Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)
Biological pollutants, such as mold, bacteria, airborne viruses, pollen,
and other organics can cause health issues, and they also reduce the
efficiency of your HVAC system.
Improve HVAC Efficiency with Ultraviolet-C (UVC)
Cooling (Evaporative) Coils are a critical part of any HVAC system. They
also act as a "Mechanical Petri Dish" for the growth of organic
contaminates and allergens like fungi, molds and bacteria that reduce the
operating efficiency of the system. This growth is a natural occurring
element of any HVAC system. Traditional coil cleaning is costly, only
effective for a short term, labor intensive, requires the use of chemicals
and eventually leads to system performance degradation. With a UVC system
your HVAC system will operate more efficiently, and typically shows a
return on investment (ROI) in less than 18 months!
Traditional coil cleaning is then no longer needed, HVAC system
performance is restored and harmful chemicals are not used in the air
stream. Additionally, the use of normal or low intensity UVC lamps
becomes a very cost effective means for using the application and
accomplishing the goals of the end user.
Using UVC Light to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is important to everyone, and damp, dark HVAC systems
are the perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Each time the HVAC
system runs, these contaminants and airborne viruses are circulated
throughout the entire building. Research has shown that building occupants
exposed to such contaminants can develop health issues, including sinus
congestion and headaches, allergies and asthma, upper respiratory
ailments, along with colds and flu. According to the World Health
Organization, ailments caused by these contaminants account for a
substantial portion of absences from school and work, and can lead to
lower productivity.
UVC light has just the right wavelength to physically destroy the DNA of
microorganisms. It is a safe, tested technology that uses lamps, similar
to fluorescent tubes, to generate UVC light to kill bacteria, viruses and
mold spores. UV light penetrates the outer cell membrane of the
microorganism, passes through the cell body, reaches the DNA and alters
the genetic material. Without chemicals the microorganism is destroyed and
is unable to reproduce. UVC, combined with the right filter technology, is
the optimal solution for cost effective and safe maintenance for HVAC
systems.
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