Engineering Automated Decontamination Systems

NeoSan Systems engineers automated decontamination systems for indoor environments. The company’s patented Total Reset Technology® combines advanced dry mist systems with the nontoxic decontamination formula they license from Sandia National Laboratories. The automated system atomizes the formula and decontaminates and disinfects a room or entire building in 15 minutes. It is effective for both biological and chemical agents. No wiping or rinsing is required, and the formula is so safe, people can return to the area immediately.

“The TRGR Project validated the commercial applicability of NeoSan Systems’ Total Reset Technology and helped our team refine application protocols.“

Greg Charillon
President and Co-founder
NeoSan Systems

In a TRGR Project, Sandia Researcher Andres Sanchez analyzed the company’s dry mist system’s nozzles to see how they would perform in a large volume space. He also tested how well the system would neutralize a surrogate fentanyl (synthetic opioid) deposited on materials found inside New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train cars.

Studies included particulate diagnostic testing for particle size distribution and plume density, and decontamination surface contact time. The successful demonstration using a prototype system under normal operating parameters helped move the TRL from 5 to 7. It also expanded Sandia’s aerosol science protocols to address mitigations against pharmaceutical-based agents.

The resulting data were used by NeoSan to close a deal with Herzog, the company that provides operations and maintenance services for the Rail Runner Express. This was an important transition from R&D to real-world commercial applications for NeoSan’s Total Reset product line. NeoSan is also getting ready to deliver a system to a customer in the property restoration business. Total Reset systems are available for commercial, residential, and healthcare settings.