UV Technology Provides Water Sterilization Solutions

Ultraviolet (UV) technology is proven to provide powerful disinfection and sterilization properties to surfaces, air and water.  Ultraviolet radiation immediately kills viruses, bacteria, germs and harmful microorganisms within seconds upon contact. UV water sterilization systems are utilized worldwide in many applications such as:

• Wastewater treatment
• Drinking water for municipalities
• Aquaculture
• Ballast water treatment in ships
• Many other water treatment applications

Wastewater Treatment

UV water sterilization systems are used in water reclamation and wastewater treatment applications worldwide to deliver safe water to cities, towns, villages, rural areas and farms. UV water treatment systems are safe and effective and leave no harmful chemical byproducts.

Drinking Water for Municipalities

UV water sterilization systems treat drinking water for municipalities to remove harmful bacteria and parasites known to cause illnesses. Ultraviolet radiation kills some germs that chlorine doesn’t and leaves no harmful chemical residue.

Ballast Water Treatment in Ships

The Ballast Water Management Convention was recently ratified by enough countries and passed for global enforcement, requiring all ships that sail in international waters to have an onboard ballast water treatment system.  Contaminated ballast water is one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of the planet’s oceans. UV technology is effectively used in onboard ballast water treatment systems and meets all regulations including US Coast Guard approval.

Aquaculture Treatment with UV Systems

UV systems are used in many aquaculture applications to clean and sterilize water for marine life. UV treatment systems are used in many aquaculture applications such as in fish hatcheries and reserves to promote healthy marine life.

UV water treatment systems are an important part of these water applications and many others to effectively kill germs and harmful contaminants in water. UVC radiation is proven to be highly effective, completely safe and cost-efficient with quality lamps providing long-lasting effectiveness which require minimal maintenance.

LightSources is a leading manufacturer of high-tech lamps and lighting solutions including UVC germicidal lamps. We design, engineer and manufacture patented products developed with proprietary technology proven to outperform comparable lamps. Contact us to speak with an engineer about our UVC germicidal solutions for surface, air and water treatment systems.

Cost Effective UV Lamps for Air Purification Systems

UV lamps are used in air purification systems to clean and sterilize the air we breathe. Ultraviolet radiation is proven extremely effective at eliminating harmful contaminants in the air such as bacteria, viruses, microscopic organisms, mildew and mold.  Air purification systems in HVAC and AC units provide effective and maintenance-free sterilization of the air as it circulates.

It is important to use the right type of UVC germicidal lamps to provide long-lasting effectiveness with the most energy and cost efficient solution.  Maintaining an effective in-duct air purification system provides many benefits to a wide range of commercial and industrial settings.  It is important to maintain a healthy environment and eliminate spreading airborne illnesses in many buildings such as hospitals, nursing homes, daycare centers, schools, and commercial properties.

Manufacturing and industrial applications are required to control the quality of their air emissions. UV air purification systems are proven effective in meeting air emission requirements. UV air sterilization systems are gaining popularity in residential HVAC applications as well.

LightSources is a UV Germicidal Lamp Specialist
The LightSources Group offers high-quality, cost-effective UV lamps for air purification and sterilization systems. LightSources offers vast resources, engineers with decades of experience and a commitment to providing first to market UV lamp solutions. Our UV lamps are found worldwide across a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Our skilled engineering team understands UV radiation and has developed several patented products with proprietary technology. Our UVC germicidal lamps are developed with special phosphor blends, high-quality lamp components and custom designed solutions.  You can find our UV lamps in several germicidal applications including air, surface and water sterilization systems.

LightSources offers a wide selection of UV lamps for use in any germicidal application. We provide skilled design and engineering services and full support for OEMs large and small. Contact us to learn more about our UVC germicidal lamps solutions.

Industrial Air Purification Solutions

Industrial air purification systems are becoming more and more popular in many commercial and industrial applications which produce contaminants and pollutants in the air. Business and building owners realize the benefit of providing clean and healthy air to employees and customers while maintaining air emission regulations. Ultraviolet (UV) air purification systems are proven to be highly effective, cost-efficient with easy maintenance and safe with no hazardous byproducts.

UV radiation is found in many germicidal applications recognized for effective, instant germ killing properties. UV light is used in water sterilization applications such as waste water and sewage treatment in municipalities, aquaculture and dozens of water purification processes. UV air purification systems are proven to clean, purify and sterilized air to remove harmful contaminants produced from a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing processes.

UVC germicidal air purification technology offers industrial manufacturers affordable solutions to meet air purification requirements. UVC ozone generating lamps also remove foul odors from the air. Applications which produce toxic chemicals and byproducts such as manufacturing of rubber or plastics, surface treatment applications and printing processes rely upon UV air purification systems for effective and cost-efficient air sterilization.

LightSources Offers Industrial UV Air Purification Lamps

LightSources in the United States and LightTech in Europe offers solutions with expert, custom design and full OEM support of industrial UV lamps. We are the leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps on worldwide in sterilization and purification processes. Our skilled engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and how to harness the right amount and wavelength for your application.

We offer low-pressure Mercury lamps and low pressure Amalgam lamps developed with proprietary technology for longer-lasting effectiveness over comparable products. The LightSources Group delivers first to market solutions for more effective, cost-efficient UV lamps solutions. We support OEMs large and small with standard or custom designed UV lamps to meet your air purification needs and safely reduce or eliminate harmful industrial exhausts, solvents and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

LightSources and LightTech are recognized as a leading global authority on UV radiation and UV lamp design.  We offer a wide range of products, full customer support and custom designed solutions. Contact us to learn how you can improve your UV application with longer-lasting, cost-efficient UVC germicidal lamps.

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.

Health Problems Caused by Air Pollution

Most air pollution is caused by industries and puts the people who live in and around those areas at an increased risk for many different diseases.  Air pollution impacts the youngest, oldest and poorest and contributes to diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis.  Other problems affecting people who live in areas with high levels of air pollution include increased fatigue, headaches, nausea and wheezing. 

Air pollution is measured by the levels of particulate matter or PM in the air, and the more elevated the PM levels are, the more dangerous it is to the health of the people living in the area.  Scientists define PM2.5 as fine, tiny particles or droplets in the air that are two and one half microns (there are approximately 25,000 microns in an inch) or less in width.  On days when the levels of daily PM2.5 are elevated, it can reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy.  Many cities post warnings when air pollution levels are elevated as it can be especially unhealthy for people with certain health conditions.  Higher levels of PM2.5 often occur when there is little or no wind.     

PM10 (particulate matter 10 micrometers or less in diameter) and PM2.5 include pollutants such as sulfate, nitrates and black carbon, which can be responsible for many diseases.  There is a fairly recent study that explains why PM2.5 may be more harmful than PM10. “Physically, this makes sense - smaller the particle, more of a probability that it will go deeper into the lungs and harm us.”

One of the worst places for industrial air pollution is in China.  In a recent study reported on by the BBC, the U.S. embassy in Beijing recorded the daily average air quality index (AQI) from 2008 to 2015.  Based on PM2.5, they reported readings that indicated 49% of the time the air quality was “very unhealthy,” and 4% of the time it was “hazardous.”  The study also indicated that the air quality was “good” 2% of the time.   

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 and offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Please contact us to learn more our innovative and cost-effective industrial UV air systems.   

Sources:

health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/air/pmq_a.htm

aqicn.org/faq/2013-02-02/why-is-pm25-often-higher-than-pm10/

bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-35351597

 

WHO Reports Air Pollution Levels Rising in Poor Cities

Dr. Carlos Dora of the World Health Organization (WHO) states that, “It is crucial for city and national governments to make urban air quality a health and development priority.” She adds, “When air quality improves, health costs from air pollution-related diseases shrink, worker productivity expands and life expectancy grows. Reducing air pollution also brings an added climate bonus, which can become a part of countries’ commitments to the climate treaty.”  However in the same report they explain that air pollution levels are rising in many of the world’s poorest cities.

In the large study from 2008-2013, the WHO compared a total of 795 cities in 67 countries for levels of small and fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5).  PM10 and PM2.5 include pollutants such as sulfate, nitrates and black carbon that can increase the risk of disease.  

The organization says that despite improvements around the globe that urban air pollution levels have increased by 8%.  They also report that 80% of people living in urban areas with air quality monitored are exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO limits, and low-income cities are the worst.   In fact 98% of low and middle income cities with over 100,000 inhabitants do not meet WHO air quality guidelines and generally include cities in the Eastern Mediterranean and South-East Asia Regions.  Many of those cities exceed WHO limits by 5 to 10 times.  For high-income cities, only 56% of them do not meet the guidelines and include cities in Europe, the U.S., and the Western Pacific Region.   

Some of the ways that air quality can be improved are to reduce industrial smokestack emissions and to increase the use of renewable power sources.  Other things that can be done is to increase and support public transportation as well as to encourage industries and businesses to recycle and adopt more sustainable “green” practices.     

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our team consists of the most highly skilled professionals that specialize in a range of innovative solutions.    Please contact us to learn more about our extensive selection of lamps.

Source:who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/air-pollution-rising/en/