Standardization of Methods for Fluence (UV Dose) Determination in Bench-Scale UV Experiments

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is now an accepted technology for inactivation of a variety of waterborne pathogens in wastewater and drinking water. However, the techniques used in much of the previous research aimed at providing information on UV effectiveness have not yet been standardized. Thus in...

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Published in:Journal of environmental engineering (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2003-03, Vol.129 (3), p.209-215
Main Authors: Bolton, James R, Linden, Karl G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical Methods
Applied sciences
Drinking water
Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination
Emittance
Environmental engineering
Exact sciences and technology
General purification processes
Lamps
Microorganisms
Pathogens
Pollution
Specifications
Standardization
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Ultraviolet radiation
Wastewater treatment
Wastewaters
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is now an accepted technology for inactivation of a variety of waterborne pathogens in wastewater and drinking water. However, the techniques used in much of the previous research aimed at providing information on UV effectiveness have not yet been standardized. Thus in many peer reviewed published literature, it is not clear how the UV irradiations were carried out, nor how the average fluence (or UV dose) given to the microorganisms has been determined. A detailed protocol for the determination of the fluence (UV dose) in a bench scale UV apparatus containing UV lamps emitting either monochromatic or broadband UV light was developed. This protocol includes specifications for the construction of a bench scale UV testing apparatus, methods for determination of the average irradiance in the water, details on UV radiometry, and considerations for microbiological testing. Use of this protocol will aid in standardization of bench scale UV testing and provide increased confidence in data generated during such testing.
ISSN:0733-9372
1943-7870
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(2003)129:3(209)