rubber waste materials. [Solution] The information processing device (10) includes a control unit (11) that acquires the analysis results of substances obtained from the recycling of rubber waste materials, determines the recycling destination of the substances based on the acquired analysis results, and notifies the determined recycling destination of the substances.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, a proposal system, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Recycling technologies for collecting rubber waste materials such as used tires and used rubber products and reusing them as resources are known. Conventionally, rubber waste materials were often recycled mainly as fuel. In recent years, research and development of recycling-related technologies have become active, and reuse of rubber waste materials as various resources other than fuel has been studied. For example, Patent Document 1 describes producing chemical products and carbide by pyrolyzing crushed waste tires.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, conventional configurations have not considered supporting the determination of recycling destinations for rubber waste materials. As a result, the conventional configurations had room for improvement in terms of effective utilization of resources based on recycling.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to make it possible to more effectively utilize resources based on recycling of rubber waste materials.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] According to the present disclosure, an information processing apparatus comprises: (1) acquiring an analysis result of a substance obtained by recycling rubber waste materials, determining a recycling destination of the substance based on the acquired analysis result, The recycling destination for the determined material will be notified. It is equipped with a control unit. This configuration allows users to consider applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, enabling the effective use of resources related to recyclable materials.

[0007] (2) In the information processing device of (1), The control unit, As a result of the analysis of the aforementioned substance, information on at least one component of the liquid, gas, and carbide obtained from the recycling of the aforementioned rubber waste materials was obtained. Based on the acquired component information, the recycling destination for the substance may be determined. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest an appropriate recycling destination based on the component information of the materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste.

[0008] (3) In the information processing device of (1) or (2), The aforementioned recycling may be carried out by thermal decomposition of the rubber waste materials. With this configuration, it is possible to appropriately propose recycling destinations for materials obtained through thermal decomposition.

[0009] (4) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (3), The aforementioned rubber waste materials may include at least one of the following: used or unused tires, used or unused rubber products, rubber scraps, and synthetic rubber or natural rubber products that do not meet specifications. This configuration allows us to propose recycling destinations for various types of rubber waste materials.

[0010] (5) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (4), The analysis results of the substance may include at least one of the following: density, sulfur content, aromatic content, flash point, and distillation curve. With this configuration, recycling destinations can be broadly classified based on this information, and then more specific recycling destinations can be identified based on other analysis results.

[0011] (6) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (5), The control unit may further determine the recycling destination of the material based on at least one of the following: marketability, legal regulations, needs, transaction price, strength of barriers to entry, and magnitude of environmental impact. This configuration allows us to propose appropriate recycling destinations not only based on the analysis results of materials obtained through recycling, but also from a more multifaceted perspective.

[0012] (7) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (6), The control unit may determine the application destination or the type of product to which the substance can be applied as a recycling destination for the substance. This configuration allows users to be informed of recommended recycling destinations with appropriate granularity.

[0013] (8) In any of the information processing devices described in (1) to (7), The control unit may determine a plurality of recycling destinations for the material. This configuration allows for the presentation of multiple recycling options, encouraging users to make informed decisions.

[0014] According to this disclosure, the information processing method is: (9) An information processing method performed by an information processing device, To obtain analytical results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste, Based on the obtained analysis results, the recycling destination of the material will be determined, To notify the recycling destination of the determined substance, Includes. According to such a configuration, a user can comprehensively examine applicable recycling destinations, enabling effective utilization of resources related to recycled materials.

[0015] According to the present disclosure, a proposing system comprises (10) A proposing system comprising an information processing apparatus and a terminal device that can communicate with each other, wherein an analysis result of a substance obtained by recycling waste rubber materials is acquired, a recycling destination of the substance is determined based on the acquired analysis result, and the determined recycling destination of the substance is notified. According to such a configuration, a user can comprehensively examine applicable recycling destinations, enabling effective utilization of resources related to recycled materials.

[0016] According to the present disclosure, a program causes (11) a computer to operate as the information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (8). According to such a configuration, a user can comprehensively examine applicable recycling destinations, enabling effective utilization of resources related to recycled materials. Effects of the Invention

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, resources based on recycling of waste rubber materials can be utilized more effectively. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the proposing system according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the proposing system. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, parts having the same configuration or function are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the description of this embodiment, redundant descriptions of the same parts may be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0020] (Proposed System 1) Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the proposed system 1 according to one embodiment. The proposed system 1 proposes a recycling destination based on the analysis results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste.

[0021] In this embodiment, the rubber waste materials to be recycled include, but are not limited to, used tires and used rubber products (e.g., hoses, crawlers, etc.). For example, unused tires and rubber products may also be included. The rubber waste materials may be retreaded tires, used tires resulting from tire replacement, vehicle scrapping, etc., and End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) that have reached the end of their lifespan. Retreading refers to the process of scraping off the tread rubber of a tire, attaching new rubber, and vulcanizing it to make it reusable. In this embodiment, as an example, the description will mainly focus on tires for vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, and buses, but other types of tires such as those for aircraft, mining, and agriculture may also be included. In other words, the type of tire is arbitrary. The rubber waste materials are not limited to final products and may include, for example, rubber scraps from factories. For example, the rubber waste materials may include buffing powder, peeling rubber, and scraps of rubber products. Buffing powder is fine rubber generated during the buffing process in retreading, where the remaining tread portion on the base tire is removed. Peeling rubber is long pieces of rubber, for example, 1-2 cm wide, that are peeled off the surface of the tire. Peeling rubber is generated by using a U-shaped or V-shaped knife like a peeler to scrape the surface of the tire. Rubber product scraps are excess rubber generated during the manufacturing process of rubber products such as tires. Rubber waste materials may contain components other than rubber. For example, rubber waste materials may be a blend of used rubber and waste plastics. Rubber waste materials may contain metal components. For example, rubber waste materials may contain metal components such as steel cords and wires that are the structural components of tires. Thus, rubber waste materials may include at least one of used or unused tires, used or unused rubber products, rubber scraps, and synthetic rubber or natural rubber off-spec products.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, the proposed system 1 comprises an information processing device 10, a terminal device 20, and an analysis device 30. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 can communicate with each other via a network 40. The terminal device 20 and the analysis device 30 are connected to each other in a way that allows them to communicate with each other.

[0023] The information processing device 10 is a computer that determines the recycling destination based on the analysis results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste. The information processing device 10 manages a database showing the relationship between past analysis results of materials and recycling destinations. The information processing device 10 can be implemented using any computer. For example, the information processing device 10 may be a server device installed in a data center, or a server device belonging to a cloud computing system or other computing system.

[0024] Terminal device 20 is a computer operated by the user. Terminal device 20 acquires the analysis results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste and transmits them to the information processing device 10, and notifies the user of the recycling destination determined by the information processing device 10. Terminal device 20 is, for example, a general-purpose electronic device such as a PC (Personal Computer), tablet terminal, or smartphone, or a dedicated electronic device.

[0025] The analyzer 30 analyzes the properties of materials obtained by recycling rubber waste. The analyzer 30 may also analyze the properties of materials according to the phase of the material obtained by recycling. For example, for liquid materials, the analyzer 30 may perform analyses such as liquid-phase chromatography, viscosity, thermogravimetric / differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). For example, for gaseous materials, the analyzer 30 may perform analyses such as gas chromatography, gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC / MS), and carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen analysis (CHN analysis). For example, the residue (carbide) may be analyzed using methods such as TG-DTA, particle size distribution analysis, surface area measurement, TINT (specific color intensity; applicable to residues and carbides, etc.), toluene permeability (applicable to residues and carbides, etc.), X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Other examples of analytical methods will be described later. The analytical apparatus 30 may be implemented using different apparatuses depending on the content of the analysis.

[0026] Network 40 is any communication medium such as the Internet, an intranet, or a mobile communication network. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 are connected to each other via Network 40 so as to be able to communicate. The analysis device 30 may also be connected to Network 40 and be able to communicate with the information processing device 10. In Figure 1, one each of the information processing device 10, terminal device 20, and analysis device 30 is shown, but the proposed system 1 may have multiple units of these devices. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 may be implemented by the same computer.

[0027] In this configuration, the proposed system 1 provides useful information for determining the destination or application of a resource when rubber waste materials are recycled in some form and a usable material is obtained. Specifically, the proposed system 1 determines the recycling destination of the material based on the analysis results of the material obtained from the recycling of rubber waste materials and notifies the user. Therefore, according to the proposed system 1, the user can consider applicable recycling destinations from multiple angles, enabling the effective use of resources related to recycled materials.

[0028] (Information processing device 10) As shown in Figure 1, the information processing device 10 comprises a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 13.

[0029] The control unit 11 includes one or more processors. In one embodiment, the "processor" is a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process, but is not limited to these. The control unit 11 is communicatively connected to each component constituting the information processing device 10 and controls the operation of the entire information processing device 10.

[0030] The storage unit 12 includes, for example, any storage module such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), ROM (Read-Only Memory), and RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 12 may function as, for example, a main memory, an auxiliary memory, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores any information used in the operation of the information processing device 10. For example, the storage unit 12 may store system programs, application programs, and various information received by the communication unit 13. The storage unit 12 may, for example, maintain a database showing the relationship between past analysis results of materials and recycling destinations. The storage unit 12 is not limited to those built into the information processing device 10, but may also be an external database or an external storage module, or network storage connected to the network 40.

[0031] The communication unit 13 includes an optional communication module that can communicate with other devices such as terminal devices 20 and network storage using any communication technology. The communication unit 13 may further include a communication control module for controlling communication with other devices, and a storage module for storing communication data such as identification information necessary for communication with other devices.

[0032] The functions of the information processing device 10 can be realized by executing a computer program (program) according to this embodiment on the processor included in the control unit 11. In other words, the functions of the information processing device 10 can be realized by software. The computer program causes the computer to execute the processing steps included in the operation of the information processing device 10, thereby realizing the functions corresponding to the processing of each step. In other words, the computer program is a program that causes the computer to function as the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. The computer program may be recorded on a recording medium that can be read by a computer. The program includes information used for processing by an electronic computer that is equivalent to a program. For example, data that is not a direct instruction to the computer but has the nature of defining the processing of the computer falls under the category of "information equivalent to a program".

[0033] Some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by dedicated circuits included in the control unit 11. In other words, some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by hardware. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 may be implemented by a single computer or by the cooperation of multiple computers.

[0034] (Terminal device 20) As shown in Figure 1, the terminal device 20 comprises a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, an input unit 24, and an output unit 25. The functions and configurations of the control unit 21, storage unit 22, and communication unit 23 of the terminal device 20 are the same as those of the control unit 11, storage unit 12, and communication unit 13 of the information processing device 10, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0035] The input unit 24 includes one or more input interfaces that receive user input operations and acquire input information based on user operations. For example, the input unit 24 may be, but is not limited to, physical keys, capacitive keys, a pointing device, a touchscreen integrated with the display of the output unit 25, or a microphone that accepts voice input.

[0036] The output unit 25 includes one or more output interfaces that output information to the user and notify the user. For example, the output unit 25 is a display that outputs information as an image, or a speaker that outputs information as sound, but is not limited to these. Such a display may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. At least one of the above-mentioned input unit 24 and output unit 25 may be configured integrally with the information processing device 10, or it may be provided as a separate unit.

[0037] The terminal device 20 may be implemented by a single computer or by the collaboration of multiple computers. Some or all of the functions of the terminal device 20 may be implemented by software or by hardware, similar to the information processing device 10.

[0038] (Example of operation) Figure 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the proposed system 1. The operation in step S1 of Figure 2 may be performed based on the control of the analyzer 30. The operations in steps S2 to S5 may be performed based on the control of the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10.

[0039] In step S1, the analyzer 30 analyzes the material obtained from the recycling of rubber waste materials.

[0040] The recycling of rubber waste materials may be carried out by any method. For example, the recycling of rubber waste materials may be carried out by obtaining substances such as liquids (oil), gases, and solids (residues such as charred materials) by thermal decomposition, similar to the method described in Patent Document 1. Decomposition may be accompanied by a distillation process. The recycling of rubber waste materials may also be carried out by gasification.

[0041] The analyzer 30 performs a predetermined analysis depending on the type of material obtained by recycling. For example, if the material obtained by recycling is a liquid, the analyzer 30 may analyze at least one of the following: density, impurities, water content, specific element content (e.g., sulfur, nitrogen, etc.), aromatic content, kinematic viscosity, fluidity, iodine value, acid value, flash point, distillation curve, carbon / hydrogen / oxygen ratio, calorific value, smoke point, residual carbon content, thermal stability, pour point, ash content, and corrosiveness. If the material obtained by recycling is a carbide, the analyzer 30 may analyze at least one of the following: impurities, water content, specific element content (e.g., sulfur, nitrogen, etc.), aromatic content, specific gravity, metal content / metal species, density (residue), ash content, ash composition, organic residue, particle size distribution, surface area (e.g., nitrogen adsorption), and inorganic content / inorganic species. For example, if the material obtained through recycling is a gas, the analyzer 30 may analyze the components in the gas by gas chromatography, GC / MS, or carbon-hydrogen-nitrogen analysis.

[0042] Specifically, the analyzer 30 may measure the density of a substance based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: the hydrometer method, the volumetric gravimetric method, and the vibration method. When measuring the density of a substance by the vibration method, the analyzer 30 may be provided as a digital densimeter. The analyzer 30 may measure impurities based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: the gravimetric method (filter filtration), the particle size distribution method, the actual gum content measurement, the total sediment method, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The analyzer 30 may measure the water content of a substance based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: the Karl Fischer method, the distillation method, the hydrogenation reaction method, and the thermal analysis method. The analyzer 30 may measure the amount of nitrogen contained in a substance based on, for example, the chemiluminescence method (total trace nitrogen measurement), the Kjeldahl method, and the microcoulometric titration method. The analyzer 30 may measure the amount of sulfur in a substance based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ultraviolet fluorescence, and combustion tube air method. The analyzer 30 may measure the amount of other components in a substance based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: combustion ion chromatography, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The analyzer 30 may measure the amount of aromatics in a substance based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), supercritical liquid chromatography, and fluorescence indicator method. The analyzer 30 may measure at least one of the kinematic viscosity and fluidity of a substance based on, for example, at least one of the following methods: capillary method, rotational viscosity measurement, vibratory viscosity measurement, and precipitation point. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the iodine value based on a titration method. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the acid value based on a titration method. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the flash point based on a flash point test.The analyzer 30 may measure the distillation curve based on, for example, a distillation test and distillation property GC (gas chromatography). The analyzer 30 may measure the carbon / hydrogen / oxygen ratio based on, for example, the CHO elemental analysis method. The analyzer 30 may measure the carbon / hydrogen / nitrogen ratio based on, for example, the CHN elemental analysis method. The analyzer 30 may estimate the molecular structure based on, for example, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The analyzer 30 may measure the calorific value based on, for example, a gross calorific value test and a net calorific value test. The analyzer 30 may measure the smoke point based on, for example, a smoke point test. The analyzer 30 may measure the residual carbon content based on, for example, a residual carbon content test. The analyzer 30 may measure the thermal stability based on, for example, a thermal stability test. The analyzer 30 may measure the pour point based on, for example, a cooling gradient method and a cooling air compression method. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the amount of ash contained in the substance based on the ash content test (combustion). The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure corrosiveness based on at least one of the following: the copper plate corrosion test, titration (total acid value, strong acid value), and ion chromatography (organic acid).

[0043] The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the specific gravity of a substance by a known method. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the metal content / type of metal contained in a substance based on elemental analysis such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the density (residue) of a substance by a known method. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the ash content based on thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the ash composition based on elemental analysis such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure organic residue and particle size distribution by a known method. The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the surface area (nitrogen adsorption amount, etc.) based on N2SA (NARO NIR Spectral Analyzer). The analyzer 30 may, for example, measure the amount / type of inorganic matter based on elemental analysis such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy.

[0044] The analytical apparatus 30 may analyze substances based on analytical method standards established by any standardization organization. For example, density may be analyzed based on JIS K 2249-1,2,3. Kinematic viscosity may be analyzed based on JIS K 2283. Aromatic content may be analyzed based on JPI-5S-22,IP391, ASTM D6591. CH analysis may be analyzed based on JPI-5S-65. Iodine value may be analyzed based on JIS K 0070. Acid value may be analyzed based on JIS K 0070, JIS K 2501, ASTM D664. Flash point may be analyzed based on JIS K 2265. Copper plate corrosion may be analyzed based on JIS K 2513. Sulfur content may be analyzed based on JIS K 2541-1,2,4,5,6,7. Nitrogen content may be analyzed based on JIS K 2609. The pour point may be analyzed according to JIS K 2269 and ASTM D5949. The residual carbon content may be analyzed according to JIS K 2270. The ash content may be analyzed according to JIS K 2272. The distillation properties may be analyzed according to JIS K 2254. The smoke point may be analyzed according to JIS K 2537. The calorific value may be analyzed according to JIS K 2279. The thermal stability may be analyzed according to ASTM D3241 and IP323. The actual gum may be analyzed according to IP540.

[0045] The above analysis of substances is just one example, and the analyzer 30 may analyze substances obtained from the recycling of rubber waste using any method. Alternatively, the user may analyze substances obtained from the recycling of rubber waste manually without using the analyzer 30.

[0046] In step S2, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 acquires the results of the substance analysis performed in step S1.

[0047] Specifically, the control unit 11 may receive the analysis results transmitted from the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 13 and acquire the analysis results. The analysis device 30 may transmit the analysis results to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 may transmit the analysis results received from the analysis device 30 to the information processing device 10. Alternatively, the user may input the analysis results of the material obtained by recycling into the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 may transmit the input analysis results to the information processing device 10. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may acquire the analysis results by receiving the analysis results from the analysis device 30, reading the analysis results from the recording medium, or accepting input operations from the user to the information processing device 10.

[0048] In step S3, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 stores the analysis results obtained in step S2 in the storage unit 12.

[0049] Specifically, the control unit 11 may register the analysis results in a database constructed in the storage unit 12, along with identification information of rubber waste materials and materials obtained through recycling. The control unit 11 may also register the analysis results in the database in association with information such as date and time, user ID, recycling method, and analysis method.

[0050] In step S4, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 determines the recycling destination of the material obtained from the recycling of rubber waste based on the analysis results obtained in step S2.

[0051] Specifically, the control unit 11 may refer to the relationship between past analysis results of a substance registered in the database and the recycling destination. For example, the control unit 11 may determine a recycling destination for a newly analyzed substance that corresponds to a past analysis result similar to the analysis result obtained in step S2.

[0052] Alternatively, the memory unit 12 may have pre-registered rules for determining a recycling destination based on the analysis results of a substance, and the control unit 11 may determine the recycling destination based on these rules. Such rules may be set manually in advance, or the control unit 11 may automatically determine them based on the relationship between past analysis results of previously registered substances and recycling destinations.

[0053] Specifically, for example, the control unit 11 may determine the optimal application for the liquid component as a recycling destination based on the density of the liquid (oil) substance. Here, the application for the liquid component may be specified by, for example, fuel use, raw material for plastic products, raw material for rubber products, raw material for carbon black, or application of the oil itself. When applying the oil itself, the control unit 11 may further determine the type of applicable product as the optimal recycling destination. Here, the types of applicable products may include, for example, rubber products (e.g., tires, hoses, vibration damping rubber, belts, weatherstrips, shoes, fenders, rubber mats, etc.), asphalt, etc.

[0054] Furthermore, for example, the control unit 11 may determine the optimal application for the liquid component, the type of product to which it can be applied, or the optimal application for the carbonized material (carbon black) as the optimal recycling destination, depending on the amount of impurities contained in the liquid or carbonized substance. Here, the optimal application for the carbonized material may be specified, for example, for tires, inks and toners, electronic materials, colorants, activated carbon, etc.

[0055] Similarly, the control unit 11 may determine the optimal recycling destination for a liquid component, the type of applicable product, or the optimal application for a carbonized substance (carbon black) based on factors such as the amount of water contained in the liquid or carbonized substance, the elements contained, the amount of elements, and the content of aromatic compounds. Note that nitrogen and sulfur content leads to the generation of NOx and SOx, and is therefore subject to regulations in fuel applications. Therefore, for substances containing higher amounts of nitrogen and sulfur, the control unit 11 may prioritize applications other than fuel as the optimal recycling destination. Furthermore, higher aromatic content leads to increased soot generation. Oils with high aromatic content have lower energy calories and are undesirable as fuel oil. Therefore, for substances containing higher aromatic content, the control unit 11 may prioritize applications other than fuel as the optimal recycling destination. On the other hand, substances with high polycyclic aromatic content are preferable as raw materials for carbon black (CB). Therefore, for substances containing higher amounts of polycyclic aromatic content, the control unit 11 may prioritize applications as carbon black (CB) as the optimal recycling destination.

[0056] Similarly, the control unit 11 may determine the optimal application destination or applicable product type for the liquid component as the optimal recycling destination based on the viscosity, iodine value, acid value, flash point, properties of the distillation curve, carbon / hydrogen / oxygen ratio, calorific value, smoke point, residual carbon content, thermal stability, pour point, ash content, and corrosiveness of the liquid (oil) substance. Here, for example, the iodine value is an indicator of how easily the oil is susceptible to oxidative degradation. The acid value is an indicator of how easily corrosion and sludge formation occur. The flash point is an indicator of the risk of fire, and the standard is determined by the type of oil. The distillation curve shows the basic properties of the oil, and the standard is determined by the type of oil. The carbon / hydrogen / oxygen ratio reflects the ratio of aromatic carbon to chain carbon. As aromatic carbon increases, the C / H ratio increases, and the risk of soot generation and other issues increases. Calorific value is a quality requirement for the fuel. For example, the control unit 11 may determine the fuel application as the recycling destination if the calorific value meets a predetermined requirement, and if it does not, it may determine another application as the recycling destination. The smoke point is an indicator of how easily soot is produced and is an important item when used as fuel. For example, the control unit 11 may determine the fuel application as the recycling destination if the smoke point meets a predetermined requirement, and if it does not, it may determine another application as the recycling destination. The residual carbon content is an item used to distinguish between heavy oil and light oil, etc. Thermal stability is an indicator of stability when used at high temperatures. For example, thermal stability is an essential evaluation item for jet fuel that is exposed to high temperatures. For example, the control unit 11 may determine the fuel application as the recycling destination if the thermal stability meets a predetermined requirement, and if it does not, it may determine another application as the recycling destination. The pour point is an indicator for determining whether it can be used in low-temperature environments. The pour point is related to the region and season in which the fuel can be used. For example, the control unit 11 may determine the fuel application as the recycling destination if the pour point meets a predetermined requirement, and may determine another application as the recycling destination if it does not. The amount of ash serves as an indicator of the proportion of the distribution. If the amount of ash is high, a large amount will adhere to and accumulate inside the equipment after combustion, which may lead to a decrease in thermal efficiency and deterioration and corrosion of the equipment.Therefore, for oils with an ash content exceeding a predetermined threshold, the control unit 11 can minimize the impact on the equipment by deciding to recycle the oil itself. For oils with an ash content not exceeding a predetermined threshold, the control unit 11 may decide to recycle the optimal application as a liquid component or the type of applicable product. Corrosivity is an indicator of the risk of corrosion of refining equipment and machinery. For oils with a corrosivity higher than a predetermined threshold, the control unit 11 can minimize the impact on the equipment due to further processing by deciding to recycle the oil itself. For oils with a corrosivity not higher than a predetermined threshold, the control unit 11 may decide to recycle the optimal application as a liquid component or the type of applicable product.

[0057] Similarly, the control unit 11 may determine the applicable product type or the optimal application destination for the carbide (carbon black) based on at least one of the following: specific gravity, metal content / type of metal, density (residue), ash content, ash composition, organic residue, particle size distribution, surface area (nitrogen adsorption amount, etc.), and inorganic content / type of inorganic material.

[0058] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine the applicable product type or the optimal application based on the results of gas chromatography on a gaseous substance.

[0059] Furthermore, if the control unit 11 can identify the application based on the analysis results, it may determine the results including the specific application as the recycling destination. For example, when the control unit 11 determines that the application as fuel is the recycling destination, it may specify the specific application, such as for ships, aircraft, railways, construction machinery, automobiles, private use, boilers, incinerators, industrial furnaces, lubricating oil, coke, etc. Alternatively, when the control unit 11 determines that the application as carbon black is the recycling destination, it may specify the specific application, such as for tires, inks and toners, electronic materials, colorants (pigments), activated carbon, etc. Alternatively, when the control unit 11 determines that the application as a raw material for petrochemical substitutes is the recycling destination, it may specify the specific application, such as resin, rubber, naphtha, etc.

[0060] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may broadly classify the recycling destinations of materials (e.g., rubber products, asphalt, etc.) based on representative analysis results such as density, sulfur content, aromatic content, flash point, and distillation curve, and may identify more detailed recycling destinations based on other analysis results. For example, if the control unit 11 can identify a product field based on the analysis results, it may determine the recycling destination to include results that include a specific product field. For example, when determining rubber products as a recycling destination, the control unit 11 may specify a specific product field such as tires, hoses, vibration-damping rubber, belts, weatherstrips, shoes, fenders, rubber mats, etc.

[0061] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may also consider information such as the marketability (including market trends), legal regulations, public needs, transaction prices, and barriers to entry for each recycling destination when determining the recycling destination. For example, the control unit 11 may prioritize selecting the most suitable recycling destination if it has high marketability and can be traded at a higher price, or if it is applicable to a specific type of product. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may refer to the inventory levels and regulated substances of candidate recycling destinations and prioritize selecting candidates with low inventory and compliance with regulations. Furthermore, the control unit 11 may prioritize selecting candidates with higher transaction prices and lower barriers to entry as the most suitable recycling destination.

[0062] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine the recycling destination to be an application with a lower environmental impact or a type of product to which it can be applied. For example, for each candidate recycling destination, the control unit 11 may refer to LCCO2 (Life Cycle CO2) information from the component analysis to the recycling destination and prioritize selecting the candidate with the lowest CO2 emissions per year of the product's lifespan as the recycling destination.

[0063] Furthermore, the control unit 11 may determine multiple recycling destinations. For example, the control unit 11 may calculate the suitability of each candidate recycling destination as a numerical value in light of each of the above-mentioned multiple criteria, and calculate a value indicating the suitability of the recycling destination by weighting the suitability values ​​based on each criterion. The control unit 11 may also determine candidates whose suitability value is above a certain value, or candidates that are included in the top certain number, as recycling destinations.

[0064] The control unit 11 may register the determined recycling destination in the database, associating it with the analysis results registered in step S3.

[0065] In step S5, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 notifies the user of the recycling destination determined in step S4.

[0066] Specifically, the control unit 11 may transmit the recycling destination determined in step S4 to the terminal device 20. The control unit 21 of the terminal device 20 may notify the user of the recycling destination received from the information processing device 10 by outputting it from the output unit 25. For example, the control unit 21 may display an image indicating the recycling destination on the display or output an audio message indicating the recycling destination.

[0067] If the control unit 11 determines multiple recycling destinations, it may notify the user of all of them. If the control unit 11 calculates a value indicating the appropriateness of each of the multiple recycling destinations, it may also notify the user of the appropriateness value for each of the multiple recycling destinations.

[0068] As described above, the proposed system 1 acquires the analysis results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste, determines the recycling destination of the materials based on the acquired analysis results, and notifies the user of the determined recycling destination. Therefore, according to the proposed system 1, the user can consider applicable recycling destinations from multiple perspectives, and effective utilization of resources related to recycled materials becomes possible.

[0069] Furthermore, after notifying the user of the recycling destination for a substance, the proposed system 1 may acquire information on the recycling destination actually applied to that substance and register the acquired information in a database. The proposed system 1 may also update the rules for determining the recycling destination from the analysis results of the substance based on the recycling destination actually applied to that substance. Therefore, the proposed system 1 can notify the user of a result that closely matches the recycling destination actually selected.

[0070] As described above, proposed system 1 takes into account the characteristics of used tires and rubber waste materials such as rubber products, and proposes the most suitable recycling destination based on these characteristics. This allows for a multifaceted examination of applicable recycling destinations, enabling the effective use of resources.

[0071] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, multiple blocks shown in the block diagram may be combined, or a single block may be divided. Multiple steps shown in the flowchart may be performed in parallel or in a different order, depending on the processing capacity of the device performing each step, or as necessary, instead of being performed in chronological order as described. Other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. [Contribution to the United Nations-led Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)]

[0072] The SDGs have been proposed to realize a sustainable society. One embodiment of this invention is considered to be a technology that can contribute to "No. 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation" and "No. 12 - Responsible consumption and production," among others. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0073] 1: Proposed System 10: Information Processing Devices 11: Control Unit 12: Storage section 13: Communications Department 20: Terminal device 21: Control Unit 22: Storage part 23: Communications Department 24: Input section 25: Output section 30: Analyzer 40: Network

Claims

1. We obtained the analysis results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste materials. Based on the analysis results obtained, the recycling destination for the material is determined. The recycling destination for the determined material will be notified. An information processing device equipped with a control unit.

2. The control unit, As a result of the analysis of the aforementioned substance, information on at least one component of the liquid, gas, and carbide obtained from the recycling of the aforementioned rubber waste materials was obtained. Based on the acquired component information, the recycling destination of the substance is determined. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recycling is carried out by thermal decomposition of the rubber waste materials.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rubber waste materials include at least one of used or unused tires, used or unused rubber products, rubber scraps, and synthetic rubber or natural rubber off-spec products.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the analysis results of the substance include at least one of density, sulfur content, aromatic content, flash point, and distillation curve.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit further determines the recycling destination of the substance based on at least one of the following: marketability, legal regulations, needs, transaction price, strength of barriers to entry, and magnitude of environmental impact.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines the application destination or type of product to which the substance can be applied as a recycling destination for the substance.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines a plurality of recycling destinations as recycling destinations for the material.

9. An information processing method performed by an information processing device, To obtain analytical results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste, Based on the obtained analysis results, the recycling destination of the material will be determined, To notify the recycling destination of the determined substance, Information processing methods, including those mentioned above.

10. A proposed system comprising information processing devices and terminal devices capable of communicating with each other, We obtained the analysis results of materials obtained from the recycling of rubber waste materials. Based on the analysis results obtained, the recycling destination for the material is determined. The recycling destination for the determined material will be notified. Proposed system.

11. A program that causes a computer to operate as an information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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