The Leading News & Information Service For The Facilities, Workplace & Built Environment Community

Sterilisation from CPA’s Biojet to Enable Safer Indoor Air

Sterilisation from CPA’s Biojet to Enable Safer Indoor Air
06 January 2021
 

Biojet, from CPA Engineered Solutions, is a high volume air cleaning device that claims to deactivate up to 99.99 per cent of viruses (including coronavirus), mould and bacteria.

The performance characteristics of this new device create a new category of air sterilisation and re-circulating ventilation, enabling safer cleaner indoor air.

It incorporates high output UVC light technology, drawing in air, passing it through the air through a high output UVC energy field, deactivating these microbes and delivering clean air back into the facility.

 

CPA Biojet

Picture: an image of one of CPA's devices

 

Ventilation a Key First Step in COVID Security

 

It is known that COVID-19, and its newer strain, is highly infectious and that there is an increased risk of transmission through the air especially in enclosed spaces. The smaller droplets from an infected person can travel further inside, thus increasing the risk of infecting others. To minimise that risk and that of transmission, correct ventilation becomes crucial.

This also echoed by a statement made by Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, that “There is a definite truism across all of the science literature, that ventilation is a most critical part of reducing transmission from respiratory viruses.” 

Ultra-Violet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) is also now forming part of CIBSE ventilation guidance for SARS-CoV-2 and independent testing has shown that UVC is effective at inactivating coronaviruses once the correct dosage is applied. 

Picture: a photograph of a person wearing a face mask, standing by a window

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 06 January 2021

Share



Related Articles

British Firm Launches “COVID-Secure” HVAC Technology

A British firm has developed a new system designed to help buildings with air management systems make their air supply secure against airborne pathogens. As COVID-19...

 Read Full Article
Building Ventilation and IAQ Market Will Grow to Nearly $14 Billion by 2031

Research suggests that the global market for commercial building ventilation and indoor air quality is set for huge growth, as businesses demand the creation of...

 Read Full Article
Getting HVAC Systems Ready for Summer – A Guide for Facilities Managers  

With summer on its way, what are the most important steps facilities managers can take to ensure HVAC systems are optimised for effective performance in hot...

 Read Full Article
Is There A 'Safer' Day Of The Week to Attend The Office?

In terms of virus transmission risk, are there days that are “safer” to attend the workplace than others? According to the Infogrid Air Quality Index, only...

 Read Full Article
Is UV-C the Answer for Tackling Airborne Infection in Buildings?

Pressure is mounting for FMs and building owners to deliver solutions capable of reducing the threat of airborne disease transmission in buildings, so is UV-C a viable...

 Read Full Article
IMechE Develops Regulatory Standard for UV Air Cleaners for NHS

A solution to remove COVID-19 from the air using UV sanitisers will soon be used in hospitals, after a team led by engineers from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers...

 Read Full Article
HSE Advises on COVID and Ventilation in Offices

The advice includes how to ventilate rooms whilst keeping them warm, monitoring indoor air quality, and safely ventilating vehicles.   What are the Legal...

 Read Full Article
Improving Indoor Air Quality This Winter

During the pandemic, COVID has raised the profile of the quality of the air we breathe in our buildings – how do we maintain this priority throughout the winter...

 Read Full Article
The EnviroKlenz Air System Plus Applied

The EnviroKlenz Air System is used to ensure clean air in a variety of high traffic environments, such as dentistry studios and school classrooms. According to...

 Read Full Article
Smart Ventilation System Given Passivhaus Certification

SAV Systems' AirMaster AM 1000, a mechanical ventilation unit, has been awarded Passivhaus Component certification. The flagship AM 1000 is the first...

 Read Full Article