Total Internal Reflection (TIR) is Atlantium’s patented technology that enhances UV disinfection by uniformly distributing light throughout the inactivation zone, effectively concentrating UV energy for optimal microorganism inactivation. At the core of this system is its uniquely designed chamber, made of high-quality quartz surrounded by an air block instead of traditional stainless steel. This innovative chamber traps Medium Pressure UV light photons, recycling their energy as they repeatedly bounce through the quartz surface back into the chamber. By eliminating escape routes and damaging microorganisms’ DNA, RNA, and repair mechanisms, the system maximizes disinfection efficiency. Additionally, its unique design helps reduce both CAPEX and OPEX, making it a cost-effective solution.

TIR significantly boosts UV chamber performance and power efficiency (kW) compared to traditional systems, potentially reducing power consumption by 2-4 times, requiring fewer lamps, and maintaining consistent performance. Efficiency depends on parameters like UVT%, flow rate, and chamber geometry.

When combined with Medium-Pressure (MP) UV, TIR offers extraordinary efficacy at a lower operational cost than traditional MP or LP UV systems. This combination provides strong reliability and affordable costs, enabling effective applications such as biofilm control, which might otherwise rely on chemicals due to high costs associated with conventional UV systems.