Sterilizing device for sterilizing fluids

Abstract

A sterilizing device for sterilizing of a fluid by UV-radiation comprising an inner tube receiving an UV-lamp. An outer tube arranged around the inner tube. A jacket tube arranged around the outer tube. A proximal end with a first inlet/outlet for the fluid and a second inlet/outlet for the fluid. A distal end of the sterilizing device arranged opposed to the proximal end comprising a third inlet/outlet for the fluid and a fourth inlet/outlet for the fluid. A first gap arranged between the inner tube and the outer tube, the first gap defining a first flow path for the fluid interconnecting the first inlet/outlet and the third inlet/outlet. A second gap arranged between the outer tube and the jacket tube, and the second gap defining a second flow path for the fluid interconnecting the second inlet/outlet and the fourth inlet/outlet.

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         27 . A sterilizing device, for sterilizing of a fluid by UV-radiation, comprising:
 at least one UV-lamp for emitting UV-radiation,   an inner tube, made of a material transparent to UV-radiation, for receiving the at least one UV-amp;   an outer tube arranged around the inner tube;   a jacket tube arranged around the outer tube;   a proximal end with a first inlet/outlet for the fluid and a second inlet/outlet for the fluid;   a distal end of the sterilizing device arranged opposed to the proximal end, the distal end comprising a third inlet/outlet for the fluid and a fourth inlet/outlet for the fluid;   a first gap arranged between the inner tube and the outer tube, the first gap defining a first flow path for the fluid interconnecting the first inlet/outlet and the third inlet/outlet,   a second gap arranged between the outer tube and the jacket tube, the second gap defining a second flow path for the fluid interconnecting the second inlet/outlet and the fourth inlet/outlet; and   a third gap arranged between a glass cylinder of the UV-lamp and the inner tube.   
     
     
         28 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , further comprising a tank connected to the third inlet/outlet and connected to the fourth inlet/outlet. 
     
     
         29 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein the third inlet/outlet is connected to the fourth inlet/outlet forming a flow path from the first inlet/outlet through the first flow path to the third inlet/outlet to the fourth inlet/outlet through the second flow path to the second inlet/outlet or vice versa. 
     
     
         30 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein the first flow path is independent of the second flow path. 
     
     
         31 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , further comprising a first flange at the proximal end and a second flange at the distal end,
 wherein the outer tube is clamped between the first flange and the second flange interconnected by fixation means.   
     
     
         32 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 31 , wherein the first flange and the second flange are configured to receive outer tubes with different diameters in order to adapt the sterilizing device for different applications, for different flow rates and for different flow speeds. 
     
     
         33 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 32 , wherein the first flange and the second flange have recesses with different diameters for receiving the outer tube with different diameters. 
     
     
         34 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 33 , further comprising a first sealing element between the first flange and the outer tube; and a second sealing element between the second flange and the outer tube,
 wherein first sealing and the second sealing are configured and arranged such that the sealing capability is proportional to the pressure of the fluid in the first gap.   
     
     
         35 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , provided with a fluid quality monitoring sensor, the fluid quality monitoring sensor is mounted on the fluid entrance main connection piece or integrated in the fluid entrance flange. 
     
     
         36 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein the sterilizing device is provided with an additional ultrasonic reactor for destroying contaminants such as bacteria and/or various microbes. 
     
     
         37 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein the additional ultrasonic reactor is located outside of the outer tube, attached to the outer surface of the outer tube or inline to the outer tube. 
     
     
         38 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein a first flange is arranged at the proximal end, the first flange comprises an interface for interconnection for at least one of a filter unit, a valve gate, a sensor unit and a water meter. 
     
     
         39 . The sterilizing device according  claim 27 , wherein a first flange is arranged at the proximal end, and
 the first flange comprises a mechanical fluid treatment system for decomposition of organic and chemical contamination.   
     
     
         40 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein a first flange is arranged at the proximal end, and the first flange comprises at least one of an exchangeable vortex and a conveyer unit. 
     
     
         41 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein a first flange is arranged at the proximal end, and the first flange comprises a flow measuring unit for measuring the volume of fluid passing through the device. 
     
     
         42 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 41 , wherein the flow measuring unit comprises first and second coils arranged opposite to each other, and first and second electrodes arranged opposite to each other and perpendicular to the first and the second coils. 
     
     
         43 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein the at least one flange and the at least one tube comprises a pressure sensor. 
     
     
         44 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , wherein the sterilizing device comprises a coil for inducing a time-varying magnetic field in the fluid passing through the sterilizing device to eliminate at least one of mineral scale, control microbiological populations and control corrosion. 
     
     
         45 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 27 , comprising a lamp tag attached to or incorporated in a glasscylinder of the UV-lamp comprising information regarding the UV-lamp,
 wherein the lamp tag is interconnected with at least one of a lamp sensor unit and a control unit, and   the lamp tag comprises at least one sensor for measuring the surface temperature of the UV-lamp.   
     
     
         46 . The sterilizing device according to  claim 45 , wherein the lamp tag comprises a memory for storing information about at least one of a specification, the condition of the UV-lamp ( 16 ) and wear of the UV-lamp. 
     
     
         47 . A sterilizing device for sterilizing of a fluid by UV-radiation comprising:
 a mounting device for receiving at least one UV-lamp for emitting UV-radiation,   an inner tube made of a material transparent to UV-radiation;   an outer tube arranged around the inner tube;   a jacket tube arranged around the outer tube;   a proximal end with a first inlet/outlet for the fluid and a second inlet/outlet for the fluid;   a distal end of the sterilizing device arranged opposed to the proximal end, the distal end comprising a third inlet/outlet for the fluid and a fourth inlet/outlet for the fluid;   a first gap arranged between the inner tube and the outer tube, the first gap defining a first flow path for the fluid interconnecting the first inlet/outlet and the third inlet/outlet, and   a second gap arranged between the outer tube and the jacket tube, the second gap defining a second flow path for the fluid interconnecting the second inlet/outlet and the fourth inlet/outlet;   wherein the mounting device is arranged such that the received at least one UV lamp is arranged within the inner tube and provides a third gap arranged between a glass cylinder of the received UV-lamp and the inner tube.