Daikin has a way of slaughtering the Omicron variant of the Corona virus in the air. They installed Streamer technology on the Air Purifier device.
Based on research from Osaka University, Streamer technology shows an effective level of disabling Omicron variants of up to 99.9%. The research itself was carried out by involving Professor Tatsuo Shioda and Assistant Professor Tadahiro Sasaki from the Department of Virus Infestions, Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University in January 2022.
The TCID50 method is used as a research method that compares two conditions with one of them using a device that releases Steamer discharge. The results obtained showed deactivation of the Omicron strain reached 99.9% in the study object after two hours of Streamer release treatment. Please note, the results are under laboratory test conditions and do not represent the effectiveness of the device with the Streamer and its use in the actual environment.
Developed by Daikin since 2004, Streamer technology was created as the company's effort to carry out oxidative decomposition of harmful substances. Working through a steady release of plasma that generates high-speed electrons, this ability enables the release of the Streamer to break down viruses, odors, bacteria and indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde.
The results of the latest research from the research collaboration last January add to the long line of Streamer capabilities which have also been tested by various trusted test institutions. Among these abilities are related to its effectiveness in inactivating the highly virulent (type A H5N1) and weakly virulent (type A H1N1) influenza virus, mouse norovirus, conventional and mutant strains of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV2). Besides testing the effectiveness of this technology on toxins and bacteria that cause food poisoning.
Streamer technology can be found in three models of air purifier MCK55TVM which is designed for a room area of 41 square meters with an additional humidity function, MC55UVM for a room area of 41 square meters and MC40UVM whose air cleaning work is designed for a room area of 31 square meters. The entire collection was developed by having a very low sound output level so that it does not interfere with the user when operating the unit.
Streamer technology has three main tasks which are summarized in the triple C header. The first is Clash which includes the work of breaking down various harmful particles that collect in the HEPA filter by oxidation. The second work, namely Cycle, refers to its ability to decompose various unpleasant odors attached to the Deodorization filter.
The third work is Clean, representing the ability of the Streamer to eliminate various fungi, bacteria and even viruses that stick to the filter circuit contained in the air purifier. This cleaning work can then also be said to extend the life of the filter in the air purifier. If the deodorization filter no longer needs to be replaced, the electrostatic HEPA filter used in a test in Japan the average could be up to ten years.