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Experimental Assessment of Photon Fluence Rate Distributions in a Medium-Pressure UV Photoreactor by Li, Mengkai, Qiang, Zhimin, Wang, Chen, Bolton, James R, Blatchley III, Ernest R

“…The performance of a medium-pressure (MP) mercury lamp photoreactor is strongly influenced by the spatial photon fluence rate (PFR) distributions which are…”
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UV Photodegradation of Inorganic Chloramines by Li, Jing, Blatchley III, Ernest R

“…The ultraviolet (UV) photolysis of monochloramine (NH2Cl), dichloramine (NHCl2), and trichloramine (NCl3) in aqueous solution was investigated at wavelengths…”
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Chlorine/UV Process for Decomposition and Detoxification of Microcystin-LR by Zhang, Xinran, Li, Jing, Yang, Jer-Yen, Wood, Karl V, Rothwell, Arlene P, Li, Weiguang, Blatchley III, Ernest R

“…Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a potent hepatotoxin that is often associated with blooms of cyanobacteria. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficiency of…”
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The Biological Basis for Ballast Water Performance Standards: “Viable/Non-Viable” or “Live/Dead”? by Blatchley III, Ernest R, Cullen, John J, Petri, Brian, Bircher, Keith, Welschmeyer, Nicholas

“…The shipping industry is critical to international commerce; however, contemporary shipping practices involve uptake and discharge of ballast water, which…”
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SARS-CoV-2 Ultraviolet Radiation Dose-Response Behavior by Blatchley Iii, Ernest R, Petri, Brian, Sun, Wenjun

“…Ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the wavelength range 200 nm ≤ λ ≤ 320 nm, which includes both the UV-C and UV-B portions of the spectrum, is known to be…”
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Volatile disinfection by-product analysis from chlorinated indoor swimming pools by Weaver, William A., Li, Jing, Wen, Yuli, Johnston, Jessica, Blatchley, Michael R., Blatchley, Ernest R.

“…Chlorination of indoor swimming pools is practiced for disinfection and oxidation of reduced compounds that are introduced to water by swimmers. However, there…”
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The Presence of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Swimming Pools by Weng, ShihChi, Sun, Peizhe, Ben, Weiwei, Huang, Ching-Hua, Lee, Lester T, Blatchley III, Ernest R

“…The introduction of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) into the environment can be partially attributed to discharges of human wastes, which is…”
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Development and Performance of a Fluence Rate Distribution Model for a Cylindrical Excimer Lamp by Naunovic, Zorana, Pennell, Kelly G, Blatchley III, Ernest R

“…Ultraviolet disinfection systems employing excimer lamp technology represent a suitable choice in situations where lamp mercury content is restricted, or…”
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Dose Distribution Scaling and Validation of Ultraviolet Photoreactors Using Dimensional Analysis by Sangwan, Nikhil, Ahmed, Yousra M., Blatchley, Ernest R.

“…Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is commonly applied in the treatment of drinking water and wastewater. The performance of UV disinfection systems is governed by…”
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Validation of In-Room UV-C-Based Air Cleaners by Li, Xing, Blatchley, Ernest R.

“…The risks to human health posed by airborne pathogens can be mitigated by the use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation. In general, UV-C-based systems should be…”
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Methyl chloride produced during UV254 irradiation of saline water by Yang, Qian, Guo, Yang, E, Yue, Zhang, Sanbing, Blatchley, Ernest R., Li, Jing

“…[Display omitted] •CH3Cl was formed as a result of UV254 photolysis of guaiacol in the presence of Cl−.•O-quinone was detected as a product of the…”
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Framework for assessing collection-based photocatalytic oxidation systems in HVAC applications for bioaerosol control by Anandan, Sudharshan, Fix, Andrew J., Freeman, Andrew J., Miller, Lance, Scheg, Devon P., Morgan, Xavier, Park, Jae Hong, Horton, William T., Blatchley, Ernest R., Warsinger, David M.

“…We use a non-dimensional framework to examine the applicability of photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) to reduce bioaerosol concentration in heating, ventilation,…”
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Investigation of a DNA tagged aerosol tracer method for In Situ evaluation of germicidal UV air cleaner effectiveness by Arvelo, Ilan, Blatchley, Ernest R., Bahnfleth, William P., Arnold, Phil, Fry, Ashley, Topete, Maria, Zhou, Ling, Palmer, William, Piper, Patrick J., Zhang, Jianping, Dexter, W. Andrew, Palma, Nilson, Heredia, Nicholas J.

“…Transmission of respiratory pathogens occurs primarily in indoor settings, interventions to reduce the risk of their transmission include increases in outdoor…”
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Effects of UV254 irradiation on residual chlorine and DBPs in chlorination of model organic-N precursors in swimming pools by Weng, ShihChi, Li, Jing, Blatchley, Ernest R.

“…Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is commonly applied as a secondary disinfection process in chlorinated pools. UV-based systems have been reported to yield…”
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Responses of Salmonella typhimurium LT2, Vibrio harveyi, and Cryptosporidium parvum to UVB and UVA radiation by Busse, Margaret M., Becker, Matouš, Applegate, Bruce M., Camp, Joseph W., Blatchley, Ernest R.

“…•Inactivation of microbes by UVB irradiation was largely attributable to DNA damage.•Peak effectiveness for inactivation appeared at wavelengths between 318…”
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Disinfection by-product dynamics in a chlorinated, indoor swimming pool under conditions of heavy use: National swimming competition by Weng, ShihChi, Blatchley, Ernest R.

“…Anecdotal evidence suggests that water quality in chlorinated, indoor pools deteriorates under conditions of heavy use. However, data to define these dynamics…”
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Photodechlorination of 3,3′-dichlorobenzidine in water by Nyman, Marianne C., Haber, Ken S., Kenttämaa, Hilkka I., Iii, Ernest R. Blatchley

“…Laboratory experiments have been conducted to elucidate the photochemical behavior of 3,3′‐dichlorobenzidine (DCB) and its congeners in aquatic systems…”
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Gamma Irradiation for Inactivation of C. parvum, E. coli, and Coliphage MS-2 by Thompson, John E, Blatchley III, Ernest R

“…Wastewater and drinking water disinfection are typically achieved via chlorination, ozonation, or UV irradiation. However, there has been increased interest in…”
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Volatile Disinfection Byproduct Formation Resulting from Chlorination of Organic−Nitrogen Precursors in Swimming Pools by Li, Jing, Blatchley, Ernest R

“…Clinical studies have documented the promotion of respiratory ailments (e.g., asthma) among swimmers, especially in indoor swimming pools. Most studies of this…”
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Modeling the energy consumption of potable water reuse schemes by Tow, Emily W., Hartman, Anna Letcher, Jaworowski, Aleksander, Zucker, Ines, Kum, Soyoon, AzadiAghdam, Mojtaba, Blatchley, Ernest R., Achilli, Andrea, Gu, Han, Urper, Gulsum Melike, Warsinger, David M.

“…•Data and models were reviewed to estimate energy consumption in potable water reuse.•Entire reuse schemes, both direct and indirect, require 1.2 to…”
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