DRDO develops ‘Ultra Swachh’ to disinfect PPEs

DRDO develops ‘Ultra Swachh’ to disinfect PPEs
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NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on June 1, said it has developed another disinfection device named ‘Ultra Swachh’ which can disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPEs), fabrics, electronic items and others.

The new device is created by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), the laboratory of DRDO based in Delhi in partnership with Gel Craft Health Care Pvt Ltd. The disinfection system uses an advance oxidative process comprising of multiple barrier disruption approaches using Ozonated Space Technology for disinfection.

The disinfection device uses Ozone sealant technology which assures trapping of ozone for the necessary disinfection cycle. The device is double layered with a catalytic converter to ensure environment-friendly exhaust.

Ultra Swachh complies with International Standards of Industrial, Occupational, Personal and Environmental Safety. The device comes in two variants namely Trinetra Technology and Ozonated Space. Trinetra technology is a combination of a radical dispenser and Ozonated space. The disinfection device is optimised with the automation process for quick disinfection cycle.

The system operates on 15 Ampere, 220 Volts, 50 Hertz power supply. The system also includes various safety features such as dual door, emergency shutdown, delay cycle, door interlocks and leak monitors to ensure safety for long durations. Dimensions of the Industrial Cabinet are 7’x4’x3.25’ to disinfect large quantity at a time. Cabinets of different sizes will be available for the industry. 

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