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UVGI air disinfection systems that operate on airstreams have applications in hospitals, schools, commercial buildings, homes, and in many other facilities. There are two main types forced air UV disinfection systems: In-duct UV systems and stand-alone recirculation units (also called unitary UV systems). A third class of systems exist, barrier systems, which are UV fixtures placed in doorways to disinfect air passing from room-to-room, but they are relatively uncommon. The primary advantage of forced air UV disinfection systems is the ability to control and predict performance. Well designed UV air disinfection systems can produce extremely high levels of clean air.

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Kowalski, W. (2009). Airstream Disinfection. In: Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-01999-9_8

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