HOD UV technology typically offers highly competitive operational costs, especially when compared to chemical-based disinfection or conventional UV systems. A detailed cost-benefit analysis for specific municipal plants requires additional information about flow rates and specific treatment
HOD UV technology can be combined with Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) to manage high organic loads effectively. This combination ensures the degradation and removal of complex organic compounds, maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
HOD UV technology can significantly reduce or, in certain regulatory environments, completely replace chlorine for primary disinfection. However, regulatory standards in many regions, including Mexico, often require residual chlorine presence in distribution networks to maintain microbiological safety post-treatment.
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) effectively remove challenging contaminants such as: Pharmaceutical residues Personal care products Endocrine disruptors Certain pesticides Taste and odor-causing compounds Specific persistent organic pollutants For contaminants like PFAS, Atlantium is actively developing and applying solutions demonstrating significant removal through ARP.
Our systems have been validated using adenovirus, considered the most UV-resistant virus found in drinking water, achieving 4-log or greater reductions. HOD UV technology also effectively inactivates protozoa such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium, providing broad-spectrum microbiological safety.
Absolutely. Atlantium's patented Total Internal Reflection (TIR) technology ensures uniform UV radiation, even for high flows exceeding 600 liters per second. Typically, systems are configured with multiple lamps to guarantee no shadow zones, delivering consistent and reliable disinfection across all water volumes.
No. UV treatment with Atlantium technology provides instant physical disinfection without any residual chemicals, unlike chlorine-based treatments. However, if incoming water already contains chlorine, Atlantium’s advanced HOD UV technology can help adjust doses to effectively minimize or eliminate chlorine residuals, promoting sustainable and safe water practices.
To determine the appropriate HOD UV system, we need the following information: UV Transmittance (UVT) at 254 nm Maximum and minimum flow rates Required UV dose Target pathogens Key water quality parameters Application type Additionally, a treatment process flow diagram helps us understand the existing setup. Further information may be required for specific applications such
Yes, you can use your existing flow meter if it provides reliable reading and there are no diversions between the flow meter and the UV system. It is crucial that the flow signal accurately represents the flow through the UV system, with no risk of measuring flow when the UV system is bypassed. The flow
Ultraviolet Transmittance (UVT%) measures how much UV light at 254 nm passes through 1 cm of water. To measure it you will need a spectrophotometer (we recommend using a portable one), quartz cuvettes, and reference water (can be distilled water). How to Measure UVT%: Prepare the Spectrophotometer Turn on the spectrophotometer and allow it to
