Full Sanitization of Buildings with Industry 4.0 Management and Economic Advantages

Abstract

The Authors, in this article, present a case study reporting the management and economic comparison between the traditional methods used for sanitizing confined spaces and an innovative process, performed by trained Operators using a 4.0 machine, created by the same Authors, able to produce and dismiss dry Ozone (thus replicating the Chapman Cycle which happens in the Ozonosphere) and to emit UVC-rays in different wave lengths, so providing distinct functions for surface or surface-fabrics sanitization. The machine represents a significant step forward compared to the current sanitation methods, providing guarantees of absolute sanitization of the treated rooms at decidedly favorable costs. Contrary to traditional methods it is to be noted also the full compatibility with critical environments containing elements like paper or electronics. It makes it possible, as always necessary but even more so in a Pandemic period, to carry out this operation daily, rather than bimonthly as is currently the case in most residences for the elderly. The case study presented compares, on a typical structure, the economic sustainability of such incremental, use of the new technology.