UVRRM

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. Tilman Weiss, sglux GmbH, Berlin, Germany

Abstract
Sensor Magazin 4/2024 (c) Magazin Verlag

UV radiation is used in many areas of industrial production, in medical devices and for disinfection. Precise measurement of irradiance is important for the controlled and efficient use of UV radiation. The UV measuring devices used for these applications must be able to measure the UV irradiance reliably, reproducibly and traceably over 13 orders of magnitude, from a few pW/cm2 up to 10 W/cm2. This is where digital measuring probes show their strengths.

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.

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)