Killing the Coronavirus: Is it possible? What is the ideal temperature to kill the virus?:

The outbreak in China is a serious world health situation and of extreme concern to us all. The Wuhan Coronavirus is presenting many local health problems, becoming more deadly, killing, spreading and infecting indiscriminately on a daily basis seemingly without age limits. With the main concern now being human to human transmission we believe that certain areas including treatment rooms, medical areas and quarantine rooms where high traffic of infected can spread the virus at a more rapid rate It maybe beneficial to heat treat the infected areas to absolutely kill any threat. 


If the area is heat treated above 60 Degrees Centigrade for over 30 mins it is possible to decontaminate an area rapidly and effectively kill the Coronavirus. We have used a heat treatment for many years now to deal with infestations and infection in cruise ships, hotels, subways and accommodation blocks where an infected area requires a definitive kill. Is it possible that the Coronavirus can live above 60 Degrees Centigrade? The information is not out there yet for a definitive answer. Relating the SARS virus to the Coronavirus the below is a well written and informative article related to the SARS-CoV virus, In it the article states that heat treatment requires the temperature to reach 60 °C over 30 min to bring virus titer below the detection limit. Please leave you opinions below. 


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3509683/


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Sensitivity of SARS-CoV to temperature has also been assayed. The exposure of the virus to a temperature of 56 °C over 30 min reduced virus titer under an undetectable level, except if SARS-CoV is associated with proteins, such as 20% fetal calf serum (FCS), which bring a protection for the virus. In this case, the temperature needs to reach 60 °C over 30 min to bring virus titer below the detection limit. This emphasizes the importance of organic material in which viruses could be embedded in the real conditions and could protect the virus, mostly from disinfection procedures. When the virus was placed at 4 °C, there was no loss of infectivity [105]. Another study confirms the viral stability at 4 °C, and also at 20 °C and 37 °C for at least 2 hrs, but SARS-CoV lost its infectivity after 90, 60 and 30 min exposure at 56 °C, 67 °C and 75 °C, respectively [106].
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The product we have always used is the following:

High Temp Electric Heater Plus 60 Degree Centigrade Output FFHT32 With Remote Thermostat 18Kw/60000Btu 415V~50Hz

The FFHT32 high temperature heater is built to operate at temperatures above +60C. Manufactured and designed in the UK the FFHT32 high temp heater has been designed and tested to heat an area to a designated temperature of up to +60C. Manufactured from high quality, high temperature components the FFHT32 comes complete with a remote thermostat "option" so the user has the option of monitoring temperature from outside the heated area (see image 2).

The FFHT32 heater is defined by its large heat output, whisper quiet operation combined with a unrivaled durability you would expect from Broughton. The all new FFHT32 High Temp heaters are powerful industrial electric fan heaters capable of ducting long distances and delivering high volume airflows with a delta T of +75 k, or even holding a room at 60 Deg C.

As with all Broughton heaters they are made to take the knocks of day to day site use making them ideal for use in factories or at events. This series is particularly suited for pest control such as the issue of bed bugs in hotels etc. Bed bugs have become a serious issue for some hotels and recent studies have shown that heat treatment is a good long term solution for bed bugs.

This series has been upgraded with a number of unique features:

• 18Kw of heat from a 32a 3PH+N+E supply
• Temperature dial set point
• 415v / 50Hz 3 phase required
• Optional remote thermostat within hand controller included
• Quality high temperature components
• Optional heat tent available
• UK manufacture
• Outlet Spigot 300mm
• Over-temp protection
• Durable castor's for easy of movement
• 2 years warranty
• Parts available
• Ideal for heat treatment where 3 phase 415V is available

Technical Specification:

Model: FFHT32
Nominal Heat Output:18 kW / 60000Btu
Supply: 415v ~50Hz 32a 3ph
Height x Width x Depth (mm) :520x350x902
Max Airflow: 960m3/hr
Weight: 30kG
Max Duct/Outlets: 10m/1




Accessories included with the heater are a remote thermostat and square to round duct adaptor.

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Handheld AZ-8709 Simultaneously Display Temperature and Humidity Meter Pen Type Hygro-thermometer Tester

Handheld AZ-8709 Simultaneously Display Temperature and Humidity Meter Pen Type Hygro-thermometer Tester




Key Product Features:



- Simultaneously displays temperature and humidity
- Easy-to-read dual LCD display
- Designed with capacitance type “rh” sensor to get accurate and quick reading
- Maximum / minimum and reset function
- Temperature unit C/ F selectable
- Hold function to freeze current reading
- Easy self-calibration by optional salt kits (8709 only)
- Entire LCD flashes to indicate low battery status
- Sleep mode can be disabled
- Pocket clip design for easy portable around

Technical Data:

Temp Range: -20~50 DegC
Temp Resolution: 0.1
Temp Accuracy: +/- 1 DegC
Humidity Range: 0% to 100%
Self Calibration: Yes

Using river water to heat a river boat?

River water can be utilised to heat a boat and in the past systems using copper coils in the water have been used in conjunction with heat pumps. However, rules and regulations and the lack of available manufactured equipment have made this type of system less attractive.

Pumping river water through a heat pump can give very good results, but heat pump units require water at temperatures above 5 to 8°C (varying depending on type). Whilst delivering very high-efficiencies for much of the time, this system may fail to operate in the middle of winter during lower temperatures- just when you need the most heat, so a back-up heat source is usually advisable.

Oxygen and contaminants in the river water may also be a concern in some circumstances, causing pump failure and possibly a system refrigerant leak. But don't let me put you off; this system can give excellent results if installed correctly.

For those lucky enough to have a spring, this is a much more stable and better heat source. Its an opportunity not to be overlooked, offering excellent efficiencies. Again, acidity and impurities in the water can sometimes make its use prohibitive, but some heat pump units will tolerate ‘corrosive’ water (some Dimplex models etc). A possible alternative is to use an intermediate heat exchanger in such circumstances. However, the added temperature drop and necessary extra pump can reduce the performance considerably.

The water source should ideally be fairly close to the property, and should not require pumping up any significant height or the power for pumping it may detract from the energy savings. Having said that, water could be taken over considerable distances if the pipe diameter is big enough, especially in a downward direction. It is a relatively simple exercise to calculate the pump power required (if any) to get the water to and through the heat pump unit.

Permission should be sought from the relevant authorities as an abstraction licence may be needed.

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Refrigeration services and products to suit almost any commercial need

we provide a range of refrigeration services and products to suit almost any commercial need. Our experienced professional team and state of the art refrigeration technology ensures that we can supply and install quality refrigeration systems. We understand the need for excellent and reliable refrigeration products, especially in the food and drinks industry, where it is essential that your products are kept sufficiently chilled and safe to consume.

From cold rooms and large storage freezers, to cellar coolers and display chillers and freezers, we can design your ideal refrigeration system and install it to the excellent standards you'd expect from a leading refrigeration company. We also have the expertise and equipment to provide refrigeration for laboratories and pharmacies where it is vital medicines and resources are kept at the appropriate temperature for safe use.

Orion Machinery Precision Air Conditioners(PAP)

DESCRIPTION: Provide your local space with quality air.

Factory manufacturing facilities involving equipment, production and inspection processes and production space in the semi-conductor, liquid crystal and solar cell panel industries necessitate high precision and stable air-conditioning. To meet this need, the application of general air-conditioning spends enormous amounts of expenses and running costs.
SPECIFICATION: Orion offers an energy-saving precision A/C system that permits the customer to create quality air in local space, with a minimum use of limited energy source,

Guarantied ±0.1deg.C accuracy in the whole setting-temperature range with one-way air supply
Equipped with a 10m long sensor cable as standard to control at the point of use

Humidity supply water controlled by PID with precision
Temperature control range 18-30 deg.C, Humidity control range 45-75% with the application of “Heat Pump Balance Control” and two-fluid nozzle, making it possible to be completely heaterless


Setting temperature range of ±7deg C depending on inlet air temperatures - the industry’s first-rate performance-
The Heat Pump Balance Control realized a wide range of differential temperatures between inlet air and setting temperatures, almost impossible to achieve in the refrigerant reheat system Ambient temperatures applicable to within 15-35deg.C
Air processing capacity available: 3-13 cu.m/min

WATERSTAGE air to water heat pump with enhanced heating performance by Fujitsu Air Conditioning

Purchace soon at www.orionairsales.com

Fujitsu air conditioning entered the market of heat pump type hot water heating system in Europe in March, 2009. In order to further strengthen the business of the heat pump type hot water heating system, we developed the new model of “WATERSTAGE®” with enhanced heating performance at the outdoor temperature -25°C and expanded the product lineup. The low outdoor temperature type will be released early in October.

The hot water heating system is an appliance to heat the room by passing the hot water heated by heat source through the pipe installed in the wall and floor. In Europe, the system to make hot water by burning gas or kerosene is commonly adopted but recently, energy-efficient heat pump type which does not emit CO2 is attracting attention as state-of-the-art technology to restrain the global warming. However, the conventional heat pump type hot water heating system had disadvantage that it can not retain the high hot water temperature and the heating capacity drops under the low outdoor temperature.

The low outdoor temperature compatible type developed this time made it possible to provide hot water of 60°C at low outdoor temperature of -20°C and hot water of 50°C at -25°C by “Linear control injection refrigeration cycle” (*1).

Furthermore, we have achieved the industry's top class(*2) COP(*3) 4.40 by enhancing the energy-saving performance adopting the “high response control” which optimizes the refrigeration cycle corresponding to the operating characteristics of the heat pump type hot water heating system. Thereby, the efficient hot water heating at the low outdoor temperature has been realized.

By adding the new product to the lineup, our company will aim to expand the air conditioning business in various countries in Europe together with air conditioners.

The conventional models are based on the specifications that the upper limit of highest hot water temperature is 50°C and have been sold mainly for newly built houses with high heat insulation efficiency as heat source appliance for low temperature panel heater and floor heating.

However, in order to cope with wide range of needs such as for already built houses with low heat insulation efficiency and cold district, the products which exert high performance under the condition of low outdoor temperature have been demanded.


Key Product features:

1. Realizing high hot water temperature at low outdoor temperature by adopting “linear control injection refrigeration cycle”

In the conventional refrigeration cycle which is commonly adopted, when hot water temperature was made higher, the compressor tended to be overheated and cause machine failure. Therefore, the overheating was suppressed by restraining the capacity of compressor, which caused the problem that the hot water temperature dropped due to the lack of capacity when outdoor temperature dropped.

The “linear control injection refrigeration cycle” realized the high hot water temperature by suppressing the overheating of compressor by cooling the compressor directly with refrigerant (liquid injection cooling) and enhancing the capacity at the low outdoor temperature.

This refrigeration cycle made it possible to provide hot water of 60°C at the outdoor temperature -20°C and hot water of 50°C at -25°C. Compressor for “linear control injection refrigeration cycle”

2. Enhancing energy-saving performance by “high response control” adopting twin sensor. By two sensors (twin sensor), it has become possible to control the refrigeration cycle condition in more detail than conventional models and make waste-free operation corresponding to the heating load.

Thereby, we have achieved the industry's top class(*2) COP(*3) 4.40 and enhanced the energy-saving performance in the actual use.

Dura 7 + Swimming Pool Air Heat Pump Heater (7 kw / 24000 Btu) Low Operating Temperature

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Dura 7 + Swimming Pool Air Heat Pump Heater (7 kw / 24000 Btu)

DURATECH® heat pumps utilize the sun’s free heat by collecting and absorbing energy from the outside air. This energy is then transferred to the pool water. Your existing pool pump circulates the water through the heater and warms the pool. The unit contains a fan that draws in outside air and directs it over the surface of the EVAPORATOR (energy collector). The liquid refrigerant within the EVAPORATOR coil absorbs the heat from the outside air and the refrigerant becomes a gas. The warm gas passes through the compressor where it is compressed to form a very hot gas, which then passes through the CONDENSOR (water heat exchanger). It is here that the heat exchange occurs as the hot gas gives up the heat to the cooler swimming pool water circulating through the coil. The pool water becomes warmer and the hot gas is cooling down as it flows through the CONDENSOR coil, returns to its liquid form and, after passing through the expansion valve, the whole process begins again. The use of a highly efficient, low sound rotary or scroll compressor, a low noise fan and an oversized heat exchanger, makes the unit to be extremely quiet in operation. Example: the DURA 8 at 10m distance gives only 32 db(A). The Dura range comes in two formats the standard and Dura+ range, the key differences being the Dura+ range will work down to a lower outside temperature -10*c and have a higher COP range over their operating temperature.

Key Product Feature's:

# Model: Dura 7+ (Output 7KW)
# Works down to outside air temperature -10*c
# Maximum pool volume 30 m3
# COP @ air temperature 25*c = 5.8
# Volts 220-240V single phase
# Maximum input current 6.5 amps
# Noise level 50db
# Refrigerant R410A
# Nominal water flow m3/h = 3
# Water connections 50mm
# Dimensions: L905, W420, H650
# Weight 55Kg



The unit is intelligently designed and remarkably compact for easy installation. The heat pump has to be installed on a by-pass after the filtration pump.

www.orionairsales.co.uk : The unit is intelligently designed and remarkably compact for easy installation. The heat pump has to be installed on a by-pass after the filtration pump.

The integrated microprocessor monitors all the sensors and controls the device without any intervention of the user. Electronic display and control with easy operation is standard. The integrated flow switch will sense the water flow and automatically start the heater when the pool pump starts and stops when the pump shuts off.

www.orionairsales.co.uk: The integrated microprocessor monitors all the sensors and controls the device without any intervention of the user.

Fuel Cell Micro CHP units have the edge over Air Source heat pump options

Fuel Cell Micro CHP units have the edge over Air Source heat pump options


With the introduction over the next few years of the micro CHP unit based on fuel cells where the unit combines heating the building with electricity production the heating market is on the cusp of a whole new technology and combining of building trades.

BlueGen is the latest breakthrough in small scale electricity generation - a modular style fuel cell generator that can be configured to suit a range of different markets and installations. For markets that require an alternative product approach to fully-integrated 'European style' systems, such as Japan, Northern America and Australia - BlueGen™ bridges that gap.

The Bluegen comes with the added bonus of sell back to the grid incentives such as the MCS in the UK. Germany offers incentive to buy the new fuel cell units as well as sell back to the grid incentives. The fuel cell units need a natural gas supply where the Air source heat pumps require electricity and produce heat from the outside air with operating ranges down to -20 DegC. In very cold weather they do have their limitations.

Bluegen Data can be found here

Air Source Heat Pump Data can be found here

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