Ultraviolet Water Purification by Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation

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Ultraviolet Water & Wastewater Ultraviolet Water & Wastewater Disinfection and PurificationDisinfection and Purification

Atlantic Ultraviolet has manufactured quality ultraviolet Atlantic Ultraviolet has manufactured quality ultraviolet water and air purification equipment, since 1963. Today’s water and air purification equipment, since 1963. Today’s

focus is on providing superior customer service and support, focus is on providing superior customer service and support, while continuing it’s leadership in applied ultraviolet while continuing it’s leadership in applied ultraviolet

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What is ultraviolet water What is ultraviolet water purification?purification?

• Ultraviolet water purification is Ultraviolet water purification is a fast and effective means of a fast and effective means of water disinfection without the water disinfection without the use of heat or chemicals.use of heat or chemicals.

• Main purpose is to rid water of Main purpose is to rid water of bacteria, mold, virus and/or algae.bacteria, mold, virus and/or algae.


What is germicidal ultraviolet?What is germicidal ultraviolet?

• Germicidal ultraviolet light Germicidal ultraviolet light is also known as UVC light is also known as UVC light (light in 100-280nm wavelength range)(light in 100-280nm wavelength range)

• This wavelength of light is This wavelength of light is capable of deactivating capable of deactivating the DNA of various the DNA of various microorganisms thereby microorganisms thereby rendering them harmlessrendering them harmless..


What are the beneficial uses of What are the beneficial uses of germicidal ultraviolet?germicidal ultraviolet?

• Non-chemical approach to disinfection, no by-productsNon-chemical approach to disinfection, no by-products• No-residual odor or tasteNo-residual odor or taste• Used in potable and wastewater applicationsUsed in potable and wastewater applications• Nothing is added –makes this process simple, Nothing is added –makes this process simple,

inexpensive, very low maintenanceinexpensive, very low maintenance• Effective on Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoan,Effective on Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoan,

Cryptosporidium and GiardiaCryptosporidium and Giardia• Short Contact Times (2 to 10 Seconds)Short Contact Times (2 to 10 Seconds)


Applications for UV Water PurifierApplications for UV Water Purifier

Drinking Water ApplicationsDrinking Water Applications

- Under sink installs & water vending machinesUnder sink installs & water vending machines

- Aircraft, boats & recreational vehiclesAircraft, boats & recreational vehicles

- Water wells & water cisternsWater wells & water cisterns

- Swimming pool & hot tubsSwimming pool & hot tubs

- Farm, ranches & trailer parksFarm, ranches & trailer parks

- Schools & hotelsSchools & hotels

- Aquarium, hatcheries and nurseriesAquarium, hatcheries and nurseries



Food Processing ApplicationsFood Processing Applications

- Brewery & wineryBrewery & winery

- Soft drinks, fruit drinks and juicesSoft drinks, fruit drinks and juices

- Bottling facilities and dairy processingBottling facilities and dairy processing

- Liquid sugars, sweetenersLiquid sugars, sweeteners

- Edible OilsEdible Oils

- Water based lubricantsWater based lubricants

- Pure wash / rinse waterPure wash / rinse water



Medical ApplicationMedical Application- Pharmaceutical productionPharmaceutical production- Laboratories, hospital and clinicsLaboratories, hospital and clinics- Maternity labor and delivery areasMaternity labor and delivery areas- Pathology labs, kidney dialysisPathology labs, kidney dialysis- Animal HusbandryAnimal Husbandry

Industrial ApplicationsIndustrial Applications- Cosmetics and electronics productionCosmetics and electronics production- Pond & lake reclamationPond & lake reclamation- Food IndustriesFood Industries- HatcheriesHatcheries


Basics of a Water PurifierBasics of a Water Purifier

- - A water purifier consists of a cylindrical chamber A water purifier consists of a cylindrical chamber

(all our brands are manufactured in Stainless Steel)(all our brands are manufactured in Stainless Steel)

- - Inside the chamber there is a germicidal lamp Inside the chamber there is a germicidal lamp

which is housed inside a quartz sleeve a special which is housed inside a quartz sleeve a special

type of glass that allows the germicidal ultraviolet type of glass that allows the germicidal ultraviolet

rays from the lamp to penetrate thru and disinfect rays from the lamp to penetrate thru and disinfect

the water.the water.


Principle of Operation for UV Water Principle of Operation for UV Water PurifierPurifier

1.1. The water enters the purifier andThe water enters the purifier andflows into the annular spaceflows into the annular spacebetween the quartz sleeve andbetween the quartz sleeve andthe chamber wall.the chamber wall.

2.2. Some models have a wiper Some models have a wiper segment to induce turbulence in segment to induce turbulence in the flowing liquid to assurethe flowing liquid to assureuniform exposure of suspendeduniform exposure of suspendedmicroorganisms to the lethalmicroorganisms to the lethalultraviolet rays.ultraviolet rays.

3.3. Some models have a translucentSome models have a translucentsight port to provide positivesight port to provide positiveindication of germicidal lampindication of germicidal lampoperation.operation.

4.4. If applicable the wiper assembly facilitates periodic cleaning of the If applicable the wiper assembly facilitates periodic cleaning of the quartz sleeve without any disassembly or interruption of purifier quartz sleeve without any disassembly or interruption of purifier operation.operation.

5.5. Water leaving the purifier is instantly ready for use.Water leaving the purifier is instantly ready for use.


Single Chamber, Single LampSingle Chamber, Single LampUltraviolet Water Disinfection SystemUltraviolet Water Disinfection System 1 GPM to 3 GPM1 GPM to 3 GPM


Bio-Logic Ultraviolet Water PurifiersBio-Logic Ultraviolet Water Purifiers

FEATURESFEATURES 1 GPM to 3 GPM1 GPM to 3 GPM

Single Chamber, Single LampSingle Chamber, Single LampUltraviolet Water Disinfection SystemUltraviolet Water Disinfection System 1 GPM to 9 GPM1 GPM to 9 GPM



Minipure Ultraviolet Water PurifierMinipure Ultraviolet Water PurifierFEATURESFEATURES 1 GPM to 9 GPM1 GPM to 9 GPM

Stainless Steel Construction –Stainless Steel Construction –Chamber and hardware are Type 304Chamber and hardware are Type 304stainless steel for dependable long life.stainless steel for dependable long life.Chamber is electropolished andChamber is electropolished andpassivated for an attractive finishpassivated for an attractive finishand dependable service.and dependable service.

Quick Lamp Change – Quick Lamp Change – Exclusive, patented Easy-Off™ Retainer Cap enables effortless lamp Exclusive, patented Easy-Off™ Retainer Cap enables effortless lamp replacement without shut-down of water pressure or drainage of tank. No replacement without shut-down of water pressure or drainage of tank. No tools are required.tools are required.

Fused Quartz Sleeve –Fused Quartz Sleeve –Insures optimum lamp output at normal potable water temperatures.Insures optimum lamp output at normal potable water temperatures.

Indicator Light –Indicator Light –LED on transformer provides visual indication of germicidal lamp operation.LED on transformer provides visual indication of germicidal lamp operation.


Single Chamber, Single LampSingle Chamber, Single LampUltraviolet Water Disinfection SystemUltraviolet Water Disinfection System3 GPM to 20 GPM3 GPM to 20 GPM


Mighty-Pure Ultraviolet PurifierMighty-Pure Ultraviolet PurifierFEATURESFEATURES 3 GPM to 20 GPM3 GPM to 20 GPM


Single Chamber, Single LampSingle Chamber, Single LampUltraviolet Water Disinfection System Ultraviolet Water Disinfection System 3 GPM to 416 GPM3 GPM to 416 GPM


Sanitron Water PurifiersSanitron Water Purifiers Features 3 GPM to 416 GPMFeatures 3 GPM to 416 GPM


Single Chamber, Multi-LampSingle Chamber, Multi-LampUltraviolet Water Disinfection System Ultraviolet Water Disinfection System 70 GPM to 560 GPM 70 GPM to 560 GPM


Megatron Water Disinfection SysteMegatron Water Disinfection SystemmFeatures 70 GPM to 560 GPM Features 70 GPM to 560 GPM


Megatron Water Disinfection SystemMegatron Water Disinfection SystemPrinciple of Principle of OperationOperation


Megatron Megatron TM TM Water Disinfection Water Disinfection SystemSystemPatented Dual Action Wiper MechanismPatented Dual Action Wiper Mechanism


Why Choose Atlantic Why Choose Atlantic Ultraviolet’s Products?Ultraviolet’s Products?

• Atlantic Ultraviolet has been in Business for 50 YearsAtlantic Ultraviolet has been in Business for 50 Years

• Manufacture in USAManufacture in USA

• Known for Quality, Engineered ProductsKnown for Quality, Engineered Products

• Large Array of Equipment (Something for Every Large Array of Equipment (Something for Every

Application)Application)

• Stand Behind All Product SoldStand Behind All Product Sold

• Customer Service – Second to NoneCustomer Service – Second to None

How is a water purifier model chosen?How is a water purifier model chosen?

• You should choose a water purifier that will You should choose a water purifier that will adequately handle the flow of water to be adequately handle the flow of water to be treated. Typically this is referred to in gallons per treated. Typically this is referred to in gallons per minute or gallons per hour. If in doubt or flow is minute or gallons per hour. If in doubt or flow is between models, always choose the larger sized between models, always choose the larger sized water purifier. Atlantic Ultraviolet offers several water purifier. Atlantic Ultraviolet offers several makes and models – so there are sometimes makes and models – so there are sometimes choices of features. choices of features.


How should the water purifier be How should the water purifier be mounted – horizontally or vertically?mounted – horizontally or vertically?

• Horizontal Installation is recommended for the Horizontal Installation is recommended for the majority of our lines of water purifiers. majority of our lines of water purifiers.


What is the UV dosage that Atlantic What is the UV dosage that Atlantic Ultraviolet water purifiers are rated at?Ultraviolet water purifiers are rated at?

• When used at rated flow rate Atlantic Ultraviolet When used at rated flow rate Atlantic Ultraviolet equipment is rated for UV dosage of 30,000 equipment is rated for UV dosage of 30,000 microwatts seconds per square centimeter.microwatts seconds per square centimeter.



Small list of Organisms and theSmall list of Organisms and theUV Dose Needed to Inactivate.UV Dose Needed to Inactivate.

Is there anything the Installer needs to Is there anything the Installer needs to do before Water Purifier is put into do before Water Purifier is put into service?service?

• Anytime a piping hook up is made, it is good Anytime a piping hook up is made, it is good practice to disinfect the downstream piping. This practice to disinfect the downstream piping. This is done by introducing a chlorine or other is done by introducing a chlorine or other disinfectant solution directly into the purification disinfectant solution directly into the purification chamber before the final piping connections are chamber before the final piping connections are closed (100 parts per million of chlorine is closed (100 parts per million of chlorine is suggested). Further instructions are in the suggested). Further instructions are in the manual (be assured, it is a simple process).manual (be assured, it is a simple process).


Can water purifier be left on Can water purifier be left on without water running through it?without water running through it?

• Yes, this will not cause it to overheat or damage it Yes, this will not cause it to overheat or damage it in any way. The water left in the chamber for in any way. The water left in the chamber for extended periods will be warm or even a bit hot extended periods will be warm or even a bit hot when first flushed through line when faucet when first flushed through line when faucet turned on, but it is bacteria free and safe for turned on, but it is bacteria free and safe for consumption.consumption.


Can the water purifiers beCan the water purifiers beplaced out of doors?placed out of doors?

• Although most applications find installation Although most applications find installation inside, there have been some occasions where inside, there have been some occasions where water purifier must be placed outside. If so, water purifier must be placed outside. If so, water purifier must be protected from the water purifier must be protected from the elements. Place the unit inside some form of elements. Place the unit inside some form of protective housing to prevent water, snow, wind protective housing to prevent water, snow, wind or freezing temperatures to reach it if you are or freezing temperatures to reach it if you are going to use outside.going to use outside.


My water looks clear – My water looks clear – Is a pre-filter required?Is a pre-filter required?

• Yes, we recommend a 5 micron prefilter before Yes, we recommend a 5 micron prefilter before ALL water purifiers. Virtually all applications will ALL water purifiers. Virtually all applications will benefit from filtering. Even if little is being benefit from filtering. Even if little is being filtered out of your water at this time – this will filtered out of your water at this time – this will act as another layer of protection in case of any act as another layer of protection in case of any changes in your water supply.changes in your water supply.


Can filter be installed after Can filter be installed after the water purifier?the water purifier?

• Filtering prior to the ultraviolet water purifier Filtering prior to the ultraviolet water purifier removes contaminants and particulates that may removes contaminants and particulates that may interfere with the ultraviolet process. Also, interfere with the ultraviolet process. Also, ultraviolet does not have a residual effect; ultraviolet does not have a residual effect; therefore, it is beneficial to put the water purifier therefore, it is beneficial to put the water purifier as close as possible to the point of use. Installing as close as possible to the point of use. Installing the filter prior to the ultraviolet water purifier the filter prior to the ultraviolet water purifier eliminates the possibility of recontamination of eliminates the possibility of recontamination of the water in the filter.the water in the filter.


Does it matter which connection on the Does it matter which connection on the unit is the inlet or outlet (for the unit is the inlet or outlet (for the Sanitron, Mighty-Pure, Minipure and Sanitron, Mighty-Pure, Minipure and Bio-Logic)?Bio-Logic)?

• No, this does not affect the operation of the unit.No, this does not affect the operation of the unit.


What is the recommended temperature What is the recommended temperature of the water?of the water?

• Normal operating range is 40 - 105 degrees F – if Normal operating range is 40 - 105 degrees F – if operating outside this range please contact our operating outside this range please contact our engineering staff.engineering staff.


What is the recommended pH level What is the recommended pH level of the water?of the water?

• 6.5 – 9.56.5 – 9.5


How can I insure that my flow rate does How can I insure that my flow rate does not exceed the rated flow of my not exceed the rated flow of my ultraviolet water purifier?ultraviolet water purifier?

• We have flow control valves available that will We have flow control valves available that will restrict the flow of your water to the rated flow of restrict the flow of your water to the rated flow of the water purifier.the water purifier.


Do the pipes connecting the unit Do the pipes connecting the unit need to be grounded?need to be grounded?

• Yes. Otherwise the unit will become the ground Yes. Otherwise the unit will become the ground and may cause the body of the unit to corrode and may cause the body of the unit to corrode through electrolysis.through electrolysis.


Do I need a special 220v 60Hz line?Do I need a special 220v 60Hz line?

• UV Water Purifiers use little power so No, a UV Water Purifiers use little power so No, a special electrical line is not required. All of our special electrical line is not required. All of our units come standard in 120v 60 Hz (please units come standard in 120v 60 Hz (please specify if you require a different voltage).specify if you require a different voltage).


How long is the life of the ultraviolet How long is the life of the ultraviolet lamp used in a water purifier?lamp used in a water purifier?

How often should I replace my lamp?How often should I replace my lamp?

• The lamps are rated at 10,000 hours, or slightly The lamps are rated at 10,000 hours, or slightly longer than one year. The lamp should be longer than one year. The lamp should be replaced, as a rule, once every year.replaced, as a rule, once every year.


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