UV


The energy employed for Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation water treatment is further categorized into two primary levels measured as wavelengths - 254nm and 185nm, where nm = 1/1000 of a micron. The UV lamps are constructed with a special quartz envelope material that looks like glass, but is actually a discriminating filter. This exclusive design allows predominantly 254nm or 185nm UV energy to be transmitted into a water stream as it flows through the UV system's treatment chamber. The primary uses of UV for water treatment are: disinfection, TOC Reduction, ozone destruction and Chlorine Destruction.

254nm 185nm
disinfection and ozone destruction TOC reduction and chlorine destruction
carries less energy carries more energy
NOT generates hydroxyl (OH•) free radicals from water molecules. Generates hydroxyl (OH•) free radicals from water molecules.

Advantage of using UV for water treatment:

  • UV light does not ‘add’ anything to the water stream such as undesirable color, odor, chemicals, taste or flavor, nor does it generate harmful by-products.
  • It only imparts energy to the water stream in the form of UV light to accomplish the process of disinfection, TOC reduction, ozone destruction or chlorine/ chloramines destruction.
  • UV disinfection produces no residual disinfectant to the finished water.

UV has been successfully deployed in several diverse industries such as:

  • life sciences
  • microelectronics
  • food & beverage
  • aquaculture
  • recreational water
Water Treatment System UV Water Treatment & Ultraviolet (UV) Water Purification Systems

UV radiation from ultraviolet water systems alone is not suitable for water with high levels of suspended solids, turbidity, color, or soluble organic matter. These materials can react with UV radiation, and reduce disinfection performance. Water turbidity also makes it difficult for the Ultraviolet radiation to penetrate water. If your water supply has these characteristics, pre-filter (5 micron or less) should be installed before your UV water purification system to remove particulate matter prior to UV water disinfection.

There are several advantages of using UV rather than a chemical disinfection solution (such as chlorination):

  • No known toxic or significant nontoxic byproducts
  • No danger of overdosing
  • Does not require storage of hazardous material
  • Adds no smell to the final water product
  • Requires very little contact time

We provide many products related to UV which is UV lamp, fan and sterilizer, and ballast.

Code Type Description Application Image
17491LM STANDARD 30", 254nm, MAUVE DISINFECTION, OZONE
3084LM STANDARD 30", 254nm, MAUVE DISINFECTION, OZONE
3087 STANDARD 30", 185nm, BLUE TOC, CHLORINE
18063 STANDARD 30", 185nm, BLUE TOC, CHLORINE