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Alternative Title:
J Photochem Photobiol B
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.03.009
Personal Author:
Milonova, Sonya ; Rudnick, Stephen ; McDevitt, James ; Nardell, Edward
Milonova, Sonya ; Rudnick, Stephen ; McDevitt, James ; Nardell, Edward Less -
Description:
The threshold limit value (TLV) guideline for ultraviolet (UV) radiation specifies that irradiance measurements to ensure occupant safety be taken over an angle of 80° at the sensor. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of an 80° field of view (FOV) tube on lower room UV-C irradiation measurements. Measurements were made in an experimental chamber at a height of 1.73m with and without an FOV tube. The FOV tube reduced the lower room irradiance readings by 18-34%, a statistically significant reduction compared to the bare sensor. An 80° FOV tube should be used for lower room irradiance measurements to comply with the TLV guideline. The resulting lower readings would allow more UV-C radiation in the upper room without compromising occupant safety. More UV-C radiation in the upper room could increase efficacy of UVGI systems for reducing transmission of airborne infectious diseases. In addition, recommendations are made to standardize lower room irradiance measurement techniques.
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Air Microbiology
Anti-Infective Agents
Article
Bacteria
Fungi
Occupant Safety Measurements
Occupational Exposure
Threshold Limit Value
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
Ultraviolet Rays

Source:
J Photochem Photobiol B. 159:88-92.
Pubmed ID:
27038734
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4854786
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
D43 TW009379/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; R01 OH009050/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States
D43 TW009379/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; R01 OH009050/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States Less -
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CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:3e5a092cc29894fe1f96a52572d8203701d7f07da34dfc0d77b5c484914ed48f
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