UV sterilization of containers

摘要

Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, systems, devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, and more particularly systems, devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container used in the process of fermentation for an alcoholic beverage. Provided are also systems, UV devices, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container.

主权项

1. A method for ultraviolet (UV) sterilization of an interior surface of a container, the method comprising the steps of:
(a) movably and inwardly inserting through an opening of a container a portable UV device comprising a housing and a first germicidal UV light source; (b) placing the portable UV device on or at an interior position within the container; (c) releasing the first germicidal UV light source from the housing; and (d) activating the first germicidal UV light source;
wherein the first germicidal UV light source resides in the housing;wherein the first germicidal UV light source comprises a first UV lamp;and wherein the interior surface of the container is sterilized.