Nuvonic Industrial and Pharmaceutical UV Disinfection Systems
Bio-assay approved UV systems providing microbiological safety, TOC reduction, ozone destruction and chloramine photolysis without chemicals — backed by UV lamp manufacturing experience dating back to 1924.
316L Stainless Steel UV Reactors & System Architecture
Electropolished reactor bodies manufactured to the most demanding hygiene standards, automatic mechanical wipers and smart control units.
PharmaLine 316L Electropolished UV Reactor
USP, Ph.Eur and cGMP compliant reactor with internal surface roughness Ra < 0.38 µm electropolished finish, Tri-Clamp connections, for pharmaceutical PW and WFI water distribution loops.
PureLine Industrial Multi-Lamp UV Reactor
High-flow, automatic wiper, bio-assay approved multi-lamp stainless steel chamber for food, beverage and bottling plants.
TOCLine 185 nm Photo-oxidation Unit
Special wavelength reactor that reduces organic carbon to ppb levels depending on inlet TOC and provides ozone destruction in semiconductor and ultrapure water (UPW) lines.
Nuvonic UV Control Panel
UV intensity monitor, real-time RED dose reading (PQ series), stepless variable lamp power, Modbus and hard-wired SCADA interface, lamp running-hour display.
UV Solutions for Critical Process Lines
Beyond standard water disinfection: organic load removal, ozone destruction and viscous liquid treatment.
Sugar Syrup UV Disinfection (PureLine S)
Inactivates micro-organisms including thermophilic bacteria in sugar syrup without heating, reducing the energy cost of thermal pasteurisation. Medium pressure lamp technology is effective in low-UVT syrup and does not affect the taste and colour of the final product.
Residual Ozone Destruction and Dechlorination
Instantly destroys residual ozone and free chlorine photolytically at 254 nm at pure water storage tank outlets and CIP lines; eliminates the cost of activated carbon filters or sodium bisulphite chemicals.
TOC Reduction and Ultrapure Water (TOCLine ECO)
Reduces organic carbon to ppb levels, depending on inlet TOC, by ionising organic carbon molecules via 185 nm UV photo-oxidation in microelectronics, semiconductor and pharmaceutical WFI/UPW lines.
Pharmaceutical and Biopharma Validated UV (PharmaLine)
Safe pure water treatment compliant with USP, Ph.Eur and cGMP. 316L stainless steel with internal surface Ra < 0.38 µm electropolished, Tri-Clamp connected, FDA-approved seals and UV intensity monitors — complete with IQ/OQ validation packages.
Nuvonic UV Disinfection Models
Browse all Nuvonic UV model series designed specifically for your industry and process requirements.
PharmaLine ECO Pharmaceutical UV System
Compact, energy-efficient UV disinfection for process water in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. FDA-approved wetted materials and a hygienic Tri-Clamp connected housing.
PharmaLine Series Pharmaceutical Industry UV Systems
Six PharmaLine variants for purified water production, GMP distribution loops, free chlorine removal and post-SIP ozone destruction, with standard and hygienic (cGMP) housing options.
PureLine PQ AF Food & Beverage UV System
Third-party biodosimetrically validated UV disinfection for food and beverage process water. FDA-approved wetted materials, a dry UV sensor and CIP-compatible design.
PureLine Series Food & Beverage UV Systems
PureLine variants covering basic disinfection, chlorine/chlorine dioxide removal, ozone destruction, biodosimetrically validated performance and a compact ECO design for food and beverage process water.
PureLine S PH Sugar Syrup UV System
Medium pressure UV disinfection as an alternative to thermal pasteurisation in sugar syrup; removes microorganisms, including thermophilic bacteria, without added energy cost.
Nuvonic PureLine AFX Series UV Disinfection
Compact, high-efficiency UV disinfection system for the food and beverage industry. Reliable treatment with a CFD-optimized chamber, SmartRay lamps and Adaptive Temperature Technology.
ProLine WW IL Industrial UV System
Medium pressure UV disinfection for industrial and municipal wastewater with low UV transmittance. An alternative to chlorination that produces no chemical byproducts.
ProLine Series Drinking Water & Wastewater Reuse UV Systems
Five ProLine variants validated to USEPA/DVGW for municipal drinking water, and two NWRI-validated variants for wastewater reuse; used as a Cryptosporidium barrier.
OpenLine OLS Series Open Channel UV System
Open channel UV disinfection for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment; low pressure high output amalgam lamps, advanced dose control, SCADA integration.
SwimLine PQ IL Swimming Pool UV System
Medium pressure UV system for chloramine destruction in pool and spa water. Reduces chlorine consumption and is effective against chlorine-resistant microorganisms such as Cryptosporidium.
SwimLine PH, PQ EO and Splash PH Swimming Pool UV Systems
The base SwimLine PH family for chloramine destruction in pool and spa water, the independently validated single-lamp PQ EO, and the Splash PH variant without a UV monitor; complementary to the SwimLine PQ IL.
UVShield Pool/Spa UV Disinfection System
Next-generation medium pressure pool UV system with a 7-inch touchscreen, designed for continuous operation. Reduces chloramine and offers low operating cost with a 9,000-hour lamp life.
RASLine Series Aquaculture UV Systems
A UV disinfection line developed specifically for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), with standard, NVI-approved and efficient single-lamp variants.
TOCLine ECO Series TOC Reduction UV System
Total organic carbon (TOC) reduction system using a special 185 nm UV lamp for ultrapure water and microelectronics applications. Compact, hygienic design.
UVpro Air Disinfection Series
The UVpro air disinfection family comprises duct, cooler/evaporator and open-area type UV-C modules; controls biofilm and mold spores in ventilation ducts, cold rooms and production areas.
UVpro Surface Disinfection Series
Five IP68/IP69K-rated UVpro surface modules for conveyor belt, pallet skid, packaging/filling machine and equipment disinfection; hygienic design compliant with IFS and HACCP.
UVpro TS Submersible Water Disinfection Series
The fully submersible (IP68) UVpro TS radiator series for water tanks, humidifiers, air washers and cooling towers; protects process water and tank surfaces against biofilm.
Nuvonic UV Lamp Technologies Comparison Matrix
Compare Low Pressure Amalgam (LPHO) or Medium Pressure (MP) systems based on your process flow rate, water temperature, microbiological target and installation space constraints.
| Comparison Criterion | Low Pressure High Output Amalgam (LPHO) | Medium Pressure Polychromatic (MP) |
|---|---|---|
| Emission Spectrum & Wavelength | 254 nm Monochromatic: Fully focused on the DNA absorption peak, pure germicidal radiation. | 200–320 nm Broad Polychromatic: In addition to DNA damage, also destroys cellular proteins, enzymes and cell membranes. |
| Power & Efficiency | About 35% conversion of electricity to UVC: Low power per lamp (100 to 800 W). | High power per lamp (1 kW to 24 kW): Short lamps; fewer lamps and a smaller reactor. |
| Compact Footprint & Lamp Count | Multiple lamp configuration required at high flow rates; reactor body is longer. | Ultra Compact: Hundreds of m³/h can be treated with a single MP lamp; fits directly into narrow pipe runs. |
| Photoreactivation (DNA Repair) Prevention | Under light exposure, some microorganisms can repair DNA (photolyase enzymes). | Zero Reactivation: Broad spectrum permanently destroys cellular repair enzymes. |
| Critical Process Functions |
• Standard water disinfection • TOC Destruction (ppb levels, inlet-dependent) with synthetic quartz at 185 nm • Cold pharmaceutical PW loops |
• Chloramine Photolysis: Destruction of combined chlorine (monochloramine, dichloramine, trichloramine) by 245 nm photolysis • Deozonation: Instant residual ozone destruction • Hot WFI and CIP lines (80°C+) |
| Lamp Lifetime | Model specific: 9,000 – 12,000 hours in most series, up to 16,000 hours in AFX / AF3 | Model specific: 8,000 hours in the PH series (4,000 hours for the largest variants), 9,000 hours in PQ EO, 4,000 – 8,000 hours in SwimLine |
| Typical Nuvonic Models | PharmaLine D AF / PQ AF, PureLine D AF / PQ AF / AFX, ECO series (PharmaLine, PureLine, TOCLine) | PharmaLine DC PH, PureLine S PH / D PH / DC PH / DCD PH, PureLine and ProLine PQ EO, SwimLine PH |
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuvonic UV Systems
Technical answers on pharmaceutical validation, bio-assay dose calculations, TOC removal and lamp selection criteria.
What UV dose is required for pharmaceutical WFI and PW lines?
The required UV dose depends on the target microorganism, the validation protocol and the sizing data of the specific reactor, so no single value applies to every purified water (PW) and water for injection (WFI) loop. Nuvonic datasheet capacities for the ECO and AF3 ranges are quoted at a 30 mJ/cm² average dose at 98% T10 at end of lamp life. The dose for residual ozone destruction (deozonation) or TOC reduction via 185 nm photo-oxidation is confirmed during sizing, together with your flow rate and UV transmittance.
How do I choose between Low Pressure High Output amalgam (LPHO) and Medium Pressure (MP) lamps?
For lines with continuous cold-water flow where energy efficiency is the priority, LPHO amalgam lamps (about 35% conversion of electricity to UVC, 100 to 800 W per lamp, per the Nuvonic company profile) are preferred. For lines where hot water sanitization (>80°C), chloramine destruction, or high-flow compact pipe installation is required, Medium Pressure (MP) lamps (1 kW to 24 kW, broad polychromatic spectrum) are used.
What is bio-assay validation and why is it mandatory for cGMP?
Bio-assay validation proves the UV reactor's dose using live microorganism tests (e.g., Bacillus subtilis or MS2 phage) under real flow dynamics rather than theoretical calculations. A bio-assay certificate compliant with US EPA UVDGM and DVGW / ÖNORM standards is the definitive proof of microbiological effectiveness required by FDA and cGMP audits.
How does the TOCLine UV system reduce total organic carbon (TOC)?
TOCLine systems use special 185 nm vacuum-UV (VUV) lamps in synthetic quartz sleeves. The 185 nm photons split water molecules, generating highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (OH•). These radicals oxidize organic molecules in the water, converting them to CO₂ and water. Downstream EDI / polishing resin then achieves the conductivity and TOC target; the outlet TOC achieved depends on the inlet TOC.
What is the lamp lifetime and replacement interval?
Expected lamp life is model specific in the Nuvonic datasheets. Low-pressure amalgam lamps are rated 12,000 hours in the PharmaLine D AF, PharmaLine PQ AF and PureLine D AF / PQ AF series, 9,000 hours in the ECO and PQ AL series, and up to 16,000 hours in the AFX and AF3 ranges. Medium pressure (MP) lamps are rated 8,000 hours in the PH series (4,000 hours for the largest variants), 9,000 hours in the PQ EO series and 4,000 – 8,000 hours in SwimLine. The UV intensity monitor on the system shows lamp aging on the controller display.
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