보잉의 자외선 화장실 청소 Boeing unveils self cleaning plane bathroom that uses UV light to BLOW UP microbes(VIDEO)
Boeing unveils self cleaning plane bathroom that uses UV light to BLOW UP microbes
- 보잉이 여객기의 화장실을 자외선으로 살균하는 모습이 공개되었다.
- 강한 살균력을 가진 자외선은 승객이 화장실에서 나오면 즉시 빛을 발하며 이 내부의 모든 것들을 소독한다.
- 객실의 살균은 다른 기술이 적용된다. 자외선은 암을 유발하는 요인이기 때문이다.
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- UV lights turn on when person leaves and sanitizes all surfaces
- Includes hands-free faucets, a soap dispenser, trash flap and a hand dryer
- Working on other technologies to clean the entire cabin of the plane
- Does minimize growth and potential transmission microorganisms
The flush button in an airplane bathroom has about 265 colony-forming units of bacteria per square inch it has been claimed - which is enough to deter some people from using the restroom for the entire flight.
However, Boeing is working on a solution that it says kills 99.9 percent of the pathogens that are traveling in airplane lavatories by using the power of ultra violet lights (UV).
This technology turns on the moment someone exits the small latrine and sanitizes all surfaces in just three seconds, it even lifts and shuts the toilet seat.
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But Boeing is working on a solution that kills 99.9 percent of the pathogens that are traveling in airplane lavatories by using the power of ultra violet lights (UV). This technology turns on the moment someone exits the small latrine and sanitizes all surfaces in just three seconds, it even lifts and shuts the toilet seat
'We're trying to alleviate the anxiety we all face when using a restroom that gets a workout during a flight,' Jeanne Yu, director of environmental performance for Boeing's commercial airplanes division, said in a statement.
This UV light isn't the same as ultraviolet A or B that is used in tanning beds or growing lights, so this method is harmless to humans.
'The UV light destroys all known microbes by literally making them explode,' said Jamie Childress, Associate Technical Fellow and a BR&T engineer.
'It matches the resonant frequency of the molecular bonds on the outside of the microbes.'
The design also includes hands-free faucets, a soap dispenser, trash flap and a hand dryer to cut down on the waste of paper towels.
The manufacturing firm is looking at developing hands-free door latches, as they each have 70 colony-forming units of bacteria per square inch.
And a vacuum system is being developed that will suck up any excess water or spillage on the restroom floor.
'Some of the touch-less features are in use on our airplanes today,' King said. 'But we feel these, combined with the UV sanitizing, will make for a great clean package that passengers and airlines will love.'
Boeing is working with engineers in Commercial Airplanes Product Development on the lavatory concept as well as other technologies to make the overall cabin cleaner, because the tray tables have about 2,555 colony-forming units of bacteria per square unit.
Other airplane manufactures have already started their technology for cleaner restrooms.
Airbus is creating its own technologies for jetliner bathrooms, reports Bloomberg.
'Airbus is developing 'touchless' technologies for our future lavs, and we will also include 'anti-bacterial' surfaces as an upcoming lav feature,' said Ingo Wuggetzer, vice president of marketing at Airbus.
The design also includes hands-free faucets, a soap dispenser, trash flap and a hand dryer to cut down on the waste of paper towels. The manufacturing firm is looking at developing hands-free door latches, as they each have 70 colony-forming units of bacteria per square inch
Boeing is working with engineers in Commercial Airplanes Product Development on the lavatory concept as well as other technologies to make the overall cabin cleaner, because the tray tables have about 2,555 colony-forming units of bacteria per square unit
'Moreover, as well as improving lav hygiene, the ambiance and overall freshness will be noticeably enhanced.
'So, overall, Airbus is set to significantly raise the bar on the passengers' experience of using an in-flight lav.'
Boeing has filed a patent for its UV light self-cleaning bathroom, which through testing has shown it can minimize the growth and potential transmission of disease-causing microorganisms.
'The UV light destroys all known microbes by literally making them explode,' said Jamie Childress, Associate Technical Fellow and a BR&T engineer. Boeing has filed a patent for its UV light self-cleaning bathroom, which through testing has shown it can minimize the growth and potential transmission of microorganisms
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