Innovative Ultraviolet Light Source for Disinfection of Drinking Water
EPA Contract Number: 68D00257
Title: Innovative Ultraviolet Light Source for Disinfection of Drinking Water
Investigators:
Schaefer, Raymond B.
Small Business:
Phoenix Science and Technology Inc.
EPA Contact:
Richards, April
Phase: I
Project Period:
September 1, 2000 through
March 1, 2001
Project Amount:
$70,000
RFA:
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I (2000)
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Recipients Lists
Research Category:
Watersheds
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SBIR - Water and Wastewater
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Description:
The Phase I objective is to demonstrate the disinfection capability of a new lamp and estimate commercial cost. Disinfection testing will be conducted in collaboration with a major manufacturer of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment and will include comparison testing with commercial systems. A successful Phase I will lead to a prototype in Phase II and subsequent commercialization for use in UV disinfection. The change in regulations for drinking water treatment is leading to alternatives to chlorine for disinfection. As a result, the use of UV light for disinfection is growing rapidly. The disinfection capability of commercial UV systems is determined by available mercury lamp technology. Phoenix Science & Technology has developed a new UV lamp with the potential to increase disinfection dosage by a factor of 2.8 with the same electrical power. Because electricity is the largest cost of disinfection, use of the new lamp will reduce cost.
Supplemental Keywords:
small business, SBIR, water treatment, drinking water, energy efficient, engineering, chemistry, EPA., RFA, Economic, Social, & Behavioral Science Research Program, Scientific Discipline, Water, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Statistics, Drinking Water, Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, & Physics, Environmental Engineering, UV light, alternative disinfection methods, drinking water treatment facilities, mercury lamp technology, UV treatment, UV disinfection, Other - risk management, treatment, drinking water treatment
Progress and Final Reports:
Final
SBIR Phase II:
Innovative Ultraviolet Light Source for Disinfection
of Drinking Water
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2000 Progress Report
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Final Report
