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Why Improve indoor environmental quality?
Indoor Air Pollution & HVAC Performance
According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the most significant environmental health risk, killing around 7 million people yearly.
In the last several years, scientific evidence has indicated that the air within buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialised cities. People spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. Thus, the health risks may be more significant for people due to exposure to indoor air pollution than outdoors.
Human sustainability should be part of a comprehensive plan. Many characteristics of indoor environments affect our well-being and performance: air quality, lighting, temperature and humidity, occupancy, and noise. Employees in offices with better air quality have enhanced cognitive function and improved cardiovascular and respiratory health.
UV-C light is an effective tool for both disinfection and maintenance reduction in HVAC systems. By preventing the buildup of organic compounds, UV-C helps maintain airflow and heat exchange efficiency while reducing the frequency and intensity of cleaning required. This can lead to significant cost savings and improved system performance over time.
Happy Employees & Happy Visitors
Airborne viruses, bacteria, germs, mildew, and mold, can hitch a ride on your building's central air system and spread throughout the facility. We can develop one or more solutions that are tailor-made to your business and facility requirements.
Investing in IEQ can help boost employee recruitment, satisfaction, and retention.
Your employees and visitors will thank you!
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What It Is
UV-C was discovered on 22 February 1801 by Johann Wilhelm Ritter in Jena, Germany. Of the three ultraviolet wavelengths (UV-A, UV-B, UV-C), UV-C has the most potent germicidal effect and is widely used as mercury lamps to inactivate microorganisms in water, food storage, and air. The French designed the first full-scale UV disinfection system for water treatment in 1910. It has been used to treat skin conditions and was instrumental in reducing the spread of tuberculosis.
The effectiveness of UV-C cleaners depends on how well they collect pollutants from indoor air (expressed as a percentage efficiency rate) and how much air they draw through the cleaning or filtering element (expressed in cubic feet per minute). The length of UV-C exposure time required to sterilize varies by the pathogen.
Air purification units can be installed in HVAC systems. Because HVAC systems move air quickly, installing free-standing units in critical areas is sometimes more beneficial to optimize sterilisation. There are units with and without filters. Exposure to UV-C light can be very damaging, but the introduction of Far-UV-C allows applications in open rooms without harmful rays.
Watts Matter will specify a system tailored to your needs. We can incorporate IEQ Sensors to provide real-time data on air quality pollution levels. Problems can be pinpointed and monitored, and targeted solutions can be deployed.
