November 14, 2001—UltraViolet Devices Inc. recently announced it is refocusing appropriate resources to learn how it may responsibly address requests for information and equipment to reduce or eliminate anthrax, smallpox, and other pathogens with ultraviolet technology.
The company’s research over the past two years, in partnership with Pennsylvania State University, has led to the development of a proprietary software tool that supports the math modeling of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems utilizing a variety of germicidal ultraviolet strategies. This model incorporates numerous variables to predict “kill-rates” for airborne pathogens including a “currently suggested” surrogate for microorganisms responsible for anthrax and the virus responsible for smallpox. Third party laboratory validation has demonstrated significant accuracy of this modeling tool.
The company cautions consumers against literature stating ultraviolet light can easily kill the bacteria responsible for anthrax, and is actively seeking “to empirically quantify how effective ultraviolet light is in killing Bacillus anthracis.” According to a company release, initial modeling of the anthrax spore reveals high dosages of ultraviolent light may be required to “kill” the anthrax spore.
For more information, contact UltraViolet Devices.
