MUMBAI, India, Aug. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202421010792 A) filed by G. H. Raisoni College Of Engineering; and G. H. R. Labs And Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Feb. 15, 2024, for 'an ultraviolet water disinfection system.'
Inventor(s) include Khedikar, Isha; Dabhekar, Kuldeep; Shende, Achal Rashtrapal; Taywade, Akshata Narendra; Wasnik, Ayushi Dharmendra; Andhare, Neha Gajanan; and Nirwan, Nilesh Wasudeo.
The application for the patent was published on Aug. 22, under issue no. 34/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention is related to an ultraviolet water disinfection system introduces an innovative approach to household water treatment, addressing the critical need for safe and potable water. Utilizing a glass box (3) housing with specific dimensions, the system incorporates two pairs of 11-watt UV lights (4), strategically positioned for optimal germicidal ultraviolet light emission. The continuous flow reactor, driven by a peristaltic pump, undergoes systematic modifications to enhance E coli inactivation, including adjustments in height, length, and the introduction of reflective surfaces. The method involves collecting raw water performing bacteriological analysis, and treating water within the UV-illuminated glass box (3). The inventive design ensures the retention of essential minerals, making the system cost-friendly, easy to install, and low-maintenance. This invention aims to provide households with a sustainable and efficient solution for water disinfection, aligning with the sustainable development goal of ensuring water and sanitation for all."
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