ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, was founded in 1959 as a result of the merger between the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, ASHAE, and the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers, ASRE. The mission of ASHRAE is to advance the science of heating, ventilation, …
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UV Air Disinfection Benefits Many Industries and Environments
UV air disinfection systems are becoming more popular in a multitude of environments as people realize the effectiveness and cost efficiencies provided by UV germicidal technology. UV Air Disinfection Benefits Many Industries and Environments All light is broken into colors and measured by wavelengths, with ultraviolet (UV) light having shorter …
Ultraviolet Light Disinfection: History, Effectiveness and Uses
World events such as the global pandemic of COVID-19 have instigated much dialogue pertaining to Ultraviolet light disinfection as an effective way to disinfect homes, businesses, and medical facilities, including hospitals. UV lamps are now being utilized in air, surface, and water disinfection systems worldwide to combat the spread of …
Using UV Light for Disinfection
Many industries and applications rely on UV light for disinfection, proven effective at eliminating a whole host of bacteria, viruses, and many other harmful pathogens, and can even prevent the buildup of mold and mildew. UV Light for Disinfection with UVC Wavelength UV light is emitted from the sun in …
ASHRAE Standard to Control Infectious Aerosols and UVC Air Cleaning Technology
ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, was founded in 1959 as a result of the merger between the American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, ASHAE, and the American Society of Refrigerating Engineers, ASRE. The mission of ASHRAE is to advance the science of heating, ventilation, …
Killing Bacteria with UV Light
Killing bacteria with UV light is highly effective when using UVC germicidal lamps, designed to emit shortwave UVC radiation which is proven to kill many types of bacteria as well as viruses, mold, mildew, harmful pathogens, and foul odors. UV light can be divided into UVA 320-400 nm, UVB 290-320 …
Does UV Light Kill COVID-19?
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of a viral outbreak that led to a devastating global pandemic. Public health systems and economies worldwide have been ravaged by this virus and many people are asking the question, “Does UV light …
UV Light Air Conditioner Benefits
Weighing the cost against the benefits, it is difficult to find a downside to installing a UV light air conditioner purification system in any commercial, industrial, municipal, medical, or residential building. UV germicidal light, specifically at the frequency of 253.7 nanometers (commonly referred to as 254 nm), effectively eliminates a …
UV Light in HVAC Effectiveness
Direct exposure to UVC lights can be hazardous to the skin and eyes, although, with the right type of germicidal lamps and proper installation, there is proven evidence of high germicidal UV light in HVAC effectiveness. How Do UV Lights in HVAC Systems Work? UVC lights are designed to emit …
HVAC UV Light Benefits
Ultraviolet (UV) light has powerful germ killing properties and provides advantages to a wide range of disinfection applications such as the many HVAC UV light benefits. UV light emitted in the UVC range is proven to kill many types of microorganisms including bacteria and viruses, even mold and mildew. Other …
The Various Uses for UV Light
The uses for UV light include a broad range of applications in commercial, industrial, and healthcare settings. Ultraviolet (UV) light is separated into three basic categories of UVA, UVB, and UVC based on the nanometer or wavelength of UV emissions. UVC light is the shortest wavelength emitted by the sun and …
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