BUVA

BUVA Series – Open Channel UV Disinfection System

The BUVA Series is a robust and modular open-channel UV-C disinfection system designed for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment without chemical dosing. Featuring ballasts housed in the electrical panel and an automatic mechanical cleaning system, BUVA delivers dependable disinfection with flexible configuration and easy scalability. 

Key Highlights

  • Chemical-free UV-C disinfection 
  • Modular design for flexible flow requirements 
  • Automatic mechanical lamp cleaning 
  • Ballasts housed in the electrical panel 
  • Intelligent UV intensity adjustment 
  • Flexible electric or pneumatic cleaning options 
  • UV lamp service life up to 16,000 hours 
  • Individual ballast for each UV lamp 

Key Benefits

  • Reliable pathogen inactivation without chemicals 
  • Flexible capacity expansion through modular construction 
  • Reduced lamp fouling and scaling 
  • Optimized energy consumption 
  • Easy operation and maintenance 
  • Long UV lamp service life 
  • Reduced impact of individual lamp failure 
  • Suitable for a wide range of wastewater flow requirements 

Key Features

Modular Configuration
The system can be configured with multiple modules to suit different treatment capacities and project requirements.

Automatic Mechanical Cleaning
An automatic cleaning system helps prevent fouling and deposits on the UV lamps.

Dual Scraper Rings
Each lamp is provided with two scraper rings, available in AISI 316L stainless steel or optional PTFE.

Flexible Cleaning Drive
The cleaning system can be operated by an electric motor or pneumatic compressor, depending on requirement.

Intelligent UV Control
Automatic UV intensity adjustment helps maintain effective disinfection while optimizing energy consumption.

Independent Lamp Operation
Each ballast powers a single UV lamp, helping minimize the impact of individual lamp or ballast failure. 

Configuration Table

Parameter

BUVA Series Configuration

Lamps

320 W Mercury Amalgam

Scraper Rings

2 per Lamp – SS AISI 316L / PTFE Optional

Cleaning System Drive

Electric / Pneumatic Optional

Channel Level Control

Fixed Serpentine Weir / Motorized Sluice Gate

Instrumentation

UV Intensity Sensor, Water Level Sensor

Ballasts

Housed in the Electrical Panel

Application Areas

  • Municipal Wastewater Treatment 
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment 
  • Wastewater Reuse Applications 

FAQs

  1. What is the BUVA Series used for?
    BUVA is designed for UV-C disinfection of municipal and industrial wastewater, including wastewater reuse applications.
  2. Does BUVA require chemical dosing?
    No. It provides pathogen inactivation using UV-C radiation without chemicals.
  3. Is the BUVA system suitable for different flow capacities?
    Yes. Its modular design allows the system to be configured according to different flow and treatment requirements.
  4. How are the UV lamps cleaned?
    BUVA uses an automatic mechanical cleaning system with two scraper rings per lamp.
  5. What cleaning options are available?
    The cleaning mechanism can be driven electrically or pneumatically, depending on the selected configuration.
  6. What is the UV lamp service life?
    The UV lamps have a service life of up to 16,000 hours.
  7. Where are the ballasts installed?
    The electronic ballasts are housed inside the electrical panel.
  8. What happens if one lamp or ballast fails?
    Each ballast operates a single lamp, helping limit the reduction in overall UV disinfection performance if an individual unit fails. 

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