Glass Optics for UVC LED Applications
Brian Jasenak
Kopp Glass, Pittsburgh, PA
IUVA 2018
February 27, 2018CONFIDENTIAL
UVC Applications
• How do UVC LEDs fit into current applications?
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Analytical Instruments
Laboratory Testing
Phototherapy UV CuringCounterfeit Detection
Water & Air Purification
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Traditional Technology
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Quartz Sleeves and Tubes
Traditional Lamps
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Enabling Technology: Breaking the Mold
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Molded Glass Optics
UVC LEDs
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Moldable Glass
#1 #2
CTE (E-7/°C) 81 34
Temperature Resistance350°C660°F
450°C840°F
Thickness Range0.100-10“
2.5-250mm0.100-5“
2.5-125mm
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UVC Composition #1 0.15"
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What are the possibilities?
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Molded Optic Design
LED Selection
Fixture DesignArray
Configuration
UV LED and Optics promote:
• Design flexibility• Optimized solutions• Efficient design solutions
Today, we will look at unique ways to use UV LEDs and optics.
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SIMULATION #1CIRCULAR SURFACE
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Case Study
Desired Performance:
• Homogenous exposure to UV energy
Target Area:
• 60 mm diameter, circular area
Applications:
• Laboratory testing
• Sample exposure
• Dish or equipment disinfection
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Optical System
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150 mm
265 nm15° Beam
60 mm
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Molded Glass Optic
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LED
Optic
3 different freeform curvatures not
defined by functions or radii
60 mm
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Results (10 million rays)
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LEDLED with
Optic
Efficiency (F/EF) 87.1% 83.9%
Average Flux 43.1% 85.2%
Uniformity (%90) 21.6% 88.3%
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SIMULATION #2SQUARE SURFACE
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Case Study
Desired Performance:• Homogenous exposure to UV energy
Target Area: • 100 x 100 mm area
Applications:• Laboratory testing
• Sample exposure
• Item disinfection
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Optical System
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45 mm265 nm
120° Beam
100 mm
25 mm pitch
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Molded Glass Optic
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Optic
2 freeform surfacesTIR surfaces
LED
Optic
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Results (8 million rays)
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LEDLED with
Optic
Efficiency (F/EF) 39.2% 61.8%
Average Flux 70.4% 76.3%
Uniformity (%90) 45.5% 80.9%
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Molded Glass Optic
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Optimize Your Device with the Latest Technology
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Light control for improved testing and application results:
• Significant gains in uniformity• Increased flux on target surface• Increased fixture efficiency
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Thank You!
Brian Jasenak
Kopp Glass, Pittsburgh, PA
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