UV bug killer clears the air in food processing

Recent independent tests show Hanovia UV disinfection systems highly effective at eliminating air-borne micro-organisms from air conditioning and ventilation systems in food processing facilities

Recent independent tests show UV disinfection systems from Hanovia to be highly effective at eliminating air-borne micro-organisms from air conditioning and ventilation systems in food processing facilities.

Easy to install in existing ductwork, a single UV unit exposes air flows of up to 2m3/sec to UV at wavelengths designed to kill micro-organisms.

Kill rates well in excess of 99% were achieved for organisms such as Bacillus subtillis and Penicillium chrysogenum, common food spoilage organisms.

UV disinfection is highly specific and works by destroying the DNA of micro-organisms, effectively killing them.

Silent in operation, UV units use no chemicals of any sort and are virtually maintenance-free.

The only requirement is that the UV-emitting arc-tube is replaced twice a year.

This is a simple operation and can be carried out by general maintenance staff.

The whole unit is compact, optimising ease of installation and integration within existing ductwork.

Hanovia is the UK leader in UV disinfection technology and can provide expert advice on a wide range of contamination problems.

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