IUVA One Water Castine A. Bernardy, Ph.D. CDM Smith, Manchester, NH James P. Malley Jr., Ph.D., Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of New Hampshire This issue’s column provides an overview of the global market for UV disinfection technology, a survey of recent publications related to “One Water” and a summary of research efforts currently underway. A … [Read more...] about Focus on Water: One Water Market Forecast, Research and Presentations
Articles
Method for the Measurement of the UV Output of an Underwater Combination of a Monochromatic (254 nm) Low-Pressure UV Lamp and Quartz Sleeve
Editor’s Note: IUVA has approved the protocol: Method for the Measurement of the UV Output of an Underwater Combination of a Monochromatic (254 nm) Low-Pressure UV Lamp and Quartz Sleeve. The protocol was created by the IUVA Task Force on UV Lamp Measurement Underwater, with contributing authors Lianfeng Zhang (Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen), William A. … [Read more...] about Method for the Measurement of the UV Output of an Underwater Combination of a Monochromatic (254 nm) Low-Pressure UV Lamp and Quartz Sleeve
Focus on Water: UV Technology and One Water Research Around the Globe
IUVA One Water Castine A. Bernardy, Ph.D. CDM Smith James P. Malley Jr., Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief, UV Solutions, University of New Hampshire In a snapshot of the UV technology global market, The Business Research Company reports that the UV light disinfection market is projected to continue its strong growth, reaching $6.66 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate … [Read more...] about Focus on Water: UV Technology and One Water Research Around the Globe
Focus on Healthcare/Disinfection: Airborne Pathogens and Disease Outbreaks: Control Measures and Roles for UV
Ernest R. Blatchley III, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, F. ASCE, and Lee A. Rieth, Professor, Lyles School of Civil & Construction Engineering and Division of Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Purdue University Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The virus was discovered in Wuhan, China, in … [Read more...] about Focus on Healthcare/Disinfection: Airborne Pathogens and Disease Outbreaks: Control Measures and Roles for UV
Innovation Column: Innovative Dose Delivery for Upper-Air UVGI Systems
Shreeneet Rathi, SpaceUV Editor’s Note: Shreeneet Rathi presented “A new era of Upper Air UVGI Fixtures” at the 2023 IUVA World Congress. This Innovation Column expands on the technology discussed during that presentation. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical factor in maintaining healthy and safe environments, especially in healthcare settings and densely occupied … [Read more...] about Innovation Column: Innovative Dose Delivery for Upper-Air UVGI Systems
Operators Corner: Let Us Hear from Providers of GUV for Air and Surfaces
Isabel “Izzy” Medeiros MS Student, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire izzy.medeiros@unh.edu James P. Malley Jr., Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief, UV Solutions and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire jim.malley@unh.edu Owners and operators of UV technology are an important stakeholder group. These professionals … [Read more...] about Operators Corner: Let Us Hear from Providers of GUV for Air and Surfaces
Young Professionals News
IUVA YPs Converge in Orlando In May, the IUVA hosted its Americas conference in Orlando, Florida. It was great to see so many emerging professionals engaged in the UV industry and participating in our Trivia Night and “Ask Me Anything” panel. We hope our events helped you extend your network and gain some valuable advice from industry veterans! At the Trivia Night, we … [Read more...] about Young Professionals News
Future Disinfection of Touchscreens by Far UV-C LEDs: A Feasibility Study
By Ben Sicks, Oksana Gurow and Martin Hessling, Institute of Medical Engineering and Mechatronics of Ulm University of Applied Sciences With the global trend towards digitalization, the application of touchscreens also is increasing in all areas of life. 1 This includes everyday situations, such as public ticket machines, but also in medical facilities such as hospitals, 2 and … [Read more...] about Future Disinfection of Touchscreens by Far UV-C LEDs: A Feasibility Study
Measuring Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging in UV AOP
By Olya Keen, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Laith Furatian, Abbotsford-Mission Water and Sewer Services UV-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are relatively energy intensive compared to conventional water treatment, consuming on the order of 0.1 to 1.0 kWh/m3. 1 Thus, a rational design basis is important to avoid overdesign of AOP systems. Role of … [Read more...] about Measuring Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging in UV AOP
Ultraviolet and Electron Beam as Applied to Cannabis
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV Solutions The use of Cannabis sativa L., whether the industrial hemp variety, the medical variety or the recreational variety, is on the rise. Revenue in the US from cannabis sales is projected to reach nearly $42B in 2024, with significant growth expected in the years to come. While it still is a Schedule I illegal substance under federal law, the … [Read more...] about Ultraviolet and Electron Beam as Applied to Cannabis