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.
