Hyundai Construction Registers Patent for 'Gwang Plasma Sterilization and Clean Ventilation System'

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Hyundai Engineering & Construction announced on the 19th that it has completed the patent registration for the 'Optical Plasma Sterilization and Purification Ventilation System (AlphaWave),' which uses optical plasma technology for sterilization to remove airborne viruses and harmful substances indoors. Hyundai Engineering & Construction also uploaded an introduction video of the system on YouTube on the same day.

The Optical Plasma Sterilization and Purification Ventilation System differs from conventional ventilation systems that filter particles or foreign substances above a certain size through filters. It can simultaneously remove ultrafine dust as well as viruses, bacteria, mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and formaldehyde that cannot be removed even by HEPA filters. Hyundai Engineering & Construction explained, "This is also the core technology of the total air purification solution 'H Clean Alpha 2.0' introduced last year."

Optical plasma technology was first developed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for air purification inside sealed spacecraft and sterilization of food consumed by astronauts.

Optical plasma simultaneously generates short and powerful vacuum ultraviolet (UVU) wavelengths, general ultraviolet (VUGI) wavelengths, and visible light (VR) wavelengths, breaking oxygen and water molecules to produce hydroxide ions, oxygen ions, and others. During this process, bacteria, viruses, odors, and other pollutants in the air are decomposed and removed.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction's Optical Plasma Sterilization and Purification Ventilation System consists of ▲ Optical Plasma Ventilation Unit ▲ Optical Plasma Air Purifier ▲ Integrated Sensor Unit, which removes fine dust and sterilizes and purifies not only outdoor air but also indoor air. The Integrated Sensor Unit measures indoor and outdoor air quality and automatically controls and operates modes such as 'Outdoor Air Introduction Sterilization and Purification Ventilation Mode' and 'Indoor Circulation Sterilization and Purification Mode' according to the situation.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction stated, "We plan to gradually expand the application of this product with new technology to upcoming D·H, Hillstate complexes, and officetels. We also plan to apply it to various auxiliary facilities such as senior centers, daycare centers, and community facilities, not just multi-family housing."

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