Table 3 UV exposure study of three indicator bacteria with different levels of initial viable counts
From: Determination of the effectiveness of UV radiation as a means of disinfection of metalworking fluids
Bacteria | Initial viable counts (CFU/mL)a | Death rate (k h−1) | % Reduction (within 2 min) |
|---|---|---|---|
P. fluorescens | 104 | −62.61 | 99.99 |
106 | −32.53 | 99.5 | |
107 | −27.70 | 99.0 | |
P. oleovorans subsp. lubricantis | 104 | −64.05 | 99.99 |
106 | −33.97 | 99.6 | |
107 | −28.24 | 99.0 | |
M. chelonae | 104 | −10.81 | 82.3 |
106 | −8.50 | 74.2 |