Updated cleaning protocols and proactive sanitation and disinfection measures will be a part of businesses cleaning routine. In particular, industrial disinfection cleaning services are more important than ever to the health and safety of your employees. That’s why continuing to sanitize and disinfect your facility will help to reassure people who are making their way back out into the workplace. UVC light disinfection is one of the best ways to help clean and disinfect your facility.
What Is UVC Light Disinfection For HVAC System
UVGI for HVAC systems is a disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions. UCGI refers to ultraviolet light with wavelengths between 200 – 280 nanometers (nm). Light in the UVGI wavelength can be used for disinfecting duct work, sterilizing surfaces, destroying harmful micro-organisms in food products and in air.
UVGI for HVAC systems utilize Germicidal lamps to sterilize workspaces and tools used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food production facilities and other production facilities. This method of disinfection uses a short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms, leaving them unable to perform vital functions. Germicidal lamps are used to sterilize workspaces and tools used in biology laboratories and medical facilities.
How UVC Lighting At The Coil Works?
UVC lighting at the coil (also known as In-duct UVGI systems) are mounted inside AHUs or ventilation ductwork. When selected to produce appropriate irradiance levels, in-duct systems can be effective for air disinfection. An in-duct air disinfection system inactivates microbes suspended in the air (e.g., viable influenza viruses) as they move through the duct or AHU, so the organism is no longer capable of causing and spreading disease. Not only that, but UVC in HVAC is designed to save energy and maintenance costs associated with the ventilation Systems. Mold (biofilm) on coils of only 0.002 can reduce efficiency by 37%. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is the most effective and practical solution for industrial facilities. Since they are installed close to the coil, UVC light can help to restore coil capacity. It also has the ability to return HVAC systems close to the original system, while also killing bacterial growth by shrinking biofilm on the coil
In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), “approximately 30% of all commercial buildings have significant IAQ problems, and ventilation systems are implicated in the spread of infection and pollutants.” Therefore, using UVC light in a facility’s duct system close to the coil can restore coil capacity, return the HVAC close to the original system, and kill bacterial growth by shrinking biofilm on the coil”.
UVC Light Solutions For Your Facility
UVC Light Disinfection Wands
UVC hand-held wand is a device designed to deactivate surface mold, bacteria, viruses and yeast. This wand is ideal for food processing, healthcare, commercial and institutional environments. Approved by the USDA and FDA for surface decontamination, the wand is suitable for a variety of specialized uses for surface decontamination and mold remediation. Some of the best UVC uses for the Handheld Wand include:
- Food preparation, processing and packaging areas to reduce pathogens such Coliform, Salmonella, E.coli, Staphylococcus, Listeria
- Laboratories and cleanrooms to prevent cross-contamination
- Hard to reach and high-touch surfaces such keyboards, doorknobs, machinery…etc.
Mobile Remote UVC Disinfection System
The Mobile Remote UVC Disinfection System is portable to help to bring the power of highly concentrated UVC light technology wherever it is needed for air and surface decontamination. This system provides mold and bacteria control in laboratories, cleanrooms, as well as food preparation and processing plants. The most common UVC uses for the Mobile Remote UVC Disinfection System include:
- Full room sanitization
- Mold and bacteria control in food processing areas
- Laboratories and cleanrooms to prevent cross-contamination
Ceiling/Wall Mountable Germicidal UVC System
The Ceiling/Wall Mountable Germicidal UVC System is designed to provide rapid and effective on-site decontamination and sterilization utilizing high powered UVC energy. It can be installed in either a ceiling or a wall. The UVC Panel attacks pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and mold, on surfaces and in the air. Its UVC Emitters provide the best and longest-lasting UVC performance available. Some of the most common UVC uses for the Ceiling/Wall Mountable System include:
- Full room disinfecting and sanitizing
- Disinfecting and sanitizing incoming and outgoing packages in shipping and receiving rooms
Now is the perfect time to consider using UVC Disinfectant lighting in your industrial facility. Consider installing UVC Light disinfection systems to disinfect and protect your employees from harmful bacteria and viruses.
How Hughes Environmental Can Help
Not only can we help disinfect your facility with UVC, we can help verify that certain areas of your facility are clean with our COVID-19 hard surface testing. A member of Hughes Environmental will swab high-touch areas around your facility to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19 or coronavirus) on surfaces based on the CDC 2019-nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel protocol.
Hughes Environmental’s technicians are experienced and trained to meet your facility’s safety requirements.
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