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Design Considerations For A Water Treatment System Utilizing Ultra-Violet Light Emitting Diodes, Michael J. Spencer
Design Considerations For A Water Treatment System Utilizing Ultra-Violet Light Emitting Diodes, Michael J. Spencer
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UV LED technology is in its infancy and research as it applies to UV water treatment is required to advance knowledge for practical application. This thesis focused on two subjects. First, the design, fabrication, and operation of a water treatment reaction system utilizing Ultra-Violet (UV) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Second, the measurement of UV LED output angle in water which is necessary to support future reactor designs. Several characteristics of the LED-water interface were revealed which impacted the effectiveness of the vessel including; UV dose requirements, LED wavelength, photon dispersion geometry, LED placement, optical efficiency, vessel material, and electronic control …