How effective is Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) lights in neutralizing a virus?
It seems that every day brings a new Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) device that promises 99%+ efficiency on “killing” or neutralizing viruses. What does that efficiency level mean, and does it represent how effective it will be in all applications? These are all essential questions that we will attempt to explain in this blog. What […]
The Radiant Chef
How does radiant heat affect your chef’s and kitchen staff comfort? Typically, if you tell someone they look “radiant,” you would be complimenting their glowing appearance. If you tell a chef that they look radiant, it probably means they look hot and uncomfortable. Let’s explain how radiant heat affects the comfort of not only your […]
What are the best practices for ventilation system for restaurants and food service facilities re-opening after the pandemic?
With restaurants and other food service facilities fully opening, albeit with reduced capacity, key questions have arisen regarding best practices for ventilation systems. We questioned Dr. Andrey Livchak, Halton’s Global Technology Director, and member of ASHRAE for some answers. Q: What are your recommendations for starting up the HVAC system that may have been idle […]
Ghost Kitchen Exhaust Success Routine
The commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) industry has done a great job of defining the step by step approach for optimizing CKV design by focusing on the four key areas of: exhaust hood, exhaust fan, replacement air and controls. The goal of course is to develop a design that effectively captures, contains and exhausts the heat […]