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Specifications of 3 devices that were tested for their ability to decontaminate experimentally aerosolized microbial challenge within the aerobiology chamber
| Device no. | Flow rate, ft3/min (m3/min) | Time to expose entire contents of the chamber once | Theoretical no. of exposures of an aerosol particle in 8 h | UV light bulb wattage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100(2.831) | 0.143 h(8.594 min) | 55.94 | 5(LB4000) |
| 2 | 120(3.398) | 0.12 h(7.16 min) | 66.67 | 8(LB5000) |
| 3 | 60(1.699) | 0.239 h(14.32 min) | 33.47 | 9(ZW6S12W) |
UV, ultraviolet.
