In-line Fluid Treatment by UV Radiation
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1. A method of germicidally treating a flowing fluid, the method comprising the steps of:
- obtaining at least one purification parameter associated with flow of the fluid; and
based on the at least one obtained parameter, exposing the flowing fluid to UV radiation at a target fluence sufficient to achieve a desired germicidal effect in the fluid.
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Abstract
A UV source is regulated according to one or more purification parameters to produce a desired germicidal effect in a liquid while minimizing wasted power.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of germicidally treating a flowing fluid, the method comprising the steps of:
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obtaining at least one purification parameter associated with flow of the fluid; and based on the at least one obtained parameter, exposing the flowing fluid to UV radiation at a target fluence sufficient to achieve a desired germicidal effect in the fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for germicidally treating a flowing fluid, the system comprising:
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a source of UV radiation directed into the flow; a computation unit for determining, based on at least one flow parameter, a configuration of the UV source to achieve a desired germicidal effect in the fluid; and a mechanism for controlling the UV source in response to the determined configuration. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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