Odor Control

Germicidal UVC technology using ozone-producing lamps is an efficient and cost-

effective method to prevent odor issues and to meet strict official regulations.

Removing odorous VOC byproducts is important in many industries, especially when

operations create nuisance odors for nearby residences and businesses and noxious
fumes.

Our germicidal lamps operate at different wavelengths, including 185nm, which is the
length of UV radiation that produces ozone. Ozone safely reacts with the odor-causing
agent (VOC’s), such as ammonia, sulfides, and mercaptans, breaking it into less
complex molecules through a process called oxidation.

Ambient air is directed through the system’s UV chamber. The ultraviolet light acts as
a catalyst, breaking down the ambient oxygen and water vapor molecules into the short-
lived oxygen and hydroxyl free radicals. The oxygen and hydroxyl are used up in the
process of oxidizing more complex molecules. The end result is an effective and
immediate gas breakdown, with very little byproduct.

Our standard and custom ozone-producing germicidal lamps include low pressure mercury
lamps and low pressure amalgam lamps.

Low pressure mercury lamp solutions include:

Standard Quartz Germicidal Lamps – GPH Types

High Output Quartz Germicidal Lamp – Gxx/HO Types

Low pressure amalgam lamp solutions include:

Spot Amalgam Lamps – GPHHA Types

Proprietary Pellet Amalgam Lamps – GPHHA Types

Odor elimination is dependent on the type and degree of the odor-causing contaminants
and the ambient air temperature and humidity. We offer custom and proprietary
solutions to meet the requirements of our clients.

Germicidal UVC Odor Control in Waster Water Plants

Germicidal UVC systems have proven to be a cost-effective solution to eliminating
odors from sewage lift stations and treatment plants as well as reducing in-plant
corrosion from hydrogen sulfide. They are easy to integrate and require only a small
footprint for operation.

In addition to having a strong odor, moderate and high exposure to hydrogen sulfide
can have ill effects on health.

The system does not require any ongoing chemical costs or disposal of contaminated
odor adsorption media.