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Exodour – How it Works
Exodour employs ‘UV Enhanced Oxidation’ as a means of combating odourous air. The system harnesses Ozone in a technological process using light filtration to transform odour-laden air into pure, fresh healthy Oxygen.
UV Light Chambers
- Contained in the Exodour unit are two UV light chambers. These UV chambers are designed to allow just enough airflow time to treat and oxidise the odourous air with the use of UV lamps.
- Both chambers are maintained under positive pressure through the use of blowers to induce the airflow within the unit. Fans contained in the ventilation system assist the movement of air throughout the process.
The First Chamber
- Odour laden air is initially introduced into the first chamber which contains a series of UV tubes emitting UV light at a controlled frequency.
- This UV frequency breaks down the oxygen into single oxygen atoms known as free radicals. These free radicals attack the odourous molecules in the chamber, breaking them down into harmless, odourless compounds.
- Free radicals do not exist for very long and it is therefore necessary to continuously create them whilst the Exodour unit is in operation. This is achieved with the introduction of a titanium dioxide coated plate fitted within the walls of the chamber. This plate acts as a catalyst to further oxidisation. At this point of the process the air is laden with ozone.
The Second Chamber
- The airflow then passes into a second chamber which contains an additional series of ultra violet lamps. These lamps produce UV light at a higher frequency. This has the effect of breaking down the ozone and changing it back into oxygen.
- At this stage the oxidation process is complete and the air is deemed odour free and released into the environment.
The Exodour Unit (PDF)
Ultra Violet Light and how it works?
- Ultra Violet (UV) is a simple germicidal disinfectant; it prevents infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms.
- UV technology can be applied to a wide range of situations where there is a need for powerful disinfectants. These can range from water purification to the sterilisation of surfaces and the removal of odours and bacteria from the air.
- Killing bacteria with ultra violet light is well documented and unlike chemical disinfectants, germs are unable to develop an immune mechanism against the continuous use of UV light.
- Exodour uses UV light in a method known as ‘UV enhanced oxidisation’. Using UV light Exodour creates Ozone which combats odourous molecules and delivers clean and odour free air.
Ozone
- Ozone is perhaps the most misunderstood element in the air we breathe!
- Natural Ozone is created electrically during active thunderstorms and is also created by the action of nitrogen oxides and ultraviolet light from the sun. The electrical discharge creates the sweet smell that we recognise as clean air.
- Ozone is a strong oxidising agent and it has the capability to break down most of the organic chemicals that foul our environment.
- Ozone contains one more atoms than pure oxygen. Purification or odour correction occurs when the third atom found in ozone detaches itself from the molecule and binds itself to pollutants such as odours, bacteria, mold, mildew and grease. A breakdown of the polluted molecule results in permanent oxidation and a conversion into harmless compounds such as water vapor and carbon dioxide.
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