Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is a chemical-free method used to purify water by eliminating harmful microorganisms. It is an efficient and environmentally friendly solution for ensuring safe and clean water in various applications.
Benefits
UV disinfection is used for its effectiveness in destroying harmful microorganisms and ensuring water safety. It offers several benefits:
- Chemical-free disinfection
- No harmful by-products
- Low operational costs
- Easy maintenance
- Effective against a wide range of pathogens
For more information or to discuss your specific needs, contact Mueller Water. Our team of experts is ready to help you choose the perfect sand filtration system and provide ongoing support.
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Solutions and Equipment
Mueller Water offers a variety of UV disinfection systems tailored to different applications, featuring:
- High-output UV lamps for maximum disinfection
- Stainless steel chambers for durability and corrosion resistance
- User-friendly control panels
- Automatic cleaning systems to maintain efficiency
- Compact and scalable designs to fit various needs
Our solutions are engineered for reliability, efficiency, and ease of use, ensuring optimal performance and minimal maintenance.
How it Works
UV disinfection works by exposing water to UV-C light, which penetrates the cell walls of microorganisms and disrupts their DNA, rendering them inactive and unable to reproduce. This process effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens without the use of chemicals.
Applications
- Residential: Provides safe drinking water by eliminating bacteria and viruses.
- Commercial: Ensures clean water for restaurants, hotels, and other businesses.
- Industrial: Purifies water for manufacturing processes and cooling towers.
- Healthcare: Produces sterile water for medical facilities.
- Aquaculture: Maintains healthy aquatic environments by controlling pathogens.
- Municipal Water Treatment: Enhances water safety in public water supplies.
How to Size
Proper sizing of a UV disinfection system is crucial for effective treatment. Use the following formula:
Where:
- Dose is the UV dose (mJ/cm²) required to inactivate microorganisms.
- Power is the UV lamp power (W).
- Exposure Time is the duration water is exposed to UV light (seconds).
- Flow Rate is the rate of water flow through the UV system (gallons per minute or liters per minute).
Example Calculation:
Assume you need to size a UV system for a flow rate of 100 gallons per minute (GPM) and the required dose is 40 mJ/cm². If the UV lamp power is 120 W and the exposure time is 2 seconds:
Adjust the lamp power or exposure time to meet the required dose.
Use our online calculator to input your specific details and determine the ideal UV system size.
For more information or to discuss your specific needs, contact Mueller Water Conditioning. Our team of experts is ready to help you choose the perfect UV disinfection system and provide ongoing support.
Browse our website or call us to get started.
