UV Disinfection of Air in Healthcare and Hospitals

 

It is now well known that infectious diseases such as MRSA can be spread by airborne transmission in addition to physical transport (on clothing, surgical instruments, etc). Nosocomial infection (infection originating in hospitals) is now a major problem in many health-care facilities .

Given these statistics, it is not surprising that health care authorities around the world are continuously seeking new ways of controlling the problem.

UV is highly effective against MRSA and many other pathogenic microorganisms and therefore has the potential for reducing the spread of airborne infections in hospital buildings.

MOBILE AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEMS

Hanovia NQ500 and NQ Clarifier are ideal for applications requiring an urgent solution to control microbial airborne infections. These compact mobile units can easily and quickly be brought in the room at risk.

Consisting of three levels of mechanical filtration as well as a UV purification zone, the NQ500 constantly produces purified and sanitised air, with a uniform optimisation of air flow and air volume within the entire room. The technology is patented, well proven and also responds to the norm ISO 14644 for clean rooms achieving an ISO 6. This system is ideal for high risk areas such as intensive care, chemoterapy, clinical hematology, endoscopic procedures, pediatric, and positive and negative pressure isolation wards.

 

Within a very short period of time, the NQ Clarifier system filters and purifies, thus improving the indoor air quality in various locations such as hospitals, clinics, private rooms,and waiting areas. This unit has four levels of filtration as well as a UV purification zone, making this equipment ideal for all general applications.

INSTALLATION IN AIR DUCTS

Compact and easy to install within existing ductwork, Hanovia UV systems are silent in operation and can treat up to 4m3/second of air per lamp. They are virtually maintenance-free, the only regular requirement being the replacement of the UV lamp twice a year, a simple operation that can be carried out by general maintenance staff. UV technology is already widely used within the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries to destroy spoilage organisms and pathogens

 

Hanovia installation in St Andrea Hospital, Rome

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