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Company News | 2024/02/02

HC Hitech Ultraviolet (UV) water treatment disinfection

Ultraviolet (UV) water treatment disinfection systems, as advanced water treatment technologies, have been widely used in various fields such as drinking water, food and beverages, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment. However, to ensure their efficient operation and provide excellent disinfection effectiveness, we need to focus on some key aspects. Let's take a look at how to improve the efficiency of UV water treatment disinfection systems.


Firstly, we need to add pre-filter systems in order to improve transmittance of the UV sterilization, Pre-filter systems are designed to remove suspended solids, turbidity, organics, and other impurities from the water prior to UV disinfection. By doing so, they can help reduce interferences in the water and enhance UV light penetration, thereby improving the effectiveness of the disinfection process.


Increasing the UV dosage is a critical factor in enhancing the efficiency of a UV sterilizer.. This can be achieved by extending the contact time or increasing the number of UV lamps. It may involve adjusting the UV dosage based on water quality characteristics and the targeted microbial reduction goals.
Regular monitoring and maintenance of UV systems are essential to ensure their optimal performance and longevity.

The folllowing steps might be helpful for you to have healthy drinking water
1.Checking the lifespan of UV lamps: UV lamps have a limited lifespan and gradually lose their effectiveness over time. It is important to monitor the lamp's operating hours and replace them as recommended by the manufacturer. Regular lamp replacement ensures that the UV system is delivering the required UV intensity for effective disinfection.
2.Cleaning quartz sleeves: Quartz sleeves are transparent tubes that house the UV lamps and protect them from the water. Over time, mineral deposits, scaling, or organic matter can accumulate on the quartz sleeves, reducing UV transmittance. Regular cleaning of the quartz sleeves is necessary to maintain optimal UV transmission.
3.Checking UV intensity: UV intensity should be monitored periodically to ensure that the UV system is delivering the required dosage for effective microbial inactivation. UV intensity can be measured using a UV intensity meter, and the readings should be compared against the system's specifications or recommended guidelines. If the UV intensity falls below the desired level, it may indicate the need for lamp replacement or other maintenance actions.

 

 

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Shenzhen Hechuang Hitech CO., LTD. is a National High-tech Enterprise, which has won a number of invention patent technology awards.  We focuses on the Research, Development, Production and Application of UVC-LED Technology. It adopts innovative technologies of revolutionary optics and fluid science, which can kill bacteria and viruses in 0.2 seconds, with a killing rate of 99.9999%. Hechuang Hitech provides safer, more efficient and more humanized sterilization module design for Water Air and Surface Disinfection products.