Noida-based tech firm, Vehant Technologies has launched KritiScan UV-C based luggage disinfectant system which is completely clean and chemical-free.
UV-C based Luggage Disinfected System introduces for Airport and Railway Stations
Many researchers are working hard on vaccine development, disease treatment, and detection. This is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Airports, railway stations and various public places are known to have great passenger traffic after lockdown. According to several studies, the viral particles of COVID-19 can stay even longer for around 3 days on non-living surfaces. With the relaxation of lockdowns, there is still a risk of a second wave of infections due to rising traffic. There is increased focus on wearing face masks and practicing social distancing to control the spread. It is crucial to control the spread of infection through packages and luggage at railway stations and airports.
How is this disinfectant system helpful?
The COVID-19 infection has been spread all over the world by both international and domestic travel. Baggage is the most common part of travel. It is handled by several people and it can easily be a contact point to spread the infection. So, it is very vital to disinfect the same every time it goes from one hand to another. It is really very vital to install a rapid system to disinfect the baggage within seconds to avoid COVID-19 virus, considering the rise in passenger traffic at railway stations, airports, and commercial establishments after lockdown.
In association with ARCI Hyderabad, Vehant Technologies, a Noida-based tech firm, co-developed a UV-C light-based baggage disinfectant system called KritiScan. This compact conveyor system uses chemical-free, clean, and dry 360° UV bath technology. It disinfects luggage as it passes through the tunnel in just a few seconds. Railway stations, airports, bus terminals, private and commercial establishments, and hotels can use this system for quick baggage disinfection.
These systems are capable of quick disinfection of baggage with chemical-free and dry disinfection processes. It releases UVC light at 254 nm which leaves no chemical residues behind thanks to its germicidal properties. When the machine irradiates UVC radiation on the infected baggage, it controls the multiplication of genetic material inside the virus.
This modern UV-based baggage disinfectant system uses a motorized conveyor. The conveyor moves luggage through the disinfection tunnel. Inside, UVC light with proper irradiance treats the baggage to kill microbes. This system uses UV-C lamps that remain enclosed to eliminate any risk to nearby passengers. When operators turn on the UV-C sources, they must exercise caution.
Users employ this fomite disinfection system to control the spread of COVID-19 by disinfecting luggage surfaces. The disinfection systems use one of several strategies and are very common.
Dr. G. Padmanabhan, Director of ARCI, added that ARCI has vast experience in developing UVC-based disinfectant systems. Engineers can develop systems according to baggage size, and they can design tunnels of different dimensions to serve various locations and purposes. The system guides how to focus the UVC in the tunnel. This ensures the right intensity at all points. With vast expertise and prior experience, Vehant Technologies has developed KritiScan in record time.
Mr. Kapil Bardeja, Co-Founder and CEO of Vehant Technologies. Added that the company has worked tirelessly during the pandemic to ensure people’s safety. The company has developed KritiScan in association with ARCI because passenger baggage can be a huge carrier of the virus. The chamber has a sensor that detects the arrival of baggage or packages. It then activates the system to disinfect the baggage in 360 degrees.
This innovation can make travel safer for passengers in the wake of Coronavirus. It can help the country grow economically while protecting passengers’ health and safety. This is according to Secretary DST, Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.
Different models work at varying speeds of the conveyor. Engineers can develop systems according to baggage size, and they can design tunnels of different dimensions to serve various locations and purposes. This UV disinfection system can easily disinfect the luggage in a few seconds while traditional disinfection processes can take even more time. It takes a fraction of seconds and it does its work so accurately and smoothly. It can really be effective in airports and railway stations across India where passenger traffic is very high.
