Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Innovation in IT · 2026/07/22 · Vol. 14 · Issue 4 · pp. 1009–1015
Optimization of UV-C-Based Book Disinfection Devices Using Intelligent Sensors: Enhancing Efficacy, Safety and Material Preservation for Library Applications
Azamat Yusupov, Ildar Sultanov, Dilsorahon Amanbaeva, Zafar Burkhonov and Ivan Naumov
This study proposes a sensor-driven UV-C disinfection system enhanced by intelligent optimization algorithms for application in library environments. The architecture combines real-time multi-sensor monitoring with a hybrid machine learning framework integrating Random Forest regression and Response Surface Methodology. Based on 42 experimental runs, a predictive model was trained to estimate microbial log-reduction and material impact as a function of operational parameters. The system implements closed-loop adaptive control to dynamically regulate irradiance, exposure time, and airflow. Experimental validation using E. coli, S. aureus, A. niger, and MS2 demonstrated 5.2-5.8 log10 reductions within 30-45 seconds. The predictive model achieved R² > 0.90 for log-reduction estimation, enabling reliable parameter optimization under preservation constraints (ΔE < 1.5; tensile loss < 2.5%). Compared to a conventional fixed-dose UV baseline configuration, the proposed intelligent architecture reduced processing time by 40% and energy consumption by 35%. The results highlight the potential of data-driven adaptive control in transforming UV-C disinfection from a static process into a scalable applied IT solution for preventive conservation.
Keywords
UV-C DisinfectionIntelligent OptimizationRandom Forest RegressionAdaptive Control SystemsCultural Heritage Preservation
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