Abstract:
A fluid disinfection unit [40] is incorporated into a patient warming/cooling system [10], to reduce the risk of bacteria buildup in the warming/cooling fluid, which is typically water. More particularly, a mobile housing [17] contains the operable components for circulating warming/cooling fluid to a patient [12], including a pump [23], a heating/cooling source [24], a reservoir [22], a controller [26] and a control panel [32] to assist a user in operating the components. The reservoir [22] has upper [22a] and lower [22b] sections, for replenishing water and circulating water, respectively. A UV source [40] is mounted so as to extend through both reservoir sections [22a, 22b], to simultaneously emit UV light into both sections during circulation of the warming/cooling fluid, thereby to disinfect the water contained therein. The UV source [40] includes a bulb [42] protected within a transparent cover [44] that is completely transparent, and has been treated so as to be shatterproof. A sensor [70] mounted to the housing [17] detects the UV emission level within the reservoir [22], and generates a signal to indicate the on/off status of the UV bulb [42], and/or the magnitude of the UV light within the reservoir [22].
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to a apparatus including a substantially self-contained housing or container which is adapted to receive components including at least one counterelectrode (e.g. cathode) and at least one photoelectrode (e.g. anode) provided or arranged around at least one UV light source, and/or receive, contain and/or circulate fluid or aqueous solution.
Abstract:
An adaptive inductive ballast is provided with the capability to communicate with a remote device powered by the ballast. To improve the operation of the ballast, the ballast changes its operating characteristics based upon information received from the remote device. Further, the ballast may provide a path for the remote device to communicate with device other than the adaptive inductive ballast.
Abstract:
The output wavelengths of an electrodeless lamp are controlled by passing a fluid over the surface of the lamp to control its temperature. The stabilized temperature prevents thermal runaway of the lamp and stabilizes the output wavelengths of the lamp. When the fluid passing over the lamp is water, the lamp can be used for sanitary treatment of the water. Lamp radiation can be enhanced by shaping the electrodeless lamp to provide maximally effective photonic 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:
Devices and Methods for sensing UV dosage of a fluid stream are described. In a first aspect, a device 22 has a first sensor arrangement 44 for measuring a flow speed of the fluid and a second sensor arrangement 50 for measuring an intensity of UV light radiation. A dosage calculation unit 36 calculates a dosage value from measurements of the sensor arrangements 44, 50. The first sensor arrangement includes a resistive electrical component 32 in thermal contact with the fluid. The electrical component 32 may be heated by an electrical current and has a temperature dependent electrical resistance. Thus, the first sensor arrangement may be used to determine the flow speed of the fluid from a cooling rate of the resistive electrical component 32. According to a second aspect, a device 70 includes at least one UV sensor component 76 for measuring an intensity of UV light irradiation. A data storage 82 for storing intensity or dosage values and an electrical power storage 88 are provided. The device is adapted to freely float within the fluid stream. As such, the device 70 may be inserted into a fluid flowing through a channel, and a dosage value may be determined from data stored in the data storage after the device 70 has passed through the channel.
Abstract:
The output wavelengths of an electrodeless lamp are controlled by passing a fluid over the surface of the lamp to control its temperature. The stabilized temperature prevents thermal runaway of the lamp and stabilizes the output wavelengths of the lamp. When the fluid passing over the lamp is water, the lamp can be used for sanitary treatment of the water. The treatment can be enhanced by shaping the electrodeless lamp to provide maximally effective water treatment.
Abstract:
A water purification device (30) is provided for installation in an aircraft potable water system. The device (30) comprises a treatment cell (40) incorporated into the water system's plumbing and a flashlamp (50) positioned to productively transmit into the treatment chamber (41) of the cell (40). The flashlamp (50) emits short-pulse and high-intensity flashes, thereby delivering adequate UV doses (e.g., at least 40 mJ/cm2) with reasonable input power (e.g., 400 watts) for an aircraft system.
Abstract translation:提供一种用于安装在飞机饮用水系统中的净水装置(30)。 装置(30)包括结合到水系统管道中的处理池(40)和定位成有效地传递到电池(40)的处理室(41)中的闪光灯(50)。 闪光灯(50)发射短脉冲和高强度闪光,从而以合理的输入功率(例如,400瓦特)为飞行器系统输送足够的UV剂量(例如,至少40mJ / cm 2)。
Abstract:
A liquid storage and dispensing device with a filter for removing minerals and a UV light source for killing pathogens existing in a liquid. A liquid is introduced into the device via the inlet. The liquid passes through the filter into a collector. The filtered liquid flows from the collector through a passage into a UV chamber. The UV light source emits UV rays through a UV transmissive wall into the interior portion of the UV chamber. Exposure to the UV light kills pathogens present in the filtered liquid. Substantially purified liquid can then be dispensed from an outlet.
Abstract:
An adaptive inductive ballast is provided with the capability to communicate with a remote device powered by the ballast. To improve the operation of the ballast, the ballast changes its operating characteristics based upon information received from the remote device. Further, the ballast may provide a path for the remote device to communicate with device other than the adaptive inductive ballast.