Uv disinfection system
May 1st 2008

Despite advances in cleanliness and disinfection techniques, the ongoing battle against potentially dangerous micro-organisms and microbial contamination in food continues.

Developments in UV technology offer a safe, noninvasive solution. Using higher energy wavelengths of UV light has the ability to destroy dangerous microorganisms.

By disabling their DNA, the life functions of these organisms are terminated, rendering them harmless. No chemicals are involved Designed to meet the stringent requirements of the food industry, today's UV disinfection systems can usually be easily integrated inline into process systems with little disruption to plant operations.

Maintenance needs are minimal.

Modern Amalgam UV lamps only need replacing once a year.

Malcolm Snowball, technical director of GB Environmental, believes UV technology holds the key to safe, effective disinfection.

The company's products are designed to make maintenance of UV equipment easier. He says "Our Safeguard UV water treatment product uses eight scrapers with Titanium Dioxide cleaning heads which are actually activated by the UV light and become an oxidizer, removing the proteins. The process can be periodically operated by users, is totally safe, non-toxic to humans and can even be used in hard water areas." Kaiku Process Solutions, a division of GB Environmental, offers bespoke solutions using UV.