APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCTSBioProtector™
Novatron has developed the BioProtector™ product line for air sterilization. BioProtector products, which have been built span the range from 300 cfm to 60,000 cfm. These systems are designed for installation in the HVAC system of a building, or a portion of a building, to sterilize air flowing in the building's air ducts, or provide sterile air for selected parts of the building. Photographs of some of the BioProtector™ products are shown below.
BP114i 500 cfm BioProtector™
BP246i 3500 cfm BioProtector™
BP7912A 60,000 cfm BioProtector™
The AUVS technology on which the BioProtector™ product line is based can be easily scaled for larger or smaller airflow volumes. The BioProtector™ line of products provides the ultimate in biological protection for military and civilian buildings, hospitals and other facilities.
The BP246i (see photograph) is an example of Novatron's BioProtector™ product line. It is sized for a nominal airflow volume of 3500 cfm and can be operated at up to 7000 cfm. It has dimensions of 24 in. x 48 in. x 72 in., weighs approximately 250 lbs, and can be operated continuously 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The replacement interval for the UV source is 16,000 hours. For continuous 24-7 operation, this equates to a UV source replacement interval of approximately once every 2 years. The BioProtector™ provides 6 logs kill (99.9999%) of resistant endospores, and much higher kill levels for viruses and vegetative microorganisms. The unit has a pressure drop of less than 0.3 iwg, which means it can be easily retrofitted into existing HVAC systems without increasing the fan power or reinforcing the existing HVAC ducting.
Table 1 shows examples of BioProtector™ system sizes for a few selected airflow volumes. BioProtector™ units can be designed to accommodate airflow of several hundred thousand cfm or larger.
Sample Performance Parameters and Specifications
Product / Model Number BP 114 BP 246 BP 458 Nominal Flow (CFM) 500 3500 10,000 Typical Flow Range (CFM) 250-1,000 2,000-7,000 7,000-20,000 Width (Ft.) 1 2 4 Height (Ft.) 1
4 5 Length (Ft.) 4 6 8 Number of Lamps* 3 7 13 Electrical Power (Watts)* 1,200 2800 5200 Lamp Life (Hours) 16,000 16,000 16,000 Pressure Drop (iwg)* <0.3 <0.3 <0.3 * nominal flow rate
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