A global water technology company, Xylem Inc. has announced the launch of its new Wedeco iDuron UV disinfection system in India. The custom-designed modular open channel UV system is based on Xylem’s proven Wedeco Duron system and has the same capability of inactivating 99.99 per cent of the pathogens found in wastewater.
UV is highly effective at eliminating protozoa, a source of pollution in waterways and a cause of waterborne illnesses. UV disinfection also offers other important benefits, including improving water quality because it does not change the chemical make-up of the water by undesired disinfection by-products or alter its taste and odour. UV disinfection systems also provide significant advantages over chemical-based treatment systems in terms of cost savings, operational safety, footprint and speed, as they do not require costly transport and storage procedures, and only require a short contact time with the water to achieve adequate disinfection.
The iDuron is equipped with a control system that monitors flow, UV transmittance and UV intensity in real time to continuously adjust the output based on actual need. Moreover, handling and installation of the iDuron is easy and cost efficient, thanks to its short lamp length and the system’s 45 degree inclination, which allows for a smaller channel depth and small footprint.
The UV treatment systems have the potential to deliver significant health and economic benefits by reducing contamination of water supplies and instances of waterborne diseases. The iDuron is also cost efficient due to its advanced intelligent control system, which allows operators to adjust energy consumption as required. The system is designed for new plant installations or retrofits into existing chlorine contact channels in mid-size to large-size wastewater treatment plants. Manufactured in Bengaluru, the iDuron is available to customers across the country and is fully supported by Xylem’s regional engineering team for installation and service.