The Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) developed a disinfection unit called Ultra Swachh. The unit is used to disinfect articles such as electronic items, Personal Protective Equipment, fabrics, etc.
About the unit
- The Unit uses an advanced oxidative process called Ozonated Space Technology to disinfect the items.
- The device also uses Ozone Sealant Technology that involves trapping of Ozone.
- The Ultra Swachh Unit houses a catalytic converter that makes it environment friendly.
- It also holds several safety features such as door interlocks, emergency shut down, delay cycle, dual doors, leak monitors, etc.
- The system complies to International Standards of Industrial, Personal, Occupations and Environmental Safety.
Ozone as dainfectntis
- Ozone is an oxidizing compound that rapidly oxidizes organic materials, manganese, iron, etc.
- Ozone is highly unstable and oxidises to form oxygen within 15 to 20 seconds.
- This property of ozone is used in disinfection.
- Because of its high oxidization potential, ozone disinfects or rather oxidises cell components.
- When the cellular wall or membrane of a cell gets damaged, the cell falls apart. This process is called lysis.
- It is through this process, ozone oxidises or kills microorganisms.
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