UV-DVGW

Dr. Tilman Weiss¹, Fred Perry²
¹sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany
²Boston Electronics Corporation, Brookline, USA

Journal Contribution to the IUVA UV Solutions Magazine (c) IUVA

Dr. Niklas Papathanasiou, sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

Sensor Magazin 2/2024 (c) Magazin Verlag

Abstract
For more than 20 years, the Berlin-based company sglux GmbH has been producing photodiodes and sensors for measuring UV radiation, as used in many areas of industrial production, medical technology, combustion control and for monitoring UV disinfection processes. The precise detection of the ultraviolet irradiance is of great importance for a controlled and efficient functioning. sglux solves these tasks with SiC-based photodiodes, since 2009 from in-house semiconductor production. SiC photodiodes have an advantage in the detection of UV radiation due to their high band gap of 3.26 eV, as they are insensitive to visible and near-infrared radiation. In addition, SiC photodiodes have very low dark currents, so that even the smallest amounts of radiation can be detected. In the measurement of strong UV radiation, SiC scores with its high resistance to degradation.

Dr. Tilman Weiss, sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

TOCONs for the detection of fire and combustion burner flames

Abstract
The standard sglux TOCONs are featured by a relatively high time constant that extends from 30 ms (low sensitivity TOCONs) until 80 ms (high sensitivity TOCONs). Most of the TOCON applications benefit from this high time constant because usually the TOCON’s application is to measure a UV irradiation that slowly changes. Such applications are e.g. the control of UV disinfection and UV curing sources. Short changes of signal caused by electromagnetic or high frequency influences are averaged – which is a benefit. However, looking at flame detection in heaters or looking at fire detection applications this relatively high time constant may cause problems. The present report presents opportunities to reduce the dead time of the TOCONs.

Dr. Tilman Weiss, sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

UV sensors to control UVC surface disinfection

Abstract
Besides chemical treatment, UVC sterilization is applied to disinfect air and tools in hospitals, doctor’s offices, pharmacies as well as food and pharmaceutical production facilities and public washrooms. These applications require measurements of the UV radiation either at its place of generation or at the position of the goods to be disinfected. This procedure is crucial to ensure that a sufficient germ killing UV dose hits the goods. The report presents further details and suitable sensor and radiometer products.

N. Papathanasiou, G. Hopfenmüller, Michael Matalla, T. Weiss,
sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

Presentation on IUVA World Congress Spotlights Water Disinfection Technologies 2017, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Abstract
In UV water purification applications UV sensors are monitoring the dosage of UV irradiation as according to ÖNORM and DVGW standards. sglux GmbH is manufacturing such sensors employing opaque synthetic quartz-glass diffusers as entrance windows. This paper investigates the influence of high-intensity UV irradiation on the transmission behavior of these diffusers. Quartz-glass and micro-porous quartz-glass were investigated. The sensors were continuously monitored while irradiated by a 1kW medium pressure Hg lamp with a total UV irradiance of 1000mW/cm² for 800 hours. Before and after the aging period the total transmissions of the diffusers were measured.

P. Sperfeld¹, B. Barton¹, S. Pape¹, A. Towara¹, J. Eggers², G. Hopfenmueller³,
¹Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig und Berlin (PTB), Germany, ²DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser, Karlsruhe, Germany, ³sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

Proceedings of NEWRAD 2014, edited by S. Park, P. Kaerhae and E. Ikonen. (Aalto University, Espoo, Finland 2014) p. 128.

Abstract
In a joint project, sglux and PTB investigated and developed methods and equipment to measure the spectral and weighted irradiance of high-efficiency UV-C emitters used in water disinfection plants. A calibration facility was set up to calibrate the microbicidal irradiance responsivity of actinic radiometers with respect to the weighted spectral irradiance of specially selected Hg low-pressure and medium-pressure UV radiators. To verify the calibration and to perform on-site tests, spectral measurements have been carried out directly at water disinfection plants in operation. The weighted microbicidal irradiance of the plants was calculated and compared to the measurements of various actinic radiometers.

B. Barton¹, P. Sperfeld¹, A. Towara¹, G. Hopfenmueller²,
¹Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig und Berlin (PTB), 4.1 Photometry and Applied Radiometry, Braunschweig, Germany, ²sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

EMEA Regional Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany (2013)

Abstract
PTB provides spectral irradiance calibrations traceable to national primary standards and the SI system. A transfer standard source for high UV irradiances has been constructed and characterized. A medium pressure Hg lamp and a low pressure Hg lamp provide different spectra at different irradiance levels. The system might serve as a calibration facility for DVGW & ÖNORM conform UV sensors. Calibration by direct substitution to reference sensors can be carried out.

P. Sperfeld¹, B. Barton¹, S. Pape¹, G. Hopfenmueller²,
¹Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig und Berlin (PTB), 4.1 Photometry and Applied Radiometry, Braunschweig, Germany, ²sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

EMEA Regional Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany (2013)

Abstract
PTB provides spectral irradiance calibrations traceable to national primary standards and the SI system. Transportable spectroradiometer systems have been adapted for high UV irradiance measurements. Successful measurements at medium pressure Hg and low pressure Hg lamp facilities have been carried out. The effective microbicidal irradiances agree within 15%. 40° sensor geometry could be developed. Discussion about calibration service and support.

G. Hopfenmueller¹, T.Weiss¹, B. Barton², P. Sperfeld², S. Nowy², S. Pape², D. Friedrich², S. Winter², A. Towara², A. Hoepe², S. Teichert²,
¹sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany, ²Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig und Berlin (PTB), 4.1 Photometry and Applied Radiometry, Braunschweig, Germany

EMEA Regional Conference, Karlsruhe, Germany (2013)

Barton¹, B., Sperfeld¹, P., Nowy¹, S., Towara¹, A., Hoepe¹, A., Teichert¹, S., Hopfenmueller², G., Baer³, M. and Kreuzberger³, T.
¹Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig und Berlin (PTB), 4.1 Photometry and Applied Radiometry, Braunschweig, Germany, ²sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany, ³SGIL Silicaglas GmbH, Langewiesen, Germany

Proceedings of NEWRAD2011, edited by S. Park and E. Ikonen. (Aalto University, Espoo, Finland, 2011) p. 278.

Abstract
Diffusers are essential components of UV radiometers used as transfer standards. They improve the insensitivity to differing radiation situations. In combination with a beam limiting aperture, a diffuser defines the irradiated area [1]. A detailed study of different properties of UV diffusers is shown.