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The power of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) air sanitizers prevents the spread of viruses, bacteria, infectious germs, and the novel Coronavirus in indoor spaces and is widely used for indoor air sanitizing.  

With the blitzkrieg of the Coronavirus pandemic, indoor air cleaning transitioned from being a “good-to-have” feature to a necessity. In India, where the air pollution levels are generally high, causing several respiratory infections, air cleaning using an air sanitizer was recommended in all indoor spaces. Now, with the outbreak of the airborne COVID-19, air sanitization and purification is seen as an effective route to control the spread of the virus in closed indoor spaces. 

The SARS-CoV-2 (from the Coronavirus family) responsible for the pandemic spreads through droplets from the coughing or sneezing by an infected person, to others. This means the air is the carrier for the virus. In indoor spaces with air conditioning where people breathe the same air being recirculated, controlling the spread of the virus through the air is the primary challenge. How would technology help in controlling the spread of the novel Coronavirus? 

The most effective answer today is installing UVGI air purifiers for AHU or HVAC systems, to sanitize the air. International bodies including the EUROVENT and ASHRAE recommend the use of UVGI air purification to destroy viruses, molds, germs and pathogens. 

Magento CleanTech’s UV air sanitizer has a high filtration efficiency of ISO 16890 tested ePM 90%, in tune with the EUROVENT and ASHRAE recommendations for protection against COVID-19. 

How does the Magneto UVGI air purification system control the spread of the Coronavirus in indoor spaces? 

The UV-C radiation that is used in Magneto’s UVGI air sanitizer uses the wavelength of 253.7 nm to kill germs and microorganisms. The ultraviolet beam ruptures the RNA of microorganisms, to either kill them or prevent its reproduction. The UVGI air purifier, when fitted or retro-fitted in the HVAC systems, is used to combat the Coronavirus spreading in homes, offices, hospitals, gyms, hotels, and public spaces to sanitize the indoor air. 

Magneto CleanTech’s UVGI air sanitizer is built for both smaller and larger industrial spaces, to sanitize and clean the indoor air that the occupants breathe. Based on the space and the requirement, they can be used standalone or integrated with the existing HVAC system or air conditioners. The patented UVGI air purification solution can be installed within minutes, is environment friendly, and is low-cost. 

Let’s go through six applications, though it is not limited to these, of UVGI air sanitizers for indoor air cleaning from Coronavirus, harmful gases, disease-causing germs, and toxic particulate matter. 

#1.UVGI air sanitization for residential spaces – The UVGI air sanitizer is installed such that the air closer to the ceiling gets constantly irradiated. 

Alternatively, for spaces that do not have human occupancy for a few hours, a portable UVGI air purifier disinfects the air and the surfaces. The UVGI air sanitizer by Magneto CleanTech is a patented and proven technology successful in controlling infections spread through the air. It uses Ultraviolet radiation to kill or deactivate pathogens, infectious germs, viruses, and toxic particles 

#2. Magneto UV air purifier for offices – For commercial office buildings and spaces, the UVGI on-coil air sanitizer by Magneto CleanTech is installed in the air conditioning. The air sanitization system deep cleans the coils and constantly irradiates them to prevent the growth of fungi or accumulation of pollutants. It requires low maintenance. Also, the coils do not get damaged as compared to the chemical or scrubbing method. 

#3. UVGI large area air sanitizers for healthcare facilities – In-duct UVGI air sanitizer by Magneto CleanTech is a supplement air cleaning measure used in laboratories, hospitals, clinics, healthcare centers, and military facilities to disinfect the air circulated by the ventilation system. 

To reduce hospital-acquired infections, the Magneto UVGI air purification system is installed in the air conditioners and ventilation units. Using the UV radiation, the UVGI systems eliminate molds and bacteria which would otherwise be present on the fins. The efficiency of the fan operations increases. 

The four large areas commercial UVGI air sanitizers by Magneto are – Upper room UVGI, in-duct UVGI, on-coil UVGI and portable UVGI. 

#4. UVGI air sanitization for educational institutes – Children are susceptible to various types of illnesses from pollutants and those transmitted through the air. 

By installing (retro-fitting) the Magneto UVGI in the HVAC system, many airborne diseases such as Coronavirus, influenza, and the common cold can be controlled. 

#5. Magneto UVGI air sanitization for the hospitality industry – Did you know that the microorganisms do not build up resistance to UVGI? This is the main reason why hotels prefer using the Magneto UVGI air purification system to disinfect their guest rooms and other common area establishments to safeguard the health of the guests, visitors, and the staff. 

A portable UVGI air sanitizer from Magneto can be used to disinfect the air. It can be operated (ON/OFF) from outside the room when the space is unoccupied. 

Alternatively, the UVGI can be fitted in the air conditioning system for complete air cleaning through air sanitization, freeing the air from pollutants, harmful particulates, and airborne infections. 

#6.  UVGI air sanitization for wellness and fitness centers – A study by FitRated found that gym instruments can have nearly 1,000,000 germs per square inch. With Unlock.2, gyms are planning to open up their facilities to the members. Providing a clean environment will be of utmost importance because everyone in the space would inhale air that may cause Coronavirus, tuberculosis, and the common cold.

The Magneto UVGI air sanitization solution disinfects the air using ultraviolet light to halt the growth of harmful bacteria in the air conditioning and ventilation systems. The “trap and kill technology” co-powered by a magnetic filterless solution ensures that the air is being sanitized continuously. 

The present situation demands the indoor air we breathe to be constantly sanitized and cleaned, to control the spread of the Coronavirus. Magneto CleanTech has a full range of UVGI air sanitizers, including the Magneto Central Air Cleaner which is now augmented with UVGI technology and are suitable for home spaces, commercial and indoor areas, disinfecting the indoor space continuously. The testament to the effectiveness of the ready-to-use Magneto air purifier is the fact that 100+ companies including PGI Chandigarh, Leelavati Hospital, The Taj Palace, The Oberoi and the British High Commission, New Delhi, have deployed the Magneto UVGI air sanitizer.  

If you require an air sanitizing solution, feel free to drop an email on info@magneto.in and we’ll get back within 24 hours.