Cold storage facilities are critical for the storage and distribution of perishable products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, poultry, seafood, flowers, medicines, pharmaceutical products, and electronics. According to the ISHRAE – Indian Cold Chain Industry Outlook 2024 Report, the Indian cold chain market was worth USD 19.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 36 Billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 16%.
However, one of the challenges faced by cold storage facilities is indoor air quality. Poor indoor air quality can have a significant impact on the storage of perishable products. It can affect the quality and freshness of the products, lead to moisture-related issues, and result in high energy costs.
1. Quality and Freshness of Products
Contaminated air can lead to the degradation of perishable products, reducing their shelf life and compromising their quality and freshness before reaching customers.
2. Moisture
Imbalanced moisture levels in the air can lead to dehydration or spoilage of perishable products.
3. High Energy Costs
Inefficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can result in higher energy expenditures due to increased workload and lower efficiency.
Air Purification System is the Solution
An effective UVGI air purification system can maintain indoor air quality and prevent spoilage of products in cold storage facilities. UV lamps can be integrated into HVAC systems to remove dust, debris, smoke, airborne contaminants, and other infectious agents, thereby improving indoor air quality.
Industrial air purifiers with Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) technology can significantly enhance heat transfer, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and the lifespan of HVAC units.
Understanding UVGI Air Disinfection
UVGI uses short wavelength UV-C radiation at 254 nm to kill or inactivate airborne microbes by damaging their DNA and RNA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UVGI kills viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms.
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UVGI system offers cost-effective and eco-friendly air disinfection solution with easy installation and minimal maintenance. UVGI industrial air purifiers from Alfaa UV are designed to disinfect the air by eliminating microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, yeast, and mold in cold storage facilities.
The UltraCoil and UltraDuct systems from Alfaa UV are effective in air purification and disinfection, providing single-pass disinfection of airborne bacteria and viruses in HVAC systems, and removing biofilms to prevent air contamination.
