Smart Personal Protective Equipment: UVGI

Bachelor thesis (2020)

Authors

R.P.M. Bakker Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
M.J.H. Brouwers Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

H.W. van Zeijl Electronic Components, Technology and Materials - EEMCS (mentor)
W.D. van Driel Electronic Components, Technology and Materials - EEMCS (graduation committee member)
S.D. Cotofana Computer Engineering - EEMCS (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2020 Roy Bakker, Marcel Brouwers
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Published Date

02-07-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

The Smart Personal Protective Equipment (SPPE) is proposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to shortages of standard face masks. This thesis describes one of the three subsystems of the SPPE, namely the Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI). The UVGI subsystem provides the SPPE with an in situ disinfection system, in order to prolong the period in which the filters of the SPPE can be used to at least 8 hours. The UVGI is implemented by the use of UV LEDs. This implementation is done in two steps. Step one is a simulation which allows for the optimization of the LED placement depending on a multitude of parameters, including: distance between the LEDs and the filter, and the LED tilt angle. The second step is the design of a driver circuit, to allow for the adjustment of the dose applied by the LEDs. The simulation resulted in an LED array which offers the most optimal irradiation of the filter surface. The driver circuit has been designed, simulated to verify its functionality, and implemented in the form of a PCB design. The UVGI subsystem provides the SPPE with an in situ disinfection system by delivering a base dose of 305 mJ/cm2 and a driver circuit which allows for adjusting this dose, should this be desired. The UVGI subsystem should be able to extend the period in which the filters of the SPPE can be used to at least 8 hours. However, due to the restriction of not being allowed to create a prototype this has not yet been verified.