How does UVC Clean Air work?

UV-C disinfection with a wavelength of 253.7 nm
air is drawn in through the inlet filter
the air flow is provided by a built-in fan
UV-C radiation destroys all viruses and other pathogens with an efficiency of up to 99.99 %
encased UV-C lamp prevents the leakage of harmful UV radiation
remote control
one UVC Clean Air panel covers a room area from approx. 20 m2 (depending on the type of panel)
for medical outpatient clinics one UVC Clean Air for every approx. 10 m2
the output filter can be changed to a class 13 HEPA filter that captures up to 90 % of 1-3 μm particles

UVC Air Purifiers: Everything You Need to Know

UVC is a high frequency of ultraviolet light, light with wavelengths just outside of the visible light spectrum. UVC is a well-known method for killing bacteria and viruses on surfaces in hospitals and laboratories; you may have even seen a UVC disinfection system yourself in your high school chemistry lab. When these systems are used correctly, especially in combination with other disinfection strategies, they are very effective. However, most of what you read about UVC disinfecting system applies to surfaces. You may be wondering if UVC air purifiers work.

How do UVC Air Purifiers Work?

Like surface disinfection systems, UVC air purifiers work through the power of high energy radiation. UVC waves interfere with the genetic material of microorganisms, stopping the cell from replicating this material. This halts reproduction, so the germs die out, leaving a sterile environment behind.

While surface systems are essentially just lamps, shining UVC light onto a surface, a UVC air purifier is a bit more complex. Because UVC light is very dangerous for people, UVC air purifiers only shine their light within the filter system. As air moves through, it is disinfected by the light. UVC air purifiers with HEPA filters can also remove particulates from the air and improve the general air quality of the space.