The cooker hood is one of the basic household appliances. Its task is to remove odors and absorb vapors and fats generated during the preparation of food. Thanks to it, walls, furniture, and other kitchen devices are not covered with grease. The smell of cooked or fried food does not spread throughout the home. The exhaust vent for the kitchen can be an element of the interior. It will emphasize the style of the cooking room and become its decoration.
Problems in the Kitchen Exhaust System and Modern Solutions
A sweet smell coming from the kitchen enters the exhaust system. It can turn into stench if the air ducts are not clean. Organic matter – grease and carbohydrates – accumulates on the canal walls. It is a favorable breeding ground for microbes and bacteria. This factor is especially significant during the coronavirus epidemic.
Odors accumulate on the kitchen exhaust vent more quickly during intense cooking, frying, and baking. Together with the spread of pathogens, this poses great challenges for food service workers. Managers of restaurants, cafes, and hotel complexes should be aware of dirty air ducts. But not only the health and safety of personnel worries the administration. Organic deposits may one day cause a fire. Customers and the reputation of the establishment will suffer.
Traditional Solutions
In the Middle Ages, the roof vent for kitchen exhaust was cleaned by a chimney sweep. By now, little has changed. Catering owners are forced to hire cleaners from time to time. Since duct pollution occurs very quickly, cleaning costs are quite expensive. Households face the same problem. If you love to cook, the exhaust fan will surely start to stink. The risk of fire also increases.
Several manufacturers offer filters of various types. In this case, you only have to renew the replacement parts. This is a definite step forward. Buildings of historical value are a big problem. The kitchen exhaust roof vent here has long failed to comply with safety standards. It requires a decisive reconstruction. However, the renovation works threaten to destroy the integrity of the architectural monument. Oxytec offers a way out.
Low-Temperature Plasma (LTP)
LTP equipment has proven to be effective in commercial range hoods and food service establishments. Tiny organic carbon particles are captured and removed. Odor molecules, bacteria, and viruses are actively decomposed. Solids are separated during the initial filtration step. Plasma technology is seamlessly integrated into any kitchen exhaust. It is used to remove cigarette smoke and stale air in warehouses.
LTP is used where it is irrational to use expensive exhaust ventilation. It is easier to integrate a low-energy system into a fast food trailer or mobile kitchen. LTP technology will do its job well in households. CleanAir Plasma (CAP) includes the following stages of work:
- Separation of solid particles. Two mesh strainers trap large pieces of dirt before further cleaning. This element is easily dismantled if you do not need it.
- An electrostatic filter separates solid particles from the air stream. This destroys the molecular structure of odors, viruses, and bacteria. The treated mud is collected in the easy-to-clean pallet.
- Creation of a plasma structure during the oxidation of polluted particles. Carbon compounds react with oxygen molecules and, as a result, are neutralized.
- Activated carbon filtration. This is where the most stable particles, including ozone molecules, are neutralized. The smooth regeneration of activated carbon ensures a long life cycle.
Odor Eliminating Systems for Homes and Kitchens
CleanAir Plasma in combination with UV technology gives a high cleaning effect. This solution does not require high energy consumption, therefore it saves your resources. We emphasize that our technologies do not use harmful chemicals. Pay attention to the compactness of our models. CleanAir Plasma 650 is the perfect solution for the kitchen exhaust roof vent cap.
CKA Systems
Clean Kitchen Air (CKA) is the optimal solution for heavily polluted ventilation ducts. The cold burning method helps to eliminate harsh chemicals before settling on the walls. This solution is ideal for historic buildings. A radical reconstruction of the venting kitchen exhaust is hardly possible here. Installing the CKA system will give you the following benefits:
- almost elimination of decomposing organic odors;
- a significant reduction of dirt build-up on the walls of the range hood;
- prevention of the risk of fire;
- saving money on air fan maintenance;
- reduction of heating costs due to heat recovery;
- full technical support at all stages of service.
CGA Systems
Clean Grill Air (CGA) is a technology specially designed for barbecues. Heavy smoke with a thick admixture of soot settles on the kitchen exhaust vent cover. If the walls are not cleaned, fire is inevitable. This filtration system significantly reduces the content of flammable particles in the air stream. It eliminates odors inside and outside. With Clean Kitchen Air and CleanAir Plasma, you get 100% safety and comfort. The system is serviced using a scrubber and does not require manual labor.
Galley Kitchen Ventilation
Oxytec technology works great at sea and on land. We have tailor-made solutions for the ship industry and households. CKA Marine uses UV-C and Plasma systems to effectively remove deposits and odors near the stove. In marine where cleaning procedures are difficult, the risk of fire is particularly high. Our proposals take into account the need to cut energy costs and compact duct placement.
Oxytec Exhaust Fans – Kitchen Odorless
We offer more than just effective odor and deposit control technologies. Oxytec specialists are engaged in the installation and full technical support of products. We guarantee the economy of your efforts and resources, as well as comfort and safety. The future has already arrived. Just go into it.
