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
2024 Quarter 3
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
Regulations and Standards on Application of UV Light for Water, Food and Beverages
By Danny Bayliss, Campden BRI; Keith Warriner & Mahdiyeh Hasani, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph; Tatiana Koutchma, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada In this article, members of the IUVA Food & Beverage Committee reviewed and summarized the historical perspective and updates to regulations and standards related to the application of UV for water, food … [Read more...] about Regulations and Standards on Application of UV Light for Water, Food and Beverages
Digital UV Sensors Simplify Measurement and Control
By Tilman Weiss, sglux, and Fred Perry, Boston Electronics Irradiance is the term for the optical energy falling on a surface in units of watts per unit area. In the measurement and control of light for purposes of disinfecting or curing a surface or a volume, usually not only the total optical energy but more specifically the energy within a defined spectral interval is … [Read more...] about Digital UV Sensors Simplify Measurement and Control