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Cell Sorting Throughput Capacity Calculator
Cell sorting throughput determines how quickly cells can be graded for state of health, reuse, second-life screening, or recycling disposition. This calculator translates sorter loading, available cycles, uptime, and accepted sort yield into realistic usable cell output.
What this calculator does
- Estimate good sorted-cell output from cells per sorting cycle, available cycles, sorter uptime, and accepted sort yield.
- a facility needs to confirm whether cell grading, voltage checks, or SOH sorting can keep up with incoming modules and cells
- Returns expected accepted sorted cells for the selected production window.
Formula used
- Gross cells presented to sorter = cells sorted per cycle × available sorting cycles
- Accepted sorted-cell capacity = gross cells × sorter uptime × accepted sort yield
Inputs explained
- Cells sorted per cycle: Use the cell count processed per rack, tray, test batch, or automated sorter cycle.
- Available sorting cycles: Use cycles available after loading, scanning, testing, unloading, and planned breaks.
- Sorter uptime: Account for scanner faults, fixture changes, data issues, jams, and operator delays.
- Accepted sort yield: Use the share of cells that receive a valid grade or disposition without retest or quarantine.
How to use the result
- Use it for SOH sorting, voltage grading, second-life screening, and recycling disposition planning.
- It does not validate electrochemical performance, cycle-life suitability, or reuse safety; those require the approved test protocol.
Common questions
- What is accepted sort yield? It is the share of cells that leave sorting with a usable grade or disposition without retest, quarantine, or data correction.
- Can modules be entered instead of cells? Use cells when possible. If planning at module level, convert module count to cells for consistent throughput.
- Should retests be counted as accepted? No. Retests should be reflected as yield loss or handled in a separate retest capacity plan.
- How can I use the result? Use it to balance disassembly, sorting, storage, second-life evaluation, and shredder feed plans.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12.