Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** this project willdevelop an…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** this project willdevelop an automated air monitoring, disinfection and purification system for small and mid-size meat and poultry processing facilities. The purpose of the system is to achieve the highest food safety standards and dramatically reduce the number of pathogenic and toxic outbreaks.there is strong scientific evidence that airborne contamination is one of the major causes of pathogenic contamination in meat and poultry processing facilities.minimizing the risks of potential outbreaks and brining the food safety standards to a new level requires a paradigm shift in the system design. Next generation HVAC systems should be equipped with a control unit providing real-time feedback on chemical composition of air in the processing facility. This unit should be compact, robust and be able to monitor a broad range of gases and volatile organic compounds (vocs) in a broad range of concentrations.adelphi's compact gas analyzer can provide accurate and very specific real-time infomration on air quality. From analyzing minute concentrations of a range of chemicals in the air, IT is possible to monitor food quality and potential health hazards. This monitoring system can be integrated into an air purification and disinfection system for safety, including the prevention of disease spread.