Overview
An effective commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) system requires balance - air balance that is. Fortunately, there is no “magic” to the relationship between an exhaust hood and its requirement for replacement or makeup air (MUA). The physics are simple: air that exits the building (through exhaust hoods and fans) must be replaced with outside air that enters the building (intentionally or otherwise).
In this course the student will learn some of the basics of commercial kitchen ventilation fundamentals, the influence of makeup air, makeup air recommendations, influence of other factors on kitchen ventilation and energy savings considerations in commercial kitchen ventilation system designs. The student should realize that technology and research is ongoing; therefore, it is wise to consult current design standards and codes regarding kitchen ventilation requirements and recommendations for each project.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in Design Guide – Improving Commercial Kitchen Ventilation System Performance, California Energy Commission P500-03-034F Rev. 5.5.03.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Kitchen Ventilation Fundamentals
- Influence of Makeup Air
- MUA Recommendations
- Influence of other factors
- Energy savings considerations
- Design guide for commercial kitchen ventilation
Course
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Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Improvements
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