As per a report published by the Global Lighting Association, “UVC treatment is an established technology for disinfection and has been applied extensively since 1910 when it was discovered that it can neutralize microorganisms such as bacteria, moulds and yeasts, as well as – and very importantly – viruses.

The effectiveness of UVC radiation as a disinfectant is determined by:

• Action spectrum of the microorganisms and/or viruses
• The wavelength of the UVC radiation (common unit: nm)
• UVC dose, or fluence, (UVC energy/unit area, common units: J/m2 or mJ/cm2) which is the product of:
• UVC irradiance, which is the UV-C power/unit area (common units: W/m2 or μW/cm2); and
• Amount of time the microorganism or virus is exposed to the radiation (common unit: s).”

Importance Water Purifier Services

Keeping the body hydrated is vital for the health of both kids and adults. More than 60% of the human body constitute water which makes half of the human body weight. The human body performs all kind of physical activities, and almost all of it needs pure water.

The brain and heart are composed of 73% water, the skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidney are 79% water. Blood has a large amount of water, which carries oxygen to the cells of our body.

Drinking water if not cleaned properly may develop bacteria, viruses or parasites(pathogens), that can be harmful to your body. These pathogens can make kids and adults sick. Drinking such water is not recommended for drinking.

One of the most effective ways of eradicating pathogens from water is the use of UVC light. OSRAM PURITEC® HNS® UVCproduced in Europe is ozone free solution. These germicidal lamps emit UVC light at 254 nm, which is very close to the highest effectiveness. These UVC Light lamps easily fit into the fittings developed for water purification. 

The provision of clean water is one of the most significant determinants at home as well as in educational establishments. The physical and mental growth of the child is directly affected by the quality of water. Water purifiers with obsolete UV-C light may not be able to completely eradicate the presence of these harmful pathogens. It is essential to change the UV-C tube during service of the water purifier – be it at home or at educational institutions.

The UVC light emitted generates purification light that breaks down the DNA (fundamental building block) of the bacteria’s cell and stops it from multiplying and stopping the growth of the virus completely. The UVC light is the answer to the water purifier needs of household as well as educational institutions.

OSRAM is one of the very few trusted suppliers of UV-C lamps to most of the leading Water Purifier brands – specifically in the household Water Purifier segment. Every Blue light tube, not necessarily a genuine UVC producing tube.
Few other applications of OSRAM HNS® UVC lamps are – Hospitals, Doctors’ practices, Offices, Storage rooms, Food processing units, Restaurants etc.

For detailed product specifications of HNS® UVC Lamps, please visit: https://www.osram.com/pia/applications/industry/purification/air_purification.jsp

UVC Tubes, best known for water purification in a large number of household water purifier services, has another important aspect of air purification in HVAC or Air Ducts

As movie halls or multiplexes across the globe begin to reopen, owners are now focussing actively to address issues around health and safety. As part of post-pandemic precautionary measures, one needs to ensure premises are clean and provide germ-free air to staff as well as the viewers.

This also leads us to question if the AC Duct or the HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)  systems used in these public premises are running safely, emitting bacteria/ virus-free air? The answer to this is the use of UVC Tubes.

How UVC Tubes Disinfect the Air Circulating through HVAC system or AC Ducts?

Movies have always been an integral part of our society and are one of the prime sources of entertainment across not only India but also the globe. Multiplexes have multiplied in double-digit numbers over the past decade and are anticipated to develop even more.

As more people started flocking to theatres, their safety and mental satisfaction has become of prime importance for the theatre and multiplex owners. A clean, safe and healthy environment is essential for a better movie-watching experience more than ever today.

Today modern theatres or multiplexes are equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video facilities, luxury recliners and other comfort-building factors, like top-class AC Duct or HVAC systems that attract audiences in large numbers.

These AC Ducts or HVAC systems keep the air cool and also keep humidity in check. However, microbes may start formulating in humid places. While these HVAC systems keep the environment clean, over a period of time they may become a breeding ground for microbial pollutants.

If the pollutants start to mutate, they may with air passing through the vents, create harmful virus-filled air that could lead to contamination. To eradicate and combat these pollutants, UVC Tubes is recommended.

UVC tubes can be installed in the ventilation ducts of these HVAC systems ensuring clean breathable air is released. When the air passes through the AC ducts or HVAC systems, the UVC suppresses the formation of the bacteria by breaking the building block (DNA) and stopping it from multiplying.

UVC Tubes – Is the Use Economical?

UVC Tubes used in air purification is more economical and efficient than other air filtration and cleaning methods and is recommended for public premises such as theatres or multiplexes.

UVC Tubes : The Expertise of Osram

UVC tubes, designed for specific requirements of HVAC or AC Ducts is one of the core areas of expertise for OSRAM:

Most people don’t think of light as a means of purifying or disinfecting, but special OSRAM “germicidal” lamps emit high-intensity ultraviolet light that purifies the air, water, and surfaces without the use of harsh chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

OSRAM PURITEC® HNS® UVC germicidal tubes emit light at 254 nm, which is very close to the maximum effectiveness, and are ozone-free. The installation of these UVC tubes is effortless often done by technicians as they fit easily into the UVC fixtures specifically developed for HVAC ventilation ducts.

When the air passes through the air ducts, the UVC Tubes radiation breaks down the DNA (fundamental building block) of the bacteria’s cell and stops it from multiplying, thereby providing safe, clean air to the large crowds shuffling in and out of a multiplex.

Multiplexes will always be an influential part of our life, and the use of UVC tubes assist considerably in ensuring theatres are free from harmful pollutants.

OSRAM HNS® UVC tubes are now also used in air purification devices for – hospitals, doctors’ practices, offices, storage rooms, food processing units, malls, etc.

Click here to learn how you can keep your customers and staff safe during these times.

For detailed product specifications of OSRAM HNS® UVC lamps and to view more of our range, visit: https://www.osram.com/pia/applications/industry/purification/air_purification.jsp

 The pandemic has shed new light on health and safety practices across the globe. As countries reopen and industries take cautious steps towards normalcy, providing safer, virus-free air in large public spaces to staff and customers becomes a concern.

Is the air quality generated from these HVAC or AC Ducts breathable? Is UVC light being used to help combat and disinfect against malignant microorganisms?

 UVC light can play a vital role in disinfecting the air circulating through HVAC or AC Ducts in restaurants:

The ease of installation by technical people, low maintenance and supervision, smaller space requirements have also led to the growing demand for UVC technology in large commercial establishments such as malls, fine-dining restaurants, supermarkets and theatres.

Fine dining restaurants are known for their great ambience and a thriving hotspot for recreation, food and social gatherings. Other than food and ambience, another crucial aspect of a good restaurant is cleanliness.

Cleanliness is limited to the furniture or cutlery and the quality of the indoor air being emitted from the HVAC or AC Ducts. Good indoor air quality is quintessential for restaurants to ensure a healthy and comfortable environment for employees along with the customers visiting the place.

Most restaurants are equipped with an AC Duct or HVAC system to keep indoor air comfortably warm or cold as per the season of the year. The AC Ducts or HVAC systems keep the restaurant’s temperature at the best level, thereby producing a perfect atmosphere for the customers to feast and make every moment memorable.

Throughout the year, restaurant owners strive hard to keep these HVAC or AC Ducts in ideal condition, which may over time get polluted. Bacteria, viruses, moulds etc. may accumulate and if not treated soon, can begin to reproduce. This can be a problem with flowing air and serve as an outlet for bacteria/ virus to spread inside the restaurant.

One of the tested methods to get rid of these bacteria and germs effectively is the use of a UVC purification system.

OSRAM offers a range of UVC light tubes specifically designed for HVAC or AC Ducts to provide clean air in restaurants. 

Most people don’t think of light as a means of purifying or disinfecting, but special OSRAM “germicidal” lamps emit high-intensity ultraviolet light that purifies the air, water, and surfaces without the use of harsh chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

OSRAM PURITEC® HNS® UVC germicidal lamps emit light at 254 nm, which is very close to the maximum effectiveness, and are ozone-free.

UVC light lamps can be installed inside UVC fixtures specifically developed for the HVAC or AC Duct system. When the air passes through these ducts, the UVC rays can destroy the DNA of microbes like mould, bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the line of sight of the UVC tube.

The UVC radiation kills the bacteria by stopping them from mutating further by breaking their cell structure. Thus killing any chances of further contamination.

To summarize, OSRAM UVC light tubes have the following benefits that are best suited for your HVAC systems:

• Low-pressure Hg discharge lamp
• RoHS compliant
• With UVC transparent long-life coating
• Soft glass tube
• Single UVC peak @ 254nm
• Not generating ozone
• High efficiency

OSRAM HNS® UVC lamps are also used in air purification devices for – hospitals, doctors’ practices, offices, storage rooms, food processing units, malls, etc.

Click here to learn how you can keep your customers and staff safe during these times.

For detailed product specifications of OSRAM HNS® UVC lamps and to view more of our range, visit: https://www.osram.com/pia/applications/industry/purification/air_purification.jsp

HVAC or AC Duct systems are used in big commercial establishments across India. To ensure the quality of air generated is germ-free, usage of OSRAM HSN® UVC tube is recommended, especially in larger setups like hypermarkets or supermarkets.

Can supermarkets make the HVAC or AC Duct free from turning into a breeding ground for germs, bacteria and viruses?

Before the pandemic, millions across India and the globe would carry out daily purchases at supermarkets. Supermarkets had evolved to more than just places to purchase groceries and where one could experience new products, taste samples, drink a coffee or eat a sandwich as they pushed their grocery carts across various aisles and their children played in makeshift play areas with others.

Socializing and moving about freely as we carried out routine tasks were made pleasurable. However, today’s shopper faces a different scenario while shopping for basic needs and essentials.

Questions that loom include-

Is this safe?

Am I compromising on my health or my family’s health by being here? Am I risking my health?

Solutions to curb the spreading of germs and viruses and create clean air in supermarkets

As the world steps into the new normal, health and safety rules become more stringent and we look to new ways to adapt and provide consumers with a safe shopping experience. Larger supermarkets, hypermarkets, malls need to step up measures to help customers shop at ease and safely.

Besides following the health & safety protocol stated by local authorities and the WHO, they need to find solutions that address their customers’ concerns and ensure their supermarket staff are working in a safe and healthy environment.

An effective way to tackle and curb the spreading of germs or virus and provide healthier air for all is with the help of UVC technology which proves to be cost-effective, reliable and is a safe technology that keeps HVAC or AC Duct systems functioning for long.

Supermarkets, hospitals, factories across the world majorly rely on HVAC or AC Duct systems. These premises need to be disinfected regularly as they are often crowded, have large groups of people working in shifts or visiting across the day. They are also often filled with fumes, heat and excessive humidity.

As a result, the HVAC or AC Duct systems need to be maintained properly to prevent the accumulation of viruses and bacteria. If left untreated, they attach to the AC ducts and are released via the vents.

The Lincoln Tech blog states contamination of this level on HVAC or AC Duct systems should not be ignored. This often contributes to building-related diseases, like viral or bacterial infections, allergic rhinitis, asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis….’.

They further report, ‘Proper air filtration is the first line of defence against the circulation of microbes within your HVAC or AC Duct system. With the right conditions and proper installation, UV lights can effectively kill viruses, mold, and bacteria.’

The simple UVC Lamps installed in the HVAC systems or the AC ventilation ducts help purify the air.

By destroying the DNA and RNA of the microorganisms such as bacteria, molds, yeasts, etc., these UVC Lamps allow clean, pure air to flow across. They further help prevent viruses and bacteria from multiplying and spreading.

OSRAM provides a range of HSN® UVC Lamps designed for HVAC or AC ducts

 This viable option uses Ultraviolet (UVC) purification technology. The purification effect is obtained with wavelengths below 320 nm, with maximum effectiveness at 260 nm. OSRAM PURITEC® HNS® UVC germicidal lamps emit light at 254 nm, which is very close to the maximum effectiveness, and are ozone-free.

Cost-effective and the need of the hour, they help bring good quality air circulation across supermarkets and peace of mind to millions of shoppers and staff.

To summarize, OSRAM UVC lamps have the following benefits that are best suited for your HVAC or AC Ductsystems:

• Low-pressure Hg discharge lamp
• RoHS compliant
• With UVC transparent long-life coating
• Soft glass tube
• Single UVC peak @ 254nm
• Not generating ozone
• High efficiency

Equipped with the latest European technology, OSRAM UVC lamps offer value and benefits to users. Based in Munich, Germany, OSRAMis a trusted name and is a more than a century-old brand.

Click here to learn how you can keep your customers and staff safe during these times. For detailed product specifications of OSRAM HNS® UVC Lamps and to view more of our range, visit: https://www.osram.com/pia/applications/industry/purification/air_purification.jsp