Disinfection of water mains using ultraviolet light

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9586837
APP PUB NO 20150017061A1
SERIAL NO

13942409

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Methods are provided for disinfecting water mains using ultraviolet (UV) light. One or more UV light sources are provided and secured to a movable device that moves axially in a pipe. The frequency and intensity of the UV light is determined based on characteristics of the pipe, such as its material and size. The rate at which the movable device moves through the pipe is also determined so that the interior surface of the pipe is properly disinfected. The movable device is remotely caused to move through the pipe.

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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY INC1025 LAUREL OAK ROAD VOORHEES NJ 08043-3506

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Robison, Martin L O'Fallon, US 2 10

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