Method and system for selective ultraviolet disinfection
US8475714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to embodiments of the invention, a selective ultraviolet disinfection method is provided. The method includes selecting operating parameters for an ultraviolet disinfection process of flowing liquid carrying first and second types of entities to affect the first type of entities while the second type of entities remains intact, illuminating the liquid with ultraviolet light according to the operating parameters and continuously adjusting the operating parameters based on real-time measurements of ultraviolet transmission and flow rate of the liquid.
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