Compiled by Isabel “Izzy” Medeiros and James P. Malley, Jr., Ph.D., University of New Hampshire Owners and operators of UV technology are an important stakeholder group; these professionals have limited time and often prefer to remain anonymous when providing feedback. For this quarter, Operator’s Corner did not receive feedback in the Transportation sector and so has … [Read more...] about UV Applications in Transportation and Water Reuse
Applications
Brewing Success Stories in UV Disinfection Technology
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, UV Solutions In the United States, 2024 retail dollar sales of craft beer increased 3%, to $28.8 billion, and now account for 24.7% of the $117 billion US beer market, according to the Brewers Association, which represents small and independent craft brewers. Of that multi-billion-dollar beer market, 79% of all beer was domestically … [Read more...] about Brewing Success Stories in UV Disinfection Technology
Light Progress and Partners Install UV-C GUV Technologies in Senior Living Facility
The Aim: Evaluate UV-C GUV for Indoor Air Quality, Health Outcomes, Energy Efficiency By Liz Stevens Light Progress, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a maker of UV-C disinfection technology, in partnership with Minnesota electrical contractor Noble Electric, has completed the pilot installation phase of a germicidal UV-C study project at Cardigan Ridge, a Minneapolis memory care … [Read more...] about Light Progress and Partners Install UV-C GUV Technologies in Senior Living Facility
XCMR Implements UV-C for Personal Respiratory Protection
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV Solutions XCMR, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a 2024 IUVA Americas RadLaunch awardee, is a UV technology startup on a quest to combat airborne pathogen transmission. In the current era of pathogens, pandemics and antibacterial resistance, novel germicidal methods are sorely needed, since many of the usual methods – bulky respirators, chemical … [Read more...] about XCMR Implements UV-C for Personal Respiratory Protection
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
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