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Knowledgeable experts in the foodservice industry have established this site to provide you with their experience and knowledge in the latest industry developments, code updates, and technology on commercial kitchen ventilation systems and designs.
Our articles and blogs will include reputable, knowledgeable, and easy-to-understand information on exhaust hoods, pollution control units, demand control ventilation, ventless exhaust systems, mobile cooking stations, fire protection systems, and air handling units.
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What is Carbon Neutral, and What Does it Look Like in Practice for a Commercial Kitchen?
What is carbon neutral, and what does it look like in practice for a commercial kitchen? Many foodservice operators are recognizing the importance of minimizing their environmental footprint. Resources, such as energy, foodstuffs, and waste disposal, are under price and logistical pressure. It makes sense to carefully examine how an operation can utilize these resources […]
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A Primer on Maintaining Your Commercial Kitchen Ventilation System
Proper maintenance of your kitchen ventilation system can sometimes be overlooked. Some requirements, such as duct cleaning, are code mandated, while others are discretionary. It is safe to say that maintenance is often viewed as an expense (from an accounting perspective, it is) but should be viewed as an investment in trouble-free operation. A commercial […]
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What does a sustainable commercial kitchen look like?
We often hear of the necessity of sustainability. When it comes to commercial kitchens, what does that look like in practice? In particular, commercial kitchens and ventilation are essential in maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Inherently, the kitchen ventilation system uses energy; how does one reduce that impact and move toward sustainability? Considering that […]
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New Study Explores the Relationship between good Indoor Environmental Quality in Commercial Kitchens and Exhaust hood performance.
kitchenventilation.com has written multiple articles on understanding the importance of good indoor air quality in commercial kitchens and how IEQ sensors can improve indoor air quality (read the article). ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) published a peer-reviewed study on the impact of PM2.5 (particulate matter 2.5 microns) on the Chef’s […]
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Demand Controlled Kitchen Ventilation Systems Sensors, how do they differ, and how are they the same?
An update on the technology used in Demand Controlled Kitchen Ventilation Systems. The introduction of thermal imaging sensors. The number and type of demand control systems for commercial kitchen ventilation systems have grown significantly in recent years. This can be attributed to several factors, principally the adherence to ASHRAE 90.1 ventilation standard. This is the […]
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