METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AFFECTING A CHEMICAL OR MECHANICAL PROPERTY OF A TARGET SITE

摘要

A method for ultraviolet (UV) liquid disinfection is provided. The method includes flowing liquid to be disinfected through a dielectric conduit and disinfecting the liquid by directing UV-radiation into the liquid within the conduit such that the liquid to be disinfected serves as a flowing liquid wave guide for the UV-radiation using total internal reflection.