ASHRAE STD 185.2
Method of Testing Ultraviolet Lamps for Use in HVAC&R Units or Air Ducts to Inactivate Microorganisms on Irradiated Surfaces
| Organization: | ASHRAE |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2020 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 16 |
scope:
This standard describes a method of laboratory testing to measure the ultraviolet C (UV-C) irradiance of ultraviolet lamps used in HVAC&R systems.
This standard also
a. defines methods of calculating and reporting results obtained from the test data and
b. establishes a reporting system to be applied to ultraviolet lamps covered by this standard.
PURPOSE
This standard establishes a test method for measuring the intensity of ultraviolet lamps on irradiated surfaces under typical HVAC&R operating conditions.
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