ShareUltraviolet germicidal irradiation: current best practices.
Author(s) : MARTIN S. B., DUNN C., FREIHAUT J. D., et al.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) has been shown to kill harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi in air systems. This article covers best practices for using UVGI, including placing the UVGI system inside air ducts and in occupant spaces. It also summarizes information presented in a new UVGI chapter in the 2008 ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment.
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- Original title: Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation: current best practices.
- Record ID : 2009-1232
- Languages: English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 50 - n. 8
- Publication date: 2008/08
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Themes:
Other air-conditioning equipment;
Indoor air quality - Keywords: Irradiation; Microorganism; Ventilation; Ultraviolet; Air quality; Duct; Air conditioning
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- Languages : English
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- Languages : English
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- Date : 2010/01
- Languages : Chinese
- Source: HV & AC - vol. 40 - n. 233
- Formats : PDF
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- Date : 2007/06/10
- Languages : English
- Source: Clima 2007. WellBeing Indoors. Proceedings of the 9th REHVA World Congress [CD-ROM + Abstract book].
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- Date : 2008/11
- Languages : English
- Source: RACA Journal - vol. 24 - n. 9
- Formats : PDF
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