I was president of the IET for 2016-17, and have been asked by government to gather practical and innovative ideas from our Engineering communities. So, please enter any ideas you might have in this thread that might help address and mitigate the Covid-19 crisis. Ideas might include digital tracking / monitoring through therapy equipment and beyond. Even ideas outside your usual expertise domain will be welcome. Now’s the time for Engineering to show we can change the world!
Just for info on UV. I have worked with this wavelength for many years although in the military domain. If you are in the deep uv area ~265 nm this is ideal for Sterilisation. See charts below. Advancements in LED manufacture means you can now get UV LEDs at this wavelength which means you could conceivably manufacture small portable sterilisation units. Of course any virus which hides in the shadows will not be hit. Also this wavelength is not good for humans so protective clothing must be worn.
Best regards
John Parsons
Im not sure how effective these are but they retail at about $16!
Just for info on UV. I have worked with this wavelength for many years although in the military domain. If you are in the deep uv area ~265 nm this is ideal for Sterilisation. See charts below. Advancements in LED manufacture means you can now get UV LEDs at this wavelength which means you could conceivably manufacture small portable sterilisation units. Of course any virus which hides in the shadows will not be hit. Also this wavelength is not good for humans so protective clothing must be worn.
Best regards
John Parsons
Im not sure how effective these are but they retail at about $16!
