UV Lamp Intensity in Air Yields Far Different Results When Used in Water

Not all UV systems are created equal. There are substantial differences in performance, depending on lamps, ballasts and how they’re matched to work together.

The Difference Between Air and Water

In water, ultraviolet light is affected by water temperature, transmission of the fluid, the quartz sleeve material of construction, the lamp type and the operating condition of each lamp. The impact on UV output can vary as much as 30% or more in UV intensity output. Air measurement dose will not necessary produce the same dose in water.

When you power a generic lamp and generic off-the-shelf electronic ballast (general lamp use type), it may deliver less intensity than a standard UV lamp magnetic ballast. The odds are that the so called "energy saving/efficient" electronic ballast package may use more power and deliver less performance.

Knowledge Makes the Difference

Advanced UV, Inc.’s matched power supplies and lamps are some of the highest performing ultraviolet systems available. Because Advanced UV measures lamp output specifications based on application use in water – not air, performance data is actual, not interpolated. Based on this real data, we developed matched lamp and ballast design.

These high-performance, low-pressure lamps are coupled with matched, electronic ballasts that produce the highest intensity levels. Using custom ballasts matched for a specific application, Advanced UV can increase performance by 20% or more over leading electronic ballast or other off-the-shelf general electronic ballast.

By driving the lamps correctly, we can guarantee 9000-hour lamp life, better TOC reduction and less maintenance costs.

Make Your Retrofit an Upgrade

To enjoy the benefits of lower operating costs, higher UV performance and faster maintenance, retrofit your UV systems with Advanced UV lamps and matched ballasts. Our costs will be competitive with leading suppliers, but your performance levels will be far greater.