Hyderabad, 29th August 2020: Oorja Cleantech LLP, a pioneer in providing cleantech solutions that significantly lower energy usage in buildings, has announced the a new set of lab results for Radic8’s Viruskiller™ technology. After analysis by a leading Indian laboratory, it was proved that SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) as well as 14 other respiratory viruses were effectively eliminated by the Viruskiller™ VK 401. With a triple filter arrangement – a pre-filter, a carbon filter and a HEPA filter – and a reactor chamber comprising of nano tubes coated with Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and high power Ultraviolet C (UVC) lamps, Viruskiller™ successfully neutralises viruses and bacteria in the air.

Hyderabad-based Oorja Cleantech is importing Radic8’s Viruskiller™ air sterilisation technology from South Koreain three different configurations, namely the Hextio, VK- 401 and VK-102. These steriliser units, each with a lifespan of over ten years, are designed for both personal and commercial use. Oorja Cleantech brings these products to India not only to fight against the current pandemic but also as long-term protection from various viruses and bacteria. It uses a two-stage process of filtration followed by sterilisation, which eliminates viruses, bacteria and pollutants in a single air pass.

The test was performed at a leading lab in India, and the link to the report is http://viruskiller.co.in/viruskiller-test-reports/. Two rounds of pathogens were tested against the VK 401:

1. A heavily concentrated mix of 14 viruses and bacteria
2. SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

The Viruskiller™ unit was placed inside a chamber, and a small inlet was created to inject the infected aerosol. Filter media were kept at both the inlet and outlet of the steriliser to check the air quality. On examining the inlet filter, it showed positive results for viruses, whereas the outlet filter was confirmed to be free of any virus;hence,sterilising the air.

The test report further shows that since Viruskiller™ includes multiple, high quality filters (a pre-filter, HEPA filter and carbon filter) it also effectively traps particulates and contaminants. The product also received a positive nod from the Hon. Minister for Health, Telangana Govt, Mr Etela Rajender, in July 2020.

Madhusudhan Rao, Founder & MD of Oorja Cleantech LLP, said, “It is important to focus on reducing exposure to airborne infections in public settings. We can control what we touch, eat or drink, but have no choice when it comes to the air we breathe. Recent bulletins from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. and the World Health Organisation suggest the airborne nature of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19); hence our focus is on providing sterilised air. A recent test with another laboratory in Canada also shows that Viruskiller™ reduced airborne pathogens contaminating surfaces by 99.8 per cent.”

Viruskiller™ was tested against bacteria like Chlamydophiliapneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetellaparapertussis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilius influenza and viruses likeInfluenza -A, Influenza -B; Respiratory SyncitialVirus-A, Respiratory SyncitialVirus-B, Influenza -A- Strain H1, Influenza A- Strain H3, and Influenza A-Strain H1pdm09, as well as SARS-CoV-2.

About Oorja Cleantech LLP:

Oorja Cleantech LLP is a pioneer in providing cleantech solutions that significantly lower energy use in our buildings and produce a high quality of indoor air. Our radiant cooling and structure cooling solutions allow the buildings to be designed without any recirculation of air that is characteristic of air conditioning. Oorja is introducing the Viruskiller™ range of products to improve indoor air quality to prevent airborne and droplet-based infections. Viruskiller™ is premium air sterilisation technology that destroys airborne viruses and bacteria with a single air pass. Its proven performance in the South Korean market for 16 years made it an automatic choice for providing the best solution to Oorja’s customers in India. More details are available at our website www.viruskiller.co.in or a company’s representative can be reached on +914049171407

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Oorja Cleantech LLP, a pioneer in providing cleantech solutions that significantly lower energy use in the buildings and maintaining a high quality of indoor air, has launched Virus Killer in India that neutralises certain viruses and bacteria including coronavirus SARS CoV1, in a single air pass. Single-air pass kill rates are instrumental in minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Virus Killer comes in as a solution to the possibility of airborne transmission of the coronavirus.  World Health Organisation (WHO) also recently confirmed that virus can be transmitted through aerosols combined with droplet transmission in public settings like in very specific conditions, crowded, closed, poorly ventilated settings. The product has been tested on the coronavirus (SARS CoV1) in the Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine National Kangwon University, South Korea. The test confirms that the air is completely sterilised, and no virus survived when it was passed through the machine.

How Virus Killer acts?

Oorja is importing the air sterilisers from South Korea-based INBair and Radic8. Virus Killeris also being tested in a lab in India for 15 different viruses & bacteria including Covid19 virus. Virus Killer uses a two-stage process of filtration followed by sterilisation. The first process filters air through a set of mechanical filters that includes the pre-filter, HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter and activated carbon filter to eliminate larger particles like dust, pollen, smoke, and some volatile organic compounds. The purified air then goes to the reactor chamber, which sterilises the air by killing viruses with no by-products being released from the inside.

The patented sterilisation chamber of the product uses a process called photocatalytic oxidation (PCO),which maximises ultraviolet radiation and oxidation to give unparalleled results. Oorja is launching three types of air sterilisers in India: Hextio, VK- 401 and VK-102 designed for both personal and commercial use. VK 102 is a high-end air steriliser that provides a complete negative pressure sterilisation, which ensures that the contaminants from one room do not escape to another.

Madhusudhan Rao, Founder & MD of Oorja Cleantech LLP, said “The world is currently going through an unprecedentedtime. The pandemic is reimagining the way we lead our lives, and the conditioning of indoor air quality was never as vital for health and safety. Service providers that deal with the influx of people must look at special measures on their premises to protect their frontline workers, staff and visitors from airborne diseases and infections. We bring strong expertise in the cleantech space and see immense potential in Virus Killer to create a safer and cleaner environment. It is the only product in the market that is tested and certified for the ability to kill viruses in a single pass.”

 All the three air sterilisers require a simple installation process and maintenance and are available across India. For the past 16 years, the technology has been focused on killing airborne viruses and has since been installed in over 80 percent of the hospitals in South Korea, all lung examination rooms, universities and more. There are more than 400,000 installations in South Korea. For more details  www.viruskiller.co.in or  +914049171407

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