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 Energy Harness Corp., which has an office in the
Purdue Research Park of Indianapolis, created a device that attaches
to ceiling grids and uses UVC light to clean and circulate air.
“We have demonstrated and studies have shown the effectiveness of
UVC light in killing the COVID-2 family of pathogens,” said Patricio
M. Daneri, managing director of Energy’s Midwest division. “Our
Active Airflow unit provides the added advantage of safe usage
during the school day in occupied classrooms. The unit has a fan
system to draw in the air, where it is cleaned and then cycled back
into the room.”
Daneri said the team created the technology by applying its
expertise in LED lighting and their familiarity with school clients.
The device uses patented technology.
“We wanted to help because we know schools can be great at
disinfecting surfaces and areas, but they may not have the same
options to clean the air,” Daneri said.
Energy is working to have the technology installed and ready for the
school year for Beech Grove City Schools and Franklin Township
Community School Corporation, both located in central Indiana.
“We have had success working with the Energy Harness team before and
are excited about this new technology product to help keep our
community safe,” said Tom Gearhart, director of operations for the
Beech Grove City Schools.
Daneri said some schools may be able to use special federal and
state funding during the pandemic to help cover the costs of the
technology. More information is available by emailing
patricio@
energyharness.com.
About Purdue Research Foundation
The Purdue Research Foundation is a private, nonprofit foundation
created to advance the mission of Purdue University. Established in
1930, the foundation accepts gifts; administers trusts; funds
scholarships and grants; acquires property; protects Purdue's
intellectual property; and promotes entrepreneurial activities on
behalf of Purdue.
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The foundation manages the Purdue Foundry, Purdue
Office of Technology Commercialization, Purdue Research Park, Purdue
Technology Centers and University Development Office. In 2020, the
IPWatchdog Institute ranked Purdue third nationally in startup
creation and in the top 20 for patents. The foundation received the
2019 Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities Award for Place
from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. For more
information on licensing a Purdue innovation, contact the Purdue
Office of Technology Commercialization at otcip@prf.org. For more
information about involvement and investment opportunities in
startups based on a Purdue innovation, contact the Purdue Foundry at
foundry@prf.org. For more information about setting up a presence at
Purdue, possibly in the Purdue Research Park or Discovery Park
District, contact the PRF Economic Development Office at
parksinfo@prf.org.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a top public research institution developing
practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 6
Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World
Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and
out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online,
real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to
all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen
tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than
ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the
persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.
[Writer: Chris Adam
Source: Patricio M. Daneri]
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