FLUID STERILIZATION SYSTEM

摘要

A fluid filtration system is shown. The fluid filtration system utilizes a one-piece or multiple piece containers having a plurality of radiation-transmissible media adapted to receive light, such as ultraviolet light, white light or other wavelength light. The radiation-transmissible media are situated in the container and at least one or a plurality of radiation sources, such as ultraviolet lamps, are situated in an array in proximity to the radiation-transmissible media. The radiation-transmissible media interrupts the flow and velocity of the fluid stream passing through the container to extend the duration of radiation for any contaminants and also provide enlarged surface areas for the contaminants to be received and ultimately exposed to the radiation. In one example, the radiation-transmissible media may be tubular or spherical sections that are hollow or solid and made of quartz.

主权项

1. A fluid sterilization system comprising:
a container; radiation-transmissible media situated in said container; and a radiation source; said radiation-transmissible media being adapted to provide both mechanical filtration by physically capturing organisms as they are carried through the container in a fluid stream and substantially simultaneously permitting transmission of radiation from said radiation source through said radiation-transmissible media, said radiation being an appropriate amount to disinfect said fluid stream and at least one surface of said radiation-transmissible media.