UVC Disinfection

THE PROJECT

U-Protect is the innovative system that uses the germicidal action of ultraviolet rays (UVC) to disinfect objects and surfaces.
UVC rays, known for their antiseptic power, are able to eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, including Covid-19 *, in just a few minutes.

* Test carried out on SARS-CoV-2 by INAF and the Biomedical Department of the Sacco Institute in Milan – April / May 2020.

U-Protect is able to disinfect any type of building and vehicle

Offices
Meeting rooms
Waiting rooms
Homes
RSA
Companies
Sheds
Stores
Playgrounds
Cinema
Theaters
Shopping centers
Sports halls
Gyms
Bathrooms
Canteens
Schools
Coach
Bus
Truck
Company cars
Taxi

Eco friendly.

No chemicals, no CO2 emissions that are harmful to humans or the environment.

Natural.

UVCs are reabsorbed by oxygen and ozone present in the atmosphere without leaving traces.

Economical.

Electricity consumption is negligible.

Automatic.

Once switched on, the system does not require any human intervention: the shutdown cycles are fully automated.

UVC TECHNOLOGY

UVC technology: 253,7 – 280 nm, Far UVC 222 nm
UVC radiation is a proven and effective technology for the destruction of microorganisms.

As we all know, UV rays are a component of sunlight and are an easy way to disinfect surfaces in our daily life.
Ultraviolet rays are a form of invisible electromagnetic radiation, with a wavelength between 100 nm – 400 nm.
The first artificial UV light source was introduced in Germany 200 years ago.

VUV (100 nm – 200 nm)

VUV radiation (185 nm) produces ozone which can kill bacteria and viruses also present in the air. However, ozone is dangerous for humans.

UVC (200 nm – 280 nm)

Short wave UV rays, which include the germicidal ultraviolet at a wavelength of 200-280 nm, are used for the disinfection of air, surfaces and water.
In nature they are completely absorbed by the oxygen and ozone present in the atmosphere.

UVB (280 nm – 320 nm)

Small but dangerous component of sunlight. Most of the UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer.
Prolonged exposure causes sunburn and can have harmful effects on the skin and eyes.

UVA (320 nm – 400 nm)

Long wave UV rays are responsible for tanning and premature skin aging.

A MORE EFFECTIVE, FASTER AND SAFE DISINFECTION THAN ANY OTHER EXISTING METHOD OR TECHNOLOGY.

Scientific studies have shown that to reduce the viral-bacterial load it is necessary to intervene several times a day in an environment or on individual objects¹. U-Protect today makes this possible thanks to a system integrated with UVC technology, or short-wave ultraviolet rays with a powerful germicidal action. UVC technology has recently also been used successfully in China² and, if used correctly, it is able to inactivate 99.99% of all viruses and bacteria, including Covid-19³ as well as fungi and spores. This applies to the entire treated area, depending on the U-Protect device that you decide to use / install. Furthermore, thanks to UVC technology, it is also possible to continuously disinfect the air⁴ in an environment, both that conveyed in a natural way and that produced by an air conditioning system.
The other disinfection methods used today (ozone, sprayers, hydrogen peroxide nebulizers, etc.) have long times and require the intervention of one or more people.

In the case of ozone sanitation, the saturation with gas in the environment, the exchange of air and the destruction of the gas before being able to access the treated rooms again. All these methods take medium to long time and do not need the features that make the UVC solution the fastest, most efficient, economical and safe.

Rif. IES Committee
Report: Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) – Frequently Asked Questions.
Rif. UVC use in 38 hospitals in Wuhan (Hubei), Xiaotangshan (XTS) in Beijing (center of the national health service for epidemics, built in 2003 on the occasion of Sars. Hospital of cat.3A (highest level in Beijing).
Coronavirus testing ref. Multilingual outbreak control manuals for COVID-19 (7th edition) published by the Chinese National Health Commission, updated at 04 March 2020.
Coronavirus testing ref. Multilingual outbreak control manuals for COVID-19 (7th edition) published by the Chinese National Health Commission, updated at 04 March 2020.