Many Advantages of UV Light Disinfection Robots

Robots have been used in many areas of the medical field for decades, such as the Da Vinci robot that helps with surgeries and robots that roam from patient room to patient room with tablets allowing for tele-visits with your doctor. Robots assist with many other roles in the medical field such as disinfection robots equipped with ultraviolet (UV) lamps used to help sterilize surfaces.  

Disinfection robots are not a new idea, they have been around for a while although have gained increased attention amidst the coronavirus pandemic.  UV light disinfection is used in many industries to sterilize surfaces, air and water and is proven effective in the healthcare industry to help prevent the spread of infection.  Hospitals must be diligent in cleaning and sterilizing patient rooms as hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are a serious concern for patients and staff. 

The most commonly transmitted HAIs are from viruses and bacteria resistant to antibiotics and are also referred to as superbugs. Some of the most common superbugs include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and Clostridium difficile (C.diff).  It is estimated by the CDC that one in every 31 hospital patients will contract an HAI on any given day.  This puts patients and staff at risk of contracting a serious illness that causes pain, suffering and even death. 

UV Disinfection Robots Help to Prevent HAIs

A study by the National Institutes of Health, Application of Service Robots for Disinfection in Medical Institutions published in 2017 shows that ultraviolet light robots significantly reduced the burden of MRSA on patient room surfaces.  This was true for patients known to have had a MRSA infection.  UV light sterilization devices including UV light robots used in conjunction with manual cleaning and sterilization efforts are highly effective at reducing the amount of harmful pathogens on surfaces. 

UV light robots provide effective disinfection properties and many additional benefits such as automation, robots can be programmed to shut down in the presence of people and to find their way back to their charging station.  Robots are an investment that pays off with increased sterilization and no labor expenses.  The types of UVC germicidal lamps used in UVC robots are crucial to achieve maximum sterilization effectiveness. 

LightSources offers high-quality, high-performance UVC germicidal lamps used n a wide array of sterilization applications.  Our lighting engineers possess deep technical knowledge of UV radiation and offer custom designed sterilization lamps as well as prototype development.  Contact us with any questions on UVC germicidal lamps for UV light disinfection robots. 

UV Air Purifiers for HVAC Systems

UV air purifiers improve health and wellness by sterilizing and purifying the air we breathe. UV air purification systems can be installed in HVAC systems to quietly sterilize and clean the air with no hassle, no maintenance. UVC germicidal lamps are proven to be highly effective and air sterilization by eradicating bacteria, viruses, mold mildew and even dust from the air.

Keeping the air clean of these contaminants is important in public places such as nursing homes, hospitals, schools, doctor’s offices and many other environments. UV air purifiers are becoming more popular in residential homes as well as many people are realizing the benefits of UVC germicidal sterilization.  UV air purifiers which also produce ozone are proven to eliminate foul orders as well as harmful contaminants.

LightSources Provides Proven UVC Air Purification Lamps

LightSources Group is recognized worldwide for providing high tech fluorescent and UV lamp products. LightSources is a leading global supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in air purification, surface and water sterilization systems worldwide. Our skilled engineers possessing in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and offer custom designed solutions to meet your application needs.

UV radiation emitted at 254 nanometer (nm) is proven to kill viruses and bacteria instantly upon contact by penetrating the cell of these living organisms and rendering them unable to replicate. This instant exposure is proven highly effective at removing harmful contaminants to provide a safer environment without any harmful side effects.

LightSources offers vast global resources with personal customized service to meet your application needs.  Our UVC germicidal lamps include low-pressure, medium pressure and proprietary Amalgam technology.

LightSources is recognized worldwide as a leading global supplier of fluorescent and UV lamps and lighting solutions. Our engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV radiation in UVC germicidal application requirements. Contact us to learn more about UVC lamps for air purification systems and HVAC units.

UV Lamp Prototypes Developed with Your Patented Property

The LightSources Group provides assistance to OEMs large and small in developing patented lighting solutions with quick turn around on prototype products.  The LightSources Group offers vast resources which include LightSources in the U.S. and China, our European partner, LightTech which maintains a state-of-the-art, modern glass factory in Hungary, and our valued partners LCD Lighting, Cerlux, and Voltarc.  LCD Lighting specializes in miniature fluorescent lamps, Cerlux offers custom designed components and ceramic bases, and Voltarc is a leading global supplier of lighted signs in any application.

Together, The LightSources Group delivers expertise with all lighting solutions, partnering with you to develop your project with optimum performance at the specific wavelength required for your application.  We provide custom solutions with phosphor blends to reach your specific nanometer, nm, in either ozone generating or ozone free specifications.

LightSources Offers Prototype Solutions

LightSources provides in-depth knowledge and expertise to assist OEMs worldwide with project development to reach your goals.  We assist with development of your own patented products which enhance your brand awareness and increase your market share.  Our lighting solutions and custom lamps are found in virtually any lighting application including:

•        UV lamps used in screen printing applications

•        Tanning lamps with patented technology for a better, longer lasting tan

•        UV lamps utilized in processes to cure polymers, coatings and inks

•        High performance UVC germicidal lamps for instant sterilization and purification of air, water and surfaces

•        Specialty neon sign fluorescent lamps

•        Mini-fluorescent lamps for reliable avionic display and backlighting applications

LightSources offers proven lighting solutions with exceptional customer service.  Our engineers understand the technology behind all UV applications, providing the most effective lamp for your application.  We assist you in designing energy efficient applications with long lasting bulb performance to decrease costs while improving the quality of your process. 

With our vast resources, we provide experienced engineering services for effective prototype solutions which improve your process and lower your costs. Learn how to enhance your brand awareness with customized lamp components, bases and sockets in any color combination or designed to match your logo.

LightSources and our valued partners represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  We offer custom OEM oriented solutions which enhance your brand awareness and increase market share. Contact us today to learn more about developing your own patented products with our energy efficient, high performance fluorescent and UV lamps. 

UV Technology Delivers Powerful Water Sterilization

Ultraviolet (UV) technology delivers powerful water sterilization and purification to a multitude of applications worldwide.  UV radiation effective eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, harmful contaminants and microorganisms from water to provide safe water in many industries and processes which include water reclamation, waste water treatment plants, aquaculture and marine hatcheries, shipping industry and ballast water treatment systems, drinking water and municipalities water services.

UV Water Purification Aids Water Reclamation

Water reclamation and waste water treatment plants realize the benefits of UV technology in water purification systems.  Municipalities in cities, towns and rural areas are utilizing the benefits of instant water sterilization with UV germicidal lamps used in effective water treatment systems.

UV water treatment provides safe drinking water in water treatment systems to prevent illness from harmful water contaminants. 

Aquaculture and Marine Hatcheries

UV technology is proven to be highly effective at the disinfection of water in fish farms and hatcheries, promoting the health of marine life and the sustainability of our natural water supplies.  Aquariums and water preserves benefit from the effectiveness of UV radiation in eliminating harmful contaminants for healthy marine life.

Ballast Water Treatment Systems

The shipping industry is required to provide effective ballast water treatment systems on board their vessel beginning September of 2017.  UV lamps provide an effective and cost-efficient method of ballast water treatment, proven to eliminate harmful ocean marine life, viruses and bacteria to prevent the spread of disease throughout foreign waters. Maintaining effective ballast water treatment methods is recognized as one of the most important steps to take to preserve our planet’s oceans.

UV technology provides effective water sterilization which is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for meeting the requirements of the Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC).

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps for Water Sterilization

LightSources and our valued European partner, LightTech, provide leading UVC lighting solutions to water purification systems utilized around the globe. 

The LightSources Group consists of the world’s leading high-tech lamp designers and engineers available.  We are dedicated to continual improvement through research and development to deliver cutting edge, innovative lamp products that outperform the competition.  Contact us today to learn more about our UV germicidal lamp solutions for water purification solutions. 

Reduce Psoriasis Symptoms with UV Lamps

People that suffer from psoriasis experience dry, itchy patches of skin in raised, hardened lesions ranging from mild to moderate symptoms.  Conventional treatments such as topical ointments provide relief to some patients with mild to moderate symptoms but are not as effective to people with severe symptoms.

Phototherapy with Ultraviolet (UV) light is proven highly effective at controlling psoriasis symptoms, providing relief to patients suffering with this bothersome skin condition. Phototherapy imitates the sun’s natural healing effects when narrow-band UVB lamps are used for treatment along with lamps combining both UVA and UVB wavelengths.

UV Lamp for Psoriasis Treatment

UV lamp therapy for psoriasis treatment must be administered from a doctor’s office or a medical setting with the correct type of UV phototherapy lamp. Two types of UVB exposure may be prescribed with either narrow band or broad band wavelengths.  The main difference between the two is that the narrow band UVB lamps provide a smaller range of UV exposure.  

UVA wavelengths are also used to treat psoriasis although are typically used in combination with psoralen, a medication which increases the skin’s receptiveness to the UV wavelengths. This UV treatment with psoralen is called PUVA, which slows down the excessive growth of skins cells providing effective treatment.  Consistency is key to seeing results which may be visible in a few weeks to months. 

LightSources Provides UV Phototherapy Lamps for Psoriasis

LightSources is a leading supplier of UV phototherapy lamps used for a number of health conditions.  UV germicidal lamp technology is proven highly effective at eradicating harmful bacteria on the skin, and treating other conditions such as vitiligo, depression and acne. 

The LightSources Group offers patented products developed from extensive research and development, known for offering first to market UV lamp solutions.  Our skilled engineers are experienced in UV technology, developing innovative products and high-tech lighting solutions.

The LightSources Group is comprised of the leading high-tech lamp designers available today offering innovative lighting solutions with high performance UV lamp products.  We provide customized solutions with ongoing customer support.  Contact us today to speak with an engineer about our full line of phototherapy lamps and UV germicidal solutions. 

UV Technology Provides Effective Ballast Water Treatment

New requirements under the Ballast Water Treatment Convention took place last September of 2017 with all ships required to have effective treatment systems on board.  When ships are transporting freight through international waters, they must use ballast water to balance their vessel by picking up water in one port when low on freight and discharging in another port when picking up freight.  This use of ballast water has been identified as one of the greatest threats to the world's oceans. 

When ships pick up sea water they also pick up all the ocean life with it which includes microorganisms, viruses and bacteria.  The problem occurs when this water is released into a new, foreign environment which may not be prepared to control the new invading species.  Cases of invading mussels have practically shut down dams and ports when multiplying and attaching themselves to structures, invading jellyfish have all but destroyed fishing industries making ghost towns out of once thriving fishing ports.

Due to these very real threats which jeopardize the sustainability of the planet’s oceans, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) which is a subsidiary of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) began enforcing new standards for ships’ treatment of ballast water which must meet U.S. Coast Guard approval.

UV Germicidal Lamps Provide Effective Ballast Water Treatment

Ultraviolet (UV) light technology is proven to be highly effective at sterilizing water, air and surfaces.  With just seconds of exposure to UV radiation at the optimum wavelength of 254 nanometer (nm), viruses and bacteria are instantly eliminated.  UV germicidal lamps provide effective ballast water treatment methods which are completely safe for human exposure.  UV ballast water treatment provides effective results with U.S. Coast Guard approved methods, are safer than chemical treatment methods as there is no release of chemicals back into the water as with chemical treatment systems.

LightSources Offers UV Lamps for Ballast Water Treatment

LightSources offers UVC germicidal lamps which safely and effective treat ballast water in ships, meeting U.S. Coast Guard approval.  UV treatment of ballast water is safe, effective, and cost-efficient with low maintenance.  Long-lasting UV germicidal lamps from LightSources add value to any germicidal application with high performance and long life. 

LightSources is recognized as a leading high-tech lamp manufacturer with in-depth expertise in UV technology.  Contact us today to learn more about our high performing, long lasting and cost-efficient UV germicidal lamps.  

UV Lamps Effectively Treat Eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition affecting over 30 million Americans with some form of this irritating skin ailment. Eczema presents in various forms which include contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema and stasis dermatitis.  While symptoms may differ for each individual, the most common symptoms of all types of eczema include:

                Dry, sensitive skin

                Red, inflamed skin

                Extreme itching

                Oozing or crusting

                Swelling

In all forms of eczema, itchiness is one of the most common symptoms which can cause people to scratch harder sometimes until they bleed making the condition much worse.  Children and babies can develop eczema which is usually noticeable on their cheeks and chin although you may see symptoms anywhere on the body. Children often outgrow this condition, although for some people it does last into adulthood.

The exact cause of eczema is not known, but one thing is certain; people that suffer from the skin condition release from the itchy, red skin and the emotional turmoil it can cause.

LightSources Offers UV Phototherapy Lamps for Eczema

While some methods such as corticosteroids and topical ointments are effective for some people, they provide little relief for others. Ultraviolet light has been proven to be highly effective at controlling eczema outbreaks and improving bothersome symptoms.  UV light therapy, also referred to as phototherapy, is conducted with a specialty UV lamp for eczema under a doctor’s care. In some cases, you may be given a prescription for the right kind of lamp to use at home with your physician’s directions.

Phototherapy lamps which deliver UVA, UVB and UVB in narrowband wavelengths is most effective to control outbreaks and improve symptoms of this bothersome skin condition.

LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, are the leading manufacturers available in the industry today, providing lighting solutions to a multitude of industrial and commercial applications around the globe. We offer innovative lighting solutions that deliver long-lasting high-performance providing cost-saving efficiencies.

The LightSources group represents the leading high-tech lamp designers available today, offering specialty lamps and lighting solutions to a multitude of industries worldwide. Contact us to speak with an experienced engineer to learn more about our light therapy solutions which include UV lamps for eczema.

Make Sure Your Ballast Water Treatment System is USCG Approved

The Ballast Water Treatment Convention is what governs the responsibility of the shipping industry, specifically how ships traveling through international waters treat their ballast water. The Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC) established new standards effective September 2017 to address this issue which is considered one of the greatest threats to our planet’s oceans. The BWTC is enforced by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), a subsidiary of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

According to the most recent BWTC, all ships must be equipped with an effective ballast water treatment system that is approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). 

The Threat of Ships’ Ballast Water

When ships sail through international waters they hold ocean water in their ballast for balance depending on the weight of their cargo.  When delivering cargo in a foreign port, they will take on ballast water to compensate for the loss of weight and provide balance when sailing to their next destination.  When picking up cargo in one port, they may release their ballast water to allow for the additional weight. 

By releasing oceanic water into a foreign port, the ships’ ballast water also releases aquatic organisms which invade the foreign port, often with catastrophic consequences. Lifeforms such as mussels, clams, jellyfish, crabs, and many microorganisms including viruses and bacteria which are naked to the human eye invade foreign waters without the safeguard of their natural predators from their home environment. This allows the invading species to multiply, jeopardizing the health and wellness of fish and aquatic lifeforms and even threatens the health of human life inland.

Invading foreign mussels have nearly shut down dams and power plants when allowed to multiply uncontrollably, causing a great risk to the people living in these areas. Jellyfish have been known to destroy fishing industries when invading foreign ports and without their natural predators can be nearly impossible to eradicate. 

There is no question that the terms of the new BWTC are established to protect the environment, the sustainability of our world’s oceans and the people that live near these ports that depend upon the fishing industry for their livelihood.

LightSources Provides Ballast Water Treatment Systems with USCG Approval

The LightSources Group consists of the leading high-tech designers of fluorescent and UV lamps designed to harness powerful UVC radiation which quickly and effectively purifies and sterilizes water, air and surfaces.  Our UVC germicidal lamps are utilized and water purification systems around the globe, providing clean and safe drinking water and improving the environment with healthy, clean and sterilized water. UVC radiation successfully eradicates viruses and bacteria eliminating the risk of foreign invading species taking hold in a new port.

LightSources is dedicated to bringing innovative lamps and lighting solutions to the UVC germicidal industry, with patented products and proprietary technology based on continual research and development. Our Low Pressure (LP) Amalgam lamps provide a compact footprint which is convenient in the tight spaces of the ships ballast area and provides 30 to 35% increased efficiency over comparable lamps. Our Medium Pressure (MPUV) germicidal lamps provide an even more compact footprint which is ideal on smaller ships. We utilize proprietary LongLife™ technology designed for optimum germicidal effectiveness with the most effective wavelength at 254 nanometer (nm). 

The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading global supplier of UVC germicidal solutions, improving air and water quality around the globe.  Contact us today to speak with an experienced lighting engineer regarding our superior UVC germicidal lamps for ballast water treatment systems.

UV Lamps Provide Effective Acne Treatment

Acne is a widespread problem in the United States, with at least 85% of the nation’s adolescents suffering from this troublesome skin condition.  In some cases, acne continues into adulthood and leaves millions of people scarred when the condition is severe.  Conventional treatments might work for some, but they are not without complications and mixed results.  Antibiotics can be helpful but may build up an antibiotic resistance which has become an issue in the United States.  Topical treatments can be harsh leaving the skin feeling very dried out. 

Light Therapy Proving to Be Effective on Acne

Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is proving to be a solution for many that have been waiting for a safe, clean and effective acne treatment.  Combining blue light therapy with red light therapy is proven to effectively treat acne, bringing relief to long time sufferers.  Light is broken down into colors, then measured with wavelengths, known as nanometers (nm).  Blue light emitted at 415nm has strong antibacterial effects and is very effective at killing the bacteria causing acne to prevent breakouts.  Red light at a wavelength of 600nm to 700nm is proven to soothe inflammation while stimulating cell regeneration, healing and repair. 

LightSources is a Leading Supplier of Phototherapy Lamps

The LightSources group is recognized around the world for developing high-tech, high-performing lamps and lighting solutions for a multitude of applications, including our phototherapy lamps.  Phototherapy is proven useful treatment for a variety of ailments, especially skin conditions.  Light therapy is used to treat acne, psoriasis and eczema to name only a few conditions. 

Phototherapy is also proven as an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a form of depression that sets in when the daylight hours become shorter.  The LightSources group and our skilled engineers possess vast knowledge of all phototherapy applications, understanding the technology behind the products.  Not all phototherapy lamps are made the same.  Lamp producers must have a full grasp on the effectiveness of UVA, UVB and UVC technology and know which wavelength, or nanometer, is most effective for specific conditions. 

LightSources and our valued global partners are the leading producers of UV phototherapy lamps, providing light therapy solutions for various conditions to customers worldwide.  Contact us today to speak with an engineer to learn more about our phototherapy lamps.

UV Technology Provides Effective Air Purification

In-duct air purification systems are used in many settings without you even knowing it.  Purifying and sterilizing the air that we breathe is a health benefit to all of us and is even more critical to people suffering from respiratory disease such as asthma or immune deficiency conditions.  Air purification systems are widely used in HVAC systems in commercial buildings, nursing homes and hospitals, with ultraviolet (UV) energy effectively and safely cleansing the air we breathe. 

UVC In-Duct Air Purification

The energy from UV light is used in a wide variety of applications, and is widely used to sterilize air, water and surfaces.  UV light is broken down into color, measured by wavelengths referred to as nanometers (nm).  UVC light emitted at specific wavelengths, especially at 254 nm is proven to be very effective at instantly eradicating harmful contaminants, bacteria and viruses.  UV air purification even eliminates odors caused by contaminants in the air, leaving the air we breathe clean, sterile and odor free.   

UVC air purification systems are ozone free, which is beneficial to HVAC equipment as ozone exposure can erode components of the AC cooling system.  UV air purification technology offers highly effective and completely safe methods to purify air, water and surfaces.  

LightSources Leads the Industry with UVC Air Sterilization

LightSources and our valued partners have vast experience in developing UV lamps used in sterilization and purification applications.  We offer a vast selection of standard lamps and provide custom design features for unique situations.

We are one of the largest producers of UV lamp products, offering low-pressure and medium pressure lamps, custom ceramic bases, ballasts and quartz sleeves.  Our UV germicidal lamps are found in a multitude of applications worldwide, providing a safe environment with clean air, water and germ-free surfaces. 

LightSources and our valued partner companies represent the leading high-tech lamp designers and manufacturers in the industry today.  Our products are used around the globe in a multitude of applications such as our UV germicidal lamps used in purification systems.  Please contact us to learn more about our large selection of specialty, custom and standard UVC germicidal lamps.

 

Ultraviolet Technology Provides Powerful Water Purification

Ultraviolet technology provides very powerful and effective water purification treatment to a number of industries with effective germicidal functions.  UV radiation is proven highly effective at eradicating viruses, bacteria, fungi and harmful microorganisms from water and is utilized worldwide in a multitude of water purification applications.

Some industries realizing the benefits of UV water purification include:  

• Aquaculture / Marine and Freshwater hatcheries
• Water reclamation
• Waste water treatment
• Shipping industry / Ballast Water Treatment
• Municipalities and drinking water systems 

Aquaculture and Fishing Hatcheries 

Maintaining the well-being and overall health of our planet’s marine life is critical to sustaining the world’s oceans.  UV technology provides effective disinfection of fish hatcheries and farms, promoting the sustainability of marine life and oceans.  Water preserves, hatcheries and aquariums benefit from the powerful technology of UV radiation.   

Wastewater Treatment and Water Reclamation 

UV germicidal technology is proven highly effective at cleansing wastewater to eradicate contaminants prior to releasing into natural water sources.  Community systems and municipalities in towns, cities and rural areas all utilize the powerful effects of UV radiation to treat their water systems.   

Shipping Industry and Ballast Water Treatment Systems 

The latest edition of the Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC), updated last September of 2017, requires all ships in international waters to utilize some form of an effective ballast water treatment system.  UV radiation is utilized in several ballast water treatment systems, eradicating ballast water of harmful organisms, bacteria and viruses before releasing into foreign ports.  

UV germicidal treatment of ballast water is US Coast Guard approved and meets all guidelines and requirements of the BWTC.   

Municipalities and Drinking Water Systems 

UV germicidal lamps are also used in local water purification and drinking water systems, safety eliminating parasites and bacteria causing illness from water to make it safe for consumption.  UV water treatment for consumption has benefits over other methods such as chemical use by eliminating exposure to hazardous chemicals.   

UV water purification systems are highly effective and will reduce long term costs with low maintenance, and no need to continually purchase and store chemicals.   

LightSources Provides Proven Water Purification Solutions 

LightSources in the United States and LightTech in Europe are dedicated to providing the best lighting solutions worldwide with research and development and continual improvement.  LightSources provides proven UV germicidal solutions for water purification to a multitude of industries and applications worldwide.  For the most high-performing and long-lasting UV germicidal lamps available in the market today, contact LightSources to speak with a knowledgeable engineer about our water purification solutions.  

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV germicidal lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our large selection of specialty custom and standard lamps.

Germicidal UVC Technology from LightSources

Germicidal UVC technology is quickly becoming the most popular choice for air, surface and water disinfection and sterilization.  Harnessing the power of UV radiation for germicidal applications has many advantages over other methods such as chemical use that can emit harmful irritants or residue, or filtration that can be ineffective.  Germicidal UVC lamps provide powerful sterilization with very simple and safe methods.   

Germicidal UVC lamps are used in various settings that require clean air, water and surfaces such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, the food and restaurant industry, water filtration plants and air purification systems including HVAC applications.   UV germicidal lamps remove harmful bacterial from air and water, while also providing the powerful effect of removing odor from the air. 

Innovative Technologies Provide Effective Air Sterilization 

Wastewater and sewage treatment facilities utilize the power of UVC Germicidal lamps to remove bacteria from the air, thus eliminating odor as well.   LightSources provides powerful UV lamp technology using low pressure mercury lamps, and low pressure amalgam lamps for effective air sterilization and odor removal.  

Ultraviolet radiation technology removes harmful contaminants in the air, eradicates odors, and purifies the air by targeting the nuclei of the cells destroying them which makes them completely unable to multiply.  This sterilization process is effective and beneficial in many healthcare settings such as hospitals where people gathering could have respiratory illnesses, asthma, or dire consequences if exposed to airborne illness that could exacerbate an already compromised health condition.  In this case, air purification is crucial for optimum health. 

Removal of these harmful contaminants and odor causing organisms is also advantageous in many industrial settings such as farms, food processing plants, commercial kitchens and restaurants, and waste water treatment plants.  

LightSources is a global leader supplying UVC germicidal lamp products to various OEMs world-wide, providing effective solutions for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). 

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV germicidal lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our large selection of specialty custom and standard lamps.

 

UV Treatment for Ships Ballast Water

UV treatment for ships ballast water is providing a solution to the new requirements of the Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC).  New requirements are taking effect in September of 2017, enforced by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).  The MEPC is a division of the IMO, the International Maritime Organization which is a global effort of the United Nations.  

Treatment of ballast water in ships is imperative to the survival of our oceans as we know them.  When ships take on ballast water for stability of the vessel, they often release it into foreign waters in another region, which can have devastating effects.  As has happened in several oceans around the world, when marine organisms consisting of bacteria, viruses, and some small sea creatures are released into a foreign environment they can invade and destroy the current eco-system. 

Some devastating consequences of the invasion of foreign marine life have resulted in diminishing a once dominant fishing industry into a ghost town, and in some cases toxic red algae actually causing death of most marine life and some humans.

Methods of Treating Ballast Water

Of the three methods for treating ships ballast water, UV germicidal lamps are providing a safe, effective, and cost-efficient method.  Some systems may use filtration, but this is not always effective as some bacteria are so small filters are not reliable.  Some methods use chemicals, but this requires constant maintenance and can cause corrosion of equipment and require dichlorination.

UV treatment is becoming the popular choice for effectively eradicating harmful organisms.  UV light, with wavelength emittance of an effective 254 nm (nanometer) provides effective germ killing solutions with low maintenance.

LightSources Provides Solutions to Ship Manufacturers

LightSources has partnered with the largest suppliers of water treatment systems for the shipping industry, enhancing performance with cost reduction.  Our germ-killing lamps use the most effective amount of ultraviolet transmission, promoting the most absorption and completely eliminating microbial organisms.  Contact the experts at LightSources to learn more about UV applications for ballast water treatment systems.

LightSources and its affiliated companies – LCD Lighting, Voltarc, LightTech, and Cerlux represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV air treatment systems that provide industries a way to disinfect and improve the quality of air without the need for toxic chemicals.