Kitchen Make-Up Air Systems
KVP can supply, design and install a wide range of products from bespoke extract ventilation systems to stainless steel wall cladding, service distribution units and condense canopies.
In order for the kitchen ventilation system to function correctly (and be legally CORGI and HVCA Specification DW/172 compliant), filtered make-up air should be provided. This would be achieved by mechanical means for larger kitchens but passive return air is acceptable on smaller installations.
At design stage, consideration will be given to the tempering (heating) of the supply air. Both LPHW and electric heating solutions are available dependant on available site services.
A make-up air system must provide 85% of the total extracted volume with the remaining 15% infiltrating naturally into the kitchen from surrounding areas. The mechanical or 'fan assisted' method should ensure that the kitchen remains under megative pressure thus preventing the potencial transfer of kitchen odours to areas outside of the kitchen.
