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The LightTech blog, supplier of our UV lamps

Our supplier is a global leader in UV lamp solutions. Blog posts are displayed in reverse chronological order, so the most recent post appears first at the top of the website. Most of our UV technology-related applications are featured in the news section. To read the blog, click the "Read" button.
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UV news from IUVA (International Ultraviolet Association)

IUVA is the leading authority in the field of UV applications and serves as a global resource and advocate for the educational, industrial, research, and public sectors. To read the news, click the "Read" button.
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UV radiation dose required for inactivation of microorganisms

There are tables that specify the energy dose of ultraviolet radiation required to destroy microorganisms. These help us determine the appropriate UV dose to use. We would like to present the LightTech UV dose table for our UV lamps.
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Ozone against coronavirus. Effective ozone concentrations (ppm) and exposure times for the destruction of bacteria, viruses, molds and fungi.

The scientific article published by PMC Europe also refers to the differences between ozone, UV light and chemical disinfection.
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UVGI disinfection technology / permitted UVC exposure time for EU workers

REHWA is the European Federation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Associations. REHWA provides a brief overview of UVGI disinfection technology. The permissible exposure time to UVC radiation for workers in the EU can be calculated as described in this article. To read the article, click the “Read” button.
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Bonding, Nonbonding and Antibonding ozone depending on the production method

There are three types of ozone, depending on the industrial production method. Bonded ozone produced using VUV lamps has more advantageous properties than ozone produced by corona discharge and ionization.
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EN 16282-8:2017 - Equipment and components for ventilation in commercial kitchens

This European standard specifies the requirements for the design, construction, and operation of equipment intended for handling aerosols in the kitchen, including technical, safety, ergonomic, and hygienic characteristics. This purchasing information is intended solely to help you preview the content of the standard. You must purchase the standard yourself, as it cannot be shared with others. To read the purchase information, click the “Read” button.
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Aerosol separators and aerosol and grease treatment systems

The technical report published by DMT (TÜV NORD GROUP) concerns the evaluation of the fractional separation efficiency of aerosol separators used in commercial kitchens.
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HVAC air and surface disinfection with UV-C

This article provides technical guidance on using UV-C light to continuously reduce and even prevent the growth of harmful microbes in HVAC systems and the spread of infectious pathogens in airflow. To read the article, click the "Read" button.
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UVGI Rating Values (URV)

The URV system classifies UVGI air treatment systems based on the dose they produce. Any UV air treatment system can be classified into one of the 25 UV dose ranges, as shown in the table in Annex G of the Kowalski UVGI Manual.
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UV-C Disinfection Technology: Overview of applications and benefits

The European lighting industry, in cooperation with European lawmakers, provides a robust regulatory framework with simple and reasonable standards to promote the use of UV-C disinfection technology in the market and for the benefit of the public. LIGHTINGEUROPE offers an overview of the current state of this disinfection technology.
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"Canyon Wall Effect"

How can we use UV-C to eliminate the "Canyon Wall Effect" on textured surfaces in healthcare?
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