KritiScan: UV Baggage Disinfection System 

KritiScan: UV Baggage Disinfection System 

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains III – Science and Technology; Indegenous technology 

In news: 

• In order to control spread of infection through baggage, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad and Vehant Technologies, Noida have co-developed KritiScan UV Baggage Disinfection System. 
• The compact UVC conveyor system developed can efficiently disinfect the baggage passing through the conveyor within a few seconds. 
• UVC based disinfection systems are known for their rapid disinfection capability. 
• The disinfection process is dry and chemical-free. 

Do you know? 

• UVC light, when irradiated on an infected surface, quickly disrupts the genetic material in the virus and thus inhibits its multiplication. 
• The Kritiscan UV advanced baggage disinfecting system uses UVC light (254 nm) with appropriate irradiance to inactivate microbes and viruses. 
• The system can efficiently disinfect the baggage within 8 seconds as compared to standard hand-held disinfection techniques.