UV Germicidal Irradiation Overview

Ultraviolet light has four principal wavelengths: UV-A, UV-B, UV-C and UV-V. Omnitec Design uses a patented UV-C Lamp, which produces UV-C radiation. The Center for Disease Control recommends a combination of UV germicidal irradiation and HEPA filtration for destroying airborne viruses such as Tuberculosis. UV-V radiation is primarily used for oxidization, which will neutralize odors in the air.  Both UV wavelengths work together to destroy the bio-contaminant. The UV germicidal irradiation penetrates the cell’s membrane destroying the cell’s DNA while the UV-V radiation destroys the chemicals of the dead cell.

For UV germicidal irradiation to be effective in moving air purification, two conditions must be met.  First, the bio-contaminants must be exposed to the UV germicidal radiation long enough for the radiation to penetrate the cell.  Secondly, the UV-C source must have enough intensity to create an eradication zone.

Our ultraviolet modules accomplish both of these conditions.