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reuse applications have used mercury UV lamps containing

electrodes for the generation of UV radiation to meet
disinfection needs. These electrodes are delicately

constructed and their deterioration is the primary source of

disinfection system failures.

Euro-ATS’s a groundbreaking development in UV

disinfection is the use of microwave energy to power

electrodeless, high-output UV lamps integrated with
advanced system designs to meet ever more stringent

disinfection requirements. Microwave-powered UV systems

utilize microwave energy generated by a magnetron and

directed through a waveguide into quartz lamps. These

microwave-powered electrodeless lamps produce
predominantly monochromatic UV light, with the majority of

the UV output optimized at a 254 nm disinfection

wavelength.

Two distinct types of commercially available, microwave-

powered UV disinfection systems are available: modular,

vertical open-channel configurations for large-flow-rate
wastewater applications; and modular, closed-vessel

configurations for low-flow-rate wastewater and drinking

water applications.

Microwave-powered UV disinfection systems allow quick

start-up, longer lamp life, less fouling and higher overall

reliability, coupled with increased efficiency, safety and
flexibility in design.

Within the MicroDynamics system, the electrodeless lamps

warm up quickly and produce full disinfection capability
within 10 seconds. This often negates the requirement for