UltraViolet Air Cleaner: Georgian Invention for Cleaning Air from Viruses and Bacteria

Two years ago, Nano Tsikhiseli, programming specialist of electronic appliances, started working on the device for cleaning the air from heavy metals and harmful chemical substances, but shortly the project was suspended because of lack of financial resources. However, Nano has not halted her efforts and amid the current global pandemic she has introduced a new product Entrepreneur reports.

“Amid the current challenges, we have made a prototype of recirculator of bactericide air. The device is designed to disinfect air in the room (building) and it cleans the air only from viruses and bacteria. We have worked on the project for one month and it was tested at home. The existing prototype requires laboratory testing on effectiveness. We also need to obtain a production license from the Government, after which we will assemble the ready model and determine the prime cost of the device. We can also arrange micro production line if we have due financial support”, Nano Tsikhiseli said.

Called as UV Air Cleaner or UltraViolet Air Cleaner, the recirculator of bactericide air purifies the air through ultraviolet spectrum and it is designed for air disinfection in the room (building). It cleans the air from bacteria and viruses and annihilates their DNA structure.

The UV Air Cleaner properties are as follows:

1. It is designed for the III-V category rooms.

2. Air cleaning effectiveness makes up 95%;

3. The hourly output is 60 მ3 (20-square-meter room with 3 meters in height)

4. 25 W illumination power

5. Control panel, control timer.

The UV Air Cleaner is turned on through SMS, as well as by cellular phone’s application and network computer, from any point of the world. The entrepreneur is able to manufacture its mobile and stationary versions for field conditions.

The Entrepreneur has examined how the UV Air Cleaner works:

‘The air recirculator consists of ultraviolet radiation spectrum light bulb (without ozone emission) and a closed chamber for sterilization. Through the air absorber, the polluted air gets into the closed chamber and is radiated by ultraviolet rays. Since viruses and bacteria are sensitive to ultraviolet spectrum radiation, their DNA structure is dissolved and lose the reproduction capability. As a result, we receive the cleaned air. The recirculator cleans the room air by 90%-95%”, Nano Tsikhiseli noted.

The key advantage of this device is that it does not emit ozone and therefore, it can provide continuous work in the attendance of people and pets. It is also recommended to keep natural plants in the space to ensure more oxygen emission, Nano Tsikhiseli noted.