MARITIME
Customised solutions for large vessels
PRS UVC technology is proven to kill airborne pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, ensuring safer indoor air and a return to normal operations
MARITIME
Customised solutions for large vessels
PRS UVC technology is proven to kill airborne pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, ensuring safer indoor air and a return to normal operations.
Ensure
Safer
Vessels
PRS UVC technology provides a safe indoor environment, drastically reducing the spread of airborne infections onboard, allowing normal operations to resume.
Challenges to the Industry
Like many industries the pandemic caused significant problems in the maritime world, particularly for the cruise ship operators
The pandemic has had a catastrophic commercial impact on the maritime industry. The global cruise industry was stopped in its tracks, losing in excess of US$45 billion during 2020 and 2021. Cargo vessels, far more numerous in number, don’t have quite the same passenger safety issues, however operators have to manage disruptive and expensive quarantine periods for crew, depending on the infection levels found when approaching port.
PRS can deliver the safe, internal pathogen-free air, so imperative to these businesses.
Assured Operations
Improves operational confidence, ensuring future bookings and revenues
Proven Efficacy
Efficacy proven via live testing with SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A and Measles viruses
Safer Vessels
PRS will ensure safe air recirculation protecting all passengers and crew
Custom-Built Design
Systems are designed to suit the specific air handling parameters of the vessel
All air passing through the Optical Cavity will be treated with high-power UVC and airborne viruses, moulds and bacteria will be inactivated. A summary of the testing can be downloaded via the link below.
PRS for Maritime
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UVC Safety Testing
Live Virus Testing
Electrical Safety Testing
Why PRS
Pathogen Reduction Solutions Ltd (PRS) is a pioneering Indoor Air Quality technology and research business established to transform the way we manage airborne pathogens in indoor environments.
Easily applied to large vessels, our proprietary UVC-based technology empowers fleet operators with a cutting-edge solution to protect passengers and crew, and normalise activity by ensuring safe indoor air.
Patented and world class bio-lab verified, PRS inactivates airborne pathogens instantly, including viruses and fungi, traveling through our system.
PRS provides sustained economic and environmental benefits, significantly reducing energy costs and importantly, carbon footprints, as well as creating a healthier environment for all
KEY BENEFITS
- Supports disruption free operation
- Increases fleet asset values
- Boosts occupants’ confidence
- Fast return on capital outlay
- Powerful, energy efficient solution
- Simple operation, low maintenance
FAQ
What does the system do?
We offer a range of UVC-based solutions, all using our multi-patented optical cavity and safety design elements, to inactivate pathogens in moving air. This creates safer indoor environments which promote better occupant health and wellbeing. PRS helps reduce HVAC-related energy consumption by safely allowing increased recirculation rates.
Third-party lab testing with live viruses and bacteria clearly demonstrates that our system instantly kills airborne pathogens in fast moving air. This is supported by our London office pilot installation which also tested against mould and volatile organic compounds. Read more about this Case Study here and download testing summaries from our System page.
How do I know it works?
Extensive efficacy testing has been carried out using live pathogens: Measles, Flu A, SARS-CoV-2, Mycobacterium Parafortuitum, Micrococcus Luteus, and Aspergillus Niger, in a Bio 3 safety level Laboratory, using a modified ASHRAE 185/ISO 15714 single pass testing standard protocol. Our adaptation meant tougher testing: air speed increased from 2.5 m/s to 6m/s, creating a residence time of only a sixth of a second, and the use of live viruses instead of surrogates. Details of testing can be found here.
Subsequent monitoring of a live site pilot on Canary Wharf supported our rigorous lab testing. Read more about this Case Study here.
Is your system safe?
We have carried out advanced electrical safety testing (to domestic standards) and UVC safety testing. Our multi-patented optical cavity design ensures UVC is contained within the cavity and therefore can not damage infrastructure within existing ventilation systems or pose a risk to personnel.
Safety certification details can be found here.
How does your system integrate into my vessel?
PRS systems can be integrated into existing plant, whether that is a centralised HVAC system, localised fan-coils, or rooms without any existing mechanical air-handling. We look at your space, existing plant, and individual needs, then build a specific solution for you.
To request a consultation please click here.
How does PRS help the environment?
PRS ensures that air within the building is safe. Usually placed after the AHU, the PRS unit treats all air passing through it. This constant treatment allows for higher levels of recirculation which means the air requires less energy to heat or cool it. We estimate that energy consumption can be reduced by 10-30% depending on the original settings. Our London pilot showed an energy saving of 15%.
Levels of filtering can be reduced subject to the objective. PRS will not reduce PM2.5 but will tackle microscopic pathogens. Lowering the level of filtering will save energy and reduce the wear and tear of plant equipment.
Continuous product development has led to the use of material components that last longer, for example lamps last 60,000 hrs meaning less raw material used.
What is the lifetime of a unit?
If maintained correctly units will last for at least 25 years.
What are the maintenance requirements?
Bio-annual checks should be carried out. As with all mechanical equipment, some parts will need to be periodically replaced over the life of the system. For example:
– Lamps burn for 60,000 hours.
– Ballasts typically last 5 years.
Individual maintenance contracts are designed for each client’s needs.
FAQ
What does the system do?
We offer a range of UVC-based solutions, all using our multi-patented optical cavity and safety design elements, to inactivate pathogens in moving air. This creates safer indoor environments which promote better occupant health and wellbeing. PRS helps reduce HVAC-related energy consumption by safely allowing increased recirculation rates.
Third-party lab testing with live viruses and bacteria clearly demonstrates that our system instantly kills airborne pathogens in fast moving air. This is supported by our London office pilot installation which also tested against mould and volatile organic compounds. Read more about this Case Study here and download testing summaries from our System page.
How do I know it works?
Extensive efficacy testing has been carried out using live pathogens: Measles, Flu A, SARS-CoV-2, Mycobacterium Parafortuitum, Micrococcus Luteus, and Aspergillus Niger, in a Bio 3 safety level Laboratory, using a modified ASHRAE 185/ISO 15714 single pass testing standard protocol. Our adaptation meant tougher testing: air speed increased from 2.5 m/s to 6m/s, creating a residence time of only a sixth of a second, and the use of live viruses instead of surrogates. Details of testing can be found here.
Subsequent monitoring of a live site pilot on Canary Wharf supported our rigorous lab testing. Read more about this Case Study here.
Is your system safe?
We have carried out advanced electrical safety testing (to domestic standards) and UVC safety testing. Our multi-patented optical cavity design ensures UVC is contained within the cavity and therefore can not damage infrastructure within existing ventilation systems or pose a risk to personnel.
Safety certification details can be found here.
How does your system integrate into my vessel?
PRS systems can be integrated into existing plant, whether that is a centralised HVAC system, localised fan-coils, or rooms without any existing mechanical air-handling. We look at your space, existing plant, and individual needs, then build a specific solution for you.
To request a consultation please click here.
How does PRS help the environment?
PRS ensures that air within the building is safe. Usually placed after the AHU, the PRS unit treats all air passing through it. This constant treatment allows for higher levels of recirculation which means the air requires less energy to heat or cool it. We estimate that energy consumption can be reduced by 10-30% depending on the original settings. Our London pilot showed an energy saving of 15%.
Levels of filtering can be reduced subject to the objective. PRS will not reduce PM2.5 but will tackle microscopic pathogens. Lowering the level of filtering will save energy and reduce the wear and tear of plant equipment.
Continuous product development has led to the use of material components that last longer, for example lamps last 60,000 hrs meaning less raw material used.
What is the lifetime of a unit?
If maintained correctly units will last for at least 25 years.
What are the maintenance requirements?
Bio-annual checks should be carried out. As with all mechanical equipment, some parts will need to be periodically replaced over the life of the system. For example:
– Lamps burn for 60,000 hours.
– Ballasts typically last 5 years.
Individual maintenance contracts are designed for each client’s needs.
TRANSFORMING INDOOR AIR QUALITY
& ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORLDWIDE
TRANSFORMING INDOOR AIR QUALITY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORLDWIDE