With this independent, third party verification, UV Resources has demonstrated that its GLO™ family of Upper-Room UV fixtures meet ozone emission concentration limits of less than 0.005 ppm (5 ppb). The UL 2998 ozone emission standard is 10 times less than current levels permitted under...
Ventilation improvements in K-12 schools are a cost-effective public health measure, according to a recent study from Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, As part of six recommend actions for school administrators, study authors advocate the use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation as a “proven technologies...
As schools nationwide ready to welcome students and faculty back to in-person learning many resources are available to help administrators make sure buildings are safe. You find information discussing: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools from the U.S. Department of Education; K-12 Schools...
School districts nationwide have an unprecedented opportunity to upgrade HVAC systems and physical plants that could transform the quality of air students and teachers breathe. A recent study from the LANCET COVID-19 Commission, “Designing infectious disease resilience into school buildings through improvements to ventilation and...
UV Resources, a leader in UV C decontamination and HVAC efficiency solutions, today announced that its airstream disinfection systems have been certified by Intertek to meet UL 2998, a zero ozone verification standard. The UL 2998 standard reaches beyond enforced limits to ensure the company’s 253.7...
The Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UV-C) wavelength is an invaluable tool for an HVACR system. By leveraging germicidal energy to keep refrigeration coils free of microbial growth, facility managers also enjoy the benefit of reducing the spread of airborne infectious agents. However, some facility managers may...
When people first see the futuristic blue hue of an ultravioet-c (UV-C) lamp, some might think ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a recent invention. Yet, knowledge of UV-C goes back well over 100 years, having gone through various phases of development. Here’s a brief history...
Clean air is not only good for your lungs, but also for your brain, according to new research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Center for Health and the Global Environment. To help conserve energy, building engineers have made significant progress over...