Device for measuring floating micro-organisms

Abstract

A device for measuring floating micro-organisms and an air conditioner including a device for measuring floating micro-organisms are provided. The device for measuring floating micro-organisms may include an air flow path through which air including floating micro-organisms may flow, a first main body provided at a first side of the air flow path and having a first space and a second space, a second main body provided at a second side of the air flow path and in which a collecting portion to collect the floating micro-organisms may be provided, a light emitter provided in the first space that emits a predetermined wavelength range of light toward the collecting portion, and a light receiver provided in the second space that detects a fluorescence signal generated from light which acts on riboflavin contained in the floating micro-organisms.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a device for detecting planktonic microorganisms. Background technique [0002] In order to achieve energy saving, recent buildings minimize the introduction of outside air and are airtight, so the pollution of indoor air tends to be serious. Therefore, various legal regulations on indoor pollutants have been gradually strengthened. [0003] The indoor pollutants may include: 1) particulate pollutants such as fine dust and asbestos, 2) gas phase pollutants such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOC, volatile organic compounds), and 3) viruses, molds, bacteria, etc. biological pollutants. [0004] In particular, said biological pollutants have a bad effect on the user's health. Recently, a technique for detecting the amount of such biological pollutants and purifying indoor air has been developed. [0005] Prior literature information related to such techniques is as follows. [0006] 1) First pri...

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Problems solved by technology

[0011] 1) The planktonic microorganism detection device of the prior art requires a more complex structure and more components, and due to the use of expensive lasers and lenses, etc., more costs need to be invested in the production of the device

[0012] 2) In addition, the planktonic microorganism detection device in the prior art has a large volume, and needs to be located in a specific place as a single device, so there are limitations in specific household appliances or portable devices

[0013] 3) In addition, in order to measure the amount or concentration of planktonic microorganisms, it is necessary to carry out additional fluorescent treatment on planktonic microorganisms, so there are difficulties in the process

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