DRDO Equipment for Disinfection

DRDO recently introduced new products to help with the disinfection process to curb the spread of SARS CoV 2.

Automatic Mist-based Sanitizer Dispensing Units

It is a contactless sanitizer dispenser based on the water mist aerator technology which was originally developed for water conservation in fire suppression. It will dispense alcohol-based hand sanitizers at the entrance into various buildings. It makes use of ultrasonic sensors and is compact, economical and long lasting. It prevents wastage by dispensing only 5 to 6 ml for 12 seconds during a single operation.

UV Sanitisation Box

The DRDO has developed a UV sanitisation box for disinfecting objects like mobile phone, tablets, purse, currency, cover of office files, etc. The box will subject the objects to ultraviolet C radiations for a minute with a dosage of 100mJ/sq.cm. The unexposed areas of the object will be disinfected by the ozone that is produced by the 185nm UV radiations.

Hand-held UV Devices

The DRDO, through its Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS) and Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), developed hand-held UV devices for disinfection of office and household items including food packets, files, chairs, postal deliveries, etc.

Originally written on April 18, 2020 and last modified on February 20, 2022.
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