As part of a co-operative programme, Tristel's fully automated chlorine dioxide generators are being installed alongside a leading brand of endoscope washer-disinfector in a number of NHS hospitals
23 of the patented generators are now in place at sites across the UK and are being used to automatically deliver measured amounts of ClO2 to BHT's Innova E series of endoscope reprocessing systems.
The Tristel Generator doses water supplies with the company's patented chlorine dioxide chemistry at concentrations that are pre-set within a range of 1-125ppm.
Chlorine dioxide production is instantaneous and continuous.
An on-board probe monitors and records the chlorine dioxide concentration, and the system is equipped with a printer to provide a record of the volume of water dosed.
The Tristel Generator is compact and can be wall mounted or located on the floor under a worktop.
Not only can the Tristel Generator produce chlorine dioxide at the low concentrations required for water disinfection, it is equally capable of generating the high concentrations necessary to disinfect medical equipment.
The design and development of the Tristel Generator was completed in the autumn of 2004 and was supported with a UK Department for Trade and Industry Grant for Research and Development.
The generator has been tested extensively to prove its efficacy in eliminating and controlling biofilms.
Other applications include the disinfection of dental unit water lines, food processing, water sanitation and Legionella control.
