Honeywell announced the launch of U-Prism, an air and surface purification device that uses UV-C technology to disinfect air in highly vulnerable areas in buildings.
U Prism is an easy-to-install, wall-mounted unit that offers continuous disinfection by deactivating pathogens with up to 99% efficacy.
U-Prism is suited for places where large numbers of people are in close proximity, with a possibility of disease transmission through airborne pathogens, such as in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. It is also suitable for use in educational and commercial establishments, metro stations and other public places.
“U-Prism was created to help facilities better respond to the need for more frequent and thorough sanitization of public spaces, especially those that witness higher footfalls such as hospitals and healthcare facilities,” said Ashish Modi, vice president and general manager of Asia Pacific, Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT). “The solution can help address air disinfection challenges to help create healthier and safer building environments.”
The product was designed by engineers at Honeywell Technology Solutions (HTS), the company’s global technology development and engineering facility based in Bangalore, India.
“The device uses high intensity UV-C light, a special reflector and a unique louver to disinfect the air, which is then circulated by convective air currents. It can be used in spaces with limited mechanical ventilation and is safe for air conditioned and non-air-conditioned environments,” said Rajeev Bhandari, senior director of engineering, HBT, HTS. “It is a simple to install, low-maintenance device that provides continuous sanitization, while precluding the need for chemical disinfectants and additional manpower requirements.”
The product is manufactured to comply with the NIOSH recommended guidelines of Permissible Exposure Time (PET).