The cleantech startup has developed a revolutionary technology that not
just captures the viruses but also kills them within the system ensuring
complete indoor air sanitization.
As the coronavirus
pandemic is getting graver with its airborne nature coming to light,an Indian
technology start-up Magneto CleanTech has launched an enhanced version of their cutting-edge
Magneto Central Air Cleaner, now co-powered by Filterless Magnetic Air
Purification (FMAP) and Ultraviolet (UVGI) technology. This high efficiency air
filtration system based on “Trap & Kill” process now combines
with anti-microbial UV-C rays which thoroughly decontaminate the indoor air by
killing over 90% of airborne viruses and infections instead of letting them
grow.
The brand’s latest
launch is in sync with ongoing research around the usage of air conditioners
raising the risk of Coronavirus transmission. With the nationwide
lockdown slated to be lifted gradually post 17thMay, businesses are
set to resume operations with a part of their workforce soon. This will
heighten the usage of centralized air conditioning units over the coming
months. However, increasing evidence suggesting that centralized air
conditioning units can be a source of contamination may add to the risk of
virus transmission. The situation calls for a robust solution. Droplets
containing the virus from cough or sneeze can be as small as 1 micron in size
and can travel large distances, especially through air conditioning. The
solution designed by Magneto CleanTech can capture and kill the virus.
Magneto Central
Air Cleaner is an innovative solution that displays engineering perfection and
high filtration efficiency. The advanced unit integrates with all types of air
conditioning system to eliminate harmful PM 2.5 particles, viruses,bacteria,
airborne pathogens and other cancer causing toxic gases that create indoor air
pollution.Magneto Central Air Cleaner works on a multi-stage principle of
trapping and killing all kinds of airborne pathogens. This system traps
airborne viruses of even 0.1 microns (which is the size range of the SARS-CoV-2
virus) at the magnetic stage – through electron beaming, the RNA of virus
is ruptured and furthermore destroyed with photonic energy of UVGI system, the
air is sanitized and released into the space.
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) disinfects
the air by emitting UV-C rays at a wavelength of 253.7 nm (UV-C band). These
rays kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi by disrupting the DNA/RNA of
microorganisms, preventing them from reproducing, and thereby killing them. Magneto
Central Air Cleaner now comes equipped with the combined power of dual forces
of magnetism & UV-C to amplify the microbe elimination on even the
smallest viruses complying the global industry guidelines for preventive
measures from spread of diseases like COVID-19. Since the UV system is applied
in the central air conditioner, the occupants don’t come in contact with the
light, making the system completely safe for humans.
The American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and
EUROVENT have released guidelines for use of high efficiency air filtration
technologies and UV-C lights to protect against the novel coronavirus. These
air filtration technologies are required to be ISO16890 certified and should
capture ePM1.0 size of microbes with over 80% efficiency, and UVGI has been
recognized as an effective technology with the potential to eliminate
COVID-19.While the system has not been directly tested on coronavirus yet, it
has been tested to kill various other bacteria and viruses, and the technology
is recommended by international bodies for SARS-CoV-2 protection. Magneto
CleanTech is the only Indian Company with a product that meets all these local
and international guidelines.
07 May, 2020