Fluid media sterilization apparatus
US4963750A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2201/3223
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A unit for the sterilization of fluid media, for example contaminated water, the unit including a source of germicidal radiation disposed substantially centrally within a tubular structure or housing, there being provided between said source of germicidal radiation and the innermost surface of said tubular structure an annular passage constituting a flow path for the fluid media. The unit is capable of providing a lethal or "killing" dosage of germicidal radiation, in excess of 99.99% "kill", even for very large flow rates of fluid media through the unit.
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