Abstract:
The present invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises: (i) a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; and (ii) a heating unit disposed exteriorly with respect to the cavity. The heating unit is disposed in contact with a first portion of the cavity comprising the mercury- containing material. The heating unit has adjustable heat output.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an ultraviolet radiation lamp. The lamp comprises a substantially sealed cavity comprising a mercury-containing material; a filament disposed in the sealed cavity; and an electrical control element in contact with the filament, the electrical control element configured to adjust or maintain a temperature of the mercury-containing material with respect to a prescribed temperature. Such a constructions allows the present ultraviolet radiation lamp to be operated at optimal efficiency without the need to use additional components to add heat to and/or remove heat from the mercury-containing material.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a fluid treatment system comprising: an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid treatment zone disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone has disposed therein: (i) an. elongate first radiation source assembly having a first longitudinal axis, and (ii) an elongate second radiation source assembly having a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are non-parallel to each other and to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone. The present fluid treatment system has a number of advantages including: it can treat large volumes of fluid (e.g., wastewater, drinking water or the like); it requires a relatively small "footprint"; it results in a relatively lower coefficient of drag resulting in an improved hydraulic pressure loss/gradient over the length of the fluid treatment system; and it results in relatively lower (or no) forced oscillation of the radiation sources thereby obviating or mitigating of breakage of the radiation source and/or protective sleeve (if present). Other advantages are discussed in the specification.
Abstract:
There is described a fluid treatment system which may which may be used with radiation sources that do not require a protective sleeve - e.g., excimer radiation sources. An advantage of the present fluid system treatment is that the radiation sources may be removed from the fluid treatment zone without necessarily having to shut down the fluid treatment system, remove the fluid, break the seals which retain fluid tightness, replace/service radiation source and than reverse the steps. Instead, the present fluid treatment system allows for service/replacement of the radiation sources in the fluid treatment zone during operation of the fluid treatment system.
Abstract:
A lamp device is disclosed.The lamp device comprises a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector located at a first end portion of the lamp device. The first end portion of the lamp device is received in a receptacle of a first base portion. A first locking portion is included for secunng the first base portion to the first end portion. The present radiation lamp device obviates or mitigates the need to use adhesive and/or polymer insulation/O-rings to achieve electrical connections. Further, the present radiation lamp may be oriented in a vertical orientation without the need to use springs and/or rubber part to support the distal end of the lamp.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a radiation sensor device comprising a housing and a plurality of radiation sensor modules secured to the housing. Each radiation sensor module comprises a radiation sensor arranged to detect radiation incident on the radiation source module. Preferably, each radiation sensor module contains an entire so-called optical train to allow for calibration of the detector (e.g., photodiodes, photoresistors and the like) without disassembling all the components of the module.
Abstract:
A fluid treatment system (100) for placement in a flanged pipe fluid conveyance system. The fluid treatment system (100) comprises a flanged ductile iron pipe fitting (105). The ductile iron pipe fitting (105) comprises: a first flanged opening (110) and a second flanged opening (120) in substantial alignment to define a flow axis aligned substantially parallel to a direction of fluid flow (A) through the first opening (110) and the second opening (120); and a third flanged opening (130) comprising a first cover element (155). The first cover element (155) has connected thereto at least one radiation source (150) assembly comprising at least one elongate radiation source having a longitudinal axis substantially transverse to the flow axis. In its preferred form, the fluid treatment system may be advantageously utilized to treat fluid such as water, e.g., municipal waste water, municipal drinking water and the like. The fluid treatment system is particularly advantageous since it utilizes a standard ductile iron pipe fitting (105) and thus, can be readily "spliced" into existing piping systems. This facilitates installation of the system and also allows for a significant lowering of manufacturing costs of the system.
Abstract:
There is described an excimer radiation lamp assembly. The lamp assembly comprises: an elongate member having an annular cross-section to define an elongate passageway aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lamp assembly; an electrode element in electrical connection with at least a portion of the elongate passageway; and a cooling element disposed in the elongate passageway, the cooling element being electrically isolated with respect to the electrode element.
Abstract:
There is disclosed a lamp device comprising a longitudinal axis, a first elongate electrical connector and a second elongate electrical connector, each of the first elongate electrical connector and the second elongate connector being non- parallel with respect to the longitudinal axis. The present lamp device provides a reliable electric connection on the one hand, yet is relatively inexpensive, uncomplicated and simple to implement on the other hand.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a radiation sensor device comprising a housing, a radiation sensor secured with respect to a first portion of the housing and a heat pipe in thermal communication with the first portion of the housing, the heat pipe being configured to transfer heat from portion of the house to a second portion of the housing remote from the first portion of the housing. The heat pipe may be used advantageously to transport or transfer heat away from the sensor components of the device to an area remote therefrom. The heat pipe can be used to transfer heat at a rate that is thousands of times higher than copper. The radiation sensor device may be used in an ultraviolet radiation fluid treatment system such as an ultraviolet radiation water disinfection system.