CIBSE recognises UVGI in updated ventilation guidance

As published on 23 October 2020, the CIBSE COVID-19 ventilation guidance document pays particular attention to the role UV-C light can play in combatting airborne pathogens, including SARS-COV2.

"UV systems take several forms:

• Upper room germicidal ultraviolet (UV) systems: may be installed in upper areas of a room, acting on the air above head height and relying on air mixing to enable it to be effective on the whole volume of air in the space over a period of time.

• In-duct UV: installed in the air distribution, disinfecting air as it passes through the system. The efficacy is a function of the size of the UV lamp and the velocity at which air is passed across the system.

• Room air cleaner: it can be part of a room air cleaner which passes air from the room through a combination of filters and UV radiation."

- CIBSE COVID-19 Ventilation Guidance 23/10/20

As the excerpt above shows, UVGI can be employed to carry out the task of disinfecting air that is either to be delivered to an indoor space, or already within it. The possibilities are endless when the correct equipment is specified for a particular task.

Synaptics Energy Solutions have experience of specifying and installing UVGI systems across many sectors. Get in touch with us for an informal chat about your needs, we will have a recommendation that suits your requirement but most importantly, budget.