Introduction to Ultraviolet Light (UV) Disinfection
utilize the latest in ultraviolet lighting to create a safe Environment for your workers and customers
Superior Energy and Control has partnered with industry leaders in the utilization of Ultraviolet (UV) lighting design to help your business create a safer work environment for your employees and customers. In the ever changing world post COVID-19 business owners are looking for solutions that assure workers and customers of a germ-free space in which to work and transact business, Superior Energy and Control is here to help you sort the wheat from the chaff and guide you to the best solutions for your investments.
How UV Disinfection Works
Unlike chemical approaches to water disinfection, UV provides rapid, effective inactivation of microorganisms through a physical process. When bacteria, viruses and protozoa are exposed to the germicidal wavelengths of UV light, they are rendered incapable of reproducing and infecting. UV light has demonstrated efficacy against pathogenic organisms, including those responsible for cholera, polio, typhoid, hepatitis and other bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. In addition, UV light (either alone or in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide) can destroy chemical contaminants such as pesticides, industrial solvents, and pharmaceuticals through a process called UV-oxidation.
Microorganisms are inactivated by UV light as a result of damage to nucleic acids. The high energy associated with short wavelength UV energy, primarily at 254 nm, is absorbed by cellular RNA and DNA. This absorption of UV energy forms new bonds between adjacent nucleotides, creating double bonds or dimers. Dimerization of adjacent molecules, particularly thymine, is the most common photochemical damage. Formation of numerous thymine dimers in the DNA of bacteria and viruses prevents replication and inability to infect.
Office Buildings
Superior Energy and Control has specialized experience working in office buildings and understands the specific needs involved in attracting and retaining tenants. Improve your wellness and production levels with our full spectrum UV fixtures. With our UV Fixture line you can now disinfect all surfaces in your office, including air handlers, in a single cycle to reduce the number of viruses and harmful pathogens in the building. The EPA estimates that indoor air quality costs companies more than $50 billion each year in healthcare, absenteeism, lost production and lost revenue. Improve your bottom line and make your work place safer with Superior UV Solutions.
Health Care Facilities
Superior Energy and Control understands the unique needs of the health care industry and has vast experience working in these busy environments. Whether you operate a hospital, surgical center, clinic, urgent care or any other medical facility, reducing HAIs is a top priority. Improve patient outcomes and save your operation valuable time and money with the benefit of full spectrum UV fixtures installed in clinical and operations spaces to disinfect on demand as often as needed.
Education
Superior Energy and Control has a deep understanding of the needs of the Education Sector and working in Schools. Our most important assets are in our classrooms everyday. From students to teachers to administration staff, keeping schools running smoothly and clean is a top priority for all. Our Superior UV solutions can stop COVID-19 and other viruses from spreading.
Additionally, Superior’s full spectrum UV fixtures allow you to reduce the use of harmful chemical sprays, which have been shown to increase the risk of respiratory illnesses such as asthma. When student illness rates decrease, parents, teachers and students get to spend more time on what matters most.
Hospitality
Greet your guests with the confidence that your accommodations are free of any harmful germs. Nothing helps your guests relax more than coming into a clean, healthy room. Elevate your customer experience with Superior’s UV fixtures and mobile units as a part of your daily housekeeping routine. Harvest the power of natural light and reduce the use of harsh industrial chemicals to keep the rooms fresh and safe.