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Table of contents (20 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book is a comprehensive source for technical information regarding ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) and its application to air and surface disinfection for the control of pathogens and allergens. The primary focus is on airborne microbes and surface contamination applications for hospitals, commercial facilities, and residential homes.
All aspects of UVGI systems, including design methods, sizing methods, modeling, safety, installation, testing, guidelines, and disinfection theory are addressed in detail. An extensive database of over six hundred UV rate constant studies is included as well as tabular performance data for UV lamps and products. Providing this information in one single source simplifies the design and installation of UVGI systems, helps guarantee effective performance of new systems, and facilitates their use on a wide scale for the purpose of improving human health. This book is organized to provide systematic coverage of all related issues and will serve equally well as both a textbook and a handbook for general reference.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Kowalski consults on air cleaning construction and retrofit projects through Immune Building Systems, Inc. (IBSI) of New York, and speaks at international conferences on issues related to disease control and biodefense. He is currently chairman of the Air Treatment Group of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) with whom he is developing a series of standards and guidelines for air treatment systems in collaboration with ASHRAE, ARI, and other professional societies.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Handbook
Book Subtitle: UVGI for Air and Surface Disinfection
Authors: Wladyslaw Kowalski
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-01999-9
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-01998-2Published: 01 October 2009
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-42480-9Published: 02 November 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-01999-9Published: 12 January 2010
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 501
Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection, Microbiology