Upper-Room GUV Introduction
Elevate '24 - Session on LAVA
Elevate '23 - The Standard 241 & Upper Room GUV Overview
Layered IAQ Strategy
Upper-Room UVGI for today
Protection against respiratory diseases has become even more important as Covid-19 has joined the flu as a recurring disease, and concerns about infectious diseases are at an all-time high.
At the request of White House, ASHRAE Standard 241 has established the level of clean airflow necessary to protect against airborne pathogens, typically 3-4 times the current building code.
Upgrading ventilation systems to meet ASHRAE 241 is extremely costly, both in initial and annual costs, and significantly increases the carbon footprint. It also disrupts normal building use, as all the vents in the building need to be resized when done properly.
Planled Innovation
Upper-Room UVGI:
Layer of air disinfection to help meet the enhanced standard in ECA 241
Unlike other technologies, Upper-Room UVGI has been studied for decades and is proven to be the most scientific, cost-effective and sustainable option as an indoor air disinfection strategy for densely occupied spaces. It is recommended by the CDC, ASHRAE, Harvard, Yale, and PNN. UVCUE is our version of the Upper-Room UVGI solution that can help meet the new ASHRAE 241 standard.
How does Upper-Room UVGI work?
Because hot air rises, body heat causes exhaled breath to rise in a phenomenon called the “Human Thermal Plume.” This, along with mechanical air mixing, causes air to enter the disinfection zone above people’s height, continually inactivating airborne pathogens.
Installing Upper-Room UVGI is low-cost at $1-$2/sq ft, compared to HVAC upgrades that can cost up to $30/sq ft. Annual energy costs are 10-20 times lower than conventional HVAC for providing an equivalent level of clean airflow.
UVCUE Benefits
Advanced louver system for optics
Interlock switch to prevent unwanted UV exposure
Plug & play ready
Just plug in to make it work
Integrated occupancy sensor
On & off switch
Easy to use and silent operation with no fan or blower
Easy access for maintenance
Quick installation with included template and easy access for maintenance
Integrated control for
occupancy-based operation
Third Party Verified
The table below shows the third-party testing results where listed microorganisms were aerosolized into the air and suspended using mixing fans. UVCUE units were installed at 7 feet. Air samples were taken at specified intervals and compared to control samples with the UVCUE unit off.
Above tests were performed by Intertek in a 10’ x 10’ x 10’ chamber with a temperature range of 70 degrees to 75 degrees and a relative humidity range of 48% and 57%. The chamber was sealed and mixing fans were used to provide buoancy to the microbes and mix the air within the chamber. Significant changes in airflow, chamber size, temperature, humidity, or other environmental factors may impact performance. The reduction rates of microbes to UVC energy depend on the UVC susceptibility of the microbe in question.
Learn More About Upper-Room UVGI
Please refer to the following websites for more information about UVGI technology:
UVCUE Gallery
UVCUE is installed in various places where people are gathered including offices, movie theaters, schools, and restaurants.