Liz Stevens, writer, UV Solutions At the 2022 IUVA Americas Conference, Jennifer Osgood of CDM Smith presented a paper, coauthored by Dave MacNevin, entitled, “Reuse Innovation with UV Advanced Oxidation.” The paper discussed details of Florida-based Palm Beach County’s Green Cay Phase 2 Project, overseen by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department, to expand the … [Read more...] about Innovation: Water Purification with UV Advanced Oxidation
2023 Quarter 3
Commercialization Timing of Larger Scale UV-C LED-Based Water Treatment Systems
By Oliver Lawal and Andrea Martinez, AquiSense Technologies Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the UV industry, then it’s likely you’ve had more than one conversation about UV-C LEDs in the past few years. Whether you personally believe they already are commercialized, are two years away or are farther than 10 years, it’s undeniable that the tone has shifted from “will … [Read more...] about Commercialization Timing of Larger Scale UV-C LED-Based Water Treatment Systems
A Rapid Read-Out Biological Indicator Subsystem for UV-C and Far UV Disinfection Assurance: Part 1
Originally written by Dr. Eugene I. Gordon Ph.D., IEEE Fellow and Edison Medal Recipient, and Peter E. Gordon MSEE, in April 2012. Updated in July 2023 by Peter E. Gordon for the benefit of the UV-C and Far UV solution design and global user community. Provisional Patent has been filed. The utility of biodosimetry in the water treatment space has been well documented since the … [Read more...] about A Rapid Read-Out Biological Indicator Subsystem for UV-C and Far UV Disinfection Assurance: Part 1
Designing for Surface Decontamination with UV-C LEDs: A Review of UV Reflectance Materials
By Amy Hedrick, CEO/Founder, Cleanbox Technology In designing a UV-C-based product for multi-material, multi-dimensional surface decontamination, there are several critical components to consider. These components include the size of the objects being decontaminated, the complication of the surface structure of those objects and the various means by which UV-C efficacy can … [Read more...] about Designing for Surface Decontamination with UV-C LEDs: A Review of UV Reflectance Materials
UV Treatment: Driving Global Momentum for Sustainable Wastewater Reuse
By Giuseppe Faretra, Regional Sales Manager for West and Central Europe, Nuvonic Governments worldwide are striving to find effective solutions to address the planet’s environmental challenges. One area that’s coming into sharp focus is the treatment and reuse of municipal wastewater. Wastewater treatment facilities play a vital role in maintaining public health by removing … [Read more...] about UV Treatment: Driving Global Momentum for Sustainable Wastewater Reuse
Achieving Consensus on GUV in Public Spaces Workshop Earns “Wow” Response
By Troy Cowan, IUVA Healthcare/UV Working Group A most memorable and productive workshop on “Achieving Consensus on GUV in Public Spaces” was held in Atlanta, June 6-8, 2023. By all accounts, the event may have had the greatest concentration of GUV expertise in the world, with 69 in-person and 50+ virtual attendees from 13 countries. The attendees represented more than 70 … [Read more...] about Achieving Consensus on GUV in Public Spaces Workshop Earns “Wow” Response
UVGI Study on the Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19 at the 2022 Munich Oktoberfest
By Marc de Samber, research fellow; Dirk Seifert, UV-C Application Specialist; and Martin Creusen, Standards and Regulations professional, Signify Large indoor events, such as tradeshows or festivities, bring together crowds of people in high-density settings. These people often are highly active, quite noisy and move around a lot. This leads to high levels of exhaled air … [Read more...] about UVGI Study on the Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19 at the 2022 Munich Oktoberfest
Focus On Healthcare/UV Disinfection: Rethinking How We Communicate about GUV
Troy Cowan IUVA Healthcare/UV Working Group facilitator Over the last 12 months, in conferences, workshops and meetings, there has been the constant message that those in the germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) industry need to do a better job of communicating and educating the public about the benefits and advantages of GUV technologies in the disinfection world. It came up … [Read more...] about Focus On Healthcare/UV Disinfection: Rethinking How We Communicate about GUV
Focus on Water: UV Water-Related Presentations to be Featured at Upcoming Events
Castine A. Bernardy Ph.D. Candidate, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire James P. Malley Jr., Ph.D. Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire WEFTEC23: September 2023 The 96th Annual WEFTEC – Technical Exhibition & Conference will occur September 30 to October 4, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois, and has the … [Read more...] about Focus on Water: UV Water-Related Presentations to be Featured at Upcoming Events