Pune: Defence Institute develops microwave steriliser to disintegrate COVID-19

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is trying to contribute towards fight against COVID-19.

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, Maharashtra a deemed university supported by DRDO has developed a microwave steriliser named as ‘ATULYA’ to disintegrate (COVID19). The virus gets disintegrated by differential heating in range of 560-600 Celsius temperatures, said Defence Ministry.

Defence Ministry said, the product is cost-effective solution, which can be operated in portable or fixed installations. This system was tested for human/operator safety & has been found to be safe

Depending upon the size and shape of various objects, the time of sterilisation is from 30 seconds to one minute. Approximate weight of the system is three kilogrammes and it can be used for non-metallic objects only, stated the Ministry.