Airborne microorganisms can be a concern in food manufacturing environments, particularly where exposed products, equipment, or packaging require careful hygiene management.
Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) treatment provides a way to inactivate susceptible airborne microorganisms when they receive a sufficient dose of germicidal UV radiation. Depending on the system design, UV-C can treat recirculating room air, air moving through ventilation systems, or selected surfaces within air-handling equipment.
American Air & Water® supplies commercial UV air-treatment solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Our offerings include Nuvonic UVpro systems and other UV technologies suited to specific air-treatment requirements.
The right system depends on the size of the space, airflow, installation requirements, and the treatment objective.
UV-C radiation can inactivate susceptible microorganisms when they receive an adequate dose.
For airborne treatment, effectiveness depends on several factors:
A lamp's electrical wattage alone does not establish the microbial reduction that a system will achieve in a particular room or ventilation installation.
Proper selection requires matching the equipment to the facility's airflow and treatment requirements.
Potential applications include:
The appropriate configuration depends on the system's intended use, the facility's requirements, and the manufacturer's installation specifications.
Additional airborne microbial control: Properly designed systems can inactivate susceptible airborne microorganisms in the treated airflow.
Integration with existing facilities: Certain systems can be incorporated into new installations or retrofitted into suitable existing spaces.
Continuous treatment: Systems designed for continuous operation can treat air while operating within their specified conditions.
No chemical disinfectant applied to the air: UV-C treatment uses germicidal radiation rather than applying a chemical disinfectant to the treated air.
UV-C air treatment complements rather than replaces appropriate ventilation, filtration, cleaning, and other facility hygiene measures.
American Air & Water® supplies UV technologies for commercial and industrial air-treatment applications.
Whether you need a recirculating air-treatment system, an in-duct installation, or a specialized industrial UV module, we can help you evaluate the available options.
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