Residue-free Bio-decontamination systems employ
ACI Blowers
Application: Fans aid circulation of hydrogen
peroxide vapour
BIOQUELL UK Ltd has developed the Clarus range of unique
and patent protected bio-decontamination technology, designed
to generate hydrogen peroxide vapour used for the surface
bio-deactivation of micro-organisms such as bacteria (including
anthrax), viruses and fungi. It is a ‘residue-free’
process because at the end of the bio-decontamination process
the hydrogen peroxide is catalytically converted to just water
and oxygen.
In addition to the efficacy of the system and its residue-free
nature, it also has the major benefit of being fast along
with excellent material compatibility, including sensitive
electrical and electronics devices. Clarus technology is also
able to operate at negative pressure when applied to sealed
enclosures which ensures zero leakage through out the decontamination
process, therefore protecting surrounding operatives and the
immediate environment.
Helping to achieve effective circulation of the hydrogen
peroxide vapour are specially sealed ‘Multi-Stage’
blowers from Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard.
Features of the Multi-Stage units that make them ideal for
this application include the use of contamination and maintenance-free
brushless motors, essential characteristics for operating
in hygiene sensitive environments. The motors also offer high-efficiency
and low-noise operation (77dB(A)), the latter being particularly
important for space-limited work areas. Further, the bearings
are sealed for life and the white polyester resin housing
is inert and does not degrade when exposed to hydrogen peroxide.
The ACI Multi-Stage blowers are employed in BIOQUELL’s
Clarus ‘C’ and ‘L’ hydrogen peroxide
vapour generators. Clarus units are used world wide ensuring
reliable and continuous bio-decontamination of such items
as pharmaceutical isolators, clean rooms, pass-though devices,
micro-biological safety cabinets and CO2 incubators.
BIOQUELL also use ACI’s fans for venting its ASTEC
Monair and Monair Plus range of filtration fume cabinets -
playing a part in the proven range of Activated Carbon and
HEPA filtration systems. The forced venting ensures that all
extracted fumes pass through the filter system so that the
cleaned air can be re-circulated back into the laboratory.
