Reduction of microbial contamination in rooms with the use of a flow lamp with UV-C radiation

Authors

  • Agnieszka Trusz Wydział Inżynierii Środowiska Politechniki Wrocławskiej, Katedra Inżynierii Ochrony Środowiska, Zespół Biologii Sanitarnej i Ekotechniki Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9864-5231

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36119/15.2021.12.5

Keywords:

bacteria, fungi, viruses, portable disinfecting devices

Abstract

The article presents the results of preliminary microbiological air tests carried out in real conditions in order to determine the effectiveness of a portable device for air disinfection, using UV-C radiation with an excess power of 330 W and the possibility of using it in public buildings.

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Trusz, A. (2021). Reduction of microbial contamination in rooms with the use of a flow lamp with UV-C radiation. Instal, 12, 36-40. https://doi.org/10.36119/15.2021.12.5

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