Induction cooker hoods: economic savings and energy efficiency

The search for greater energy efficiency, which was originally based on the need for economic savings at the individual level, is nowadays a global and unconditional duty. The environmental imbalance to which we have subjected the environment in recent decades forces us to consider the energy issue in all innovation processes. Of course, this also has advantages in terms of economy in particular.

Induction cooker hoods are a technological breakthrough for the catering industry: not only do they remove fumes and odours from the kitchen, but they are also much more efficient in terms of energy savings.

HOW THEY WORK

The basic operating principle of induction extraction hoods is based on the introduction of new air at room temperature to compensate for the air that has been sucked in. Unlike traditional extractor hoods, these hoods require two ventilation groups: one for the extraction of air and one for the supply of air.

• Air extraction: The first group of ventilation is responsible for the extraction of contaminated air from the kitchen, which contains fumes, odours and particles that must be removed to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Air supply: The second group is responsible for the supply of clean air at room temperature. This air is introduced in a controlled manner through the hood, strategically directed at a constant speed. This supply of air at room temperature creates a vacuum in the fume area, which effectively directs the fumes and odours towards the hood filters.

The key to this system lies in the air supply flow rate, which corresponds to approximately 50% to 70% of the intake flow rate. This carefully balanced ratio ensures effective capture of fumes and odours while minimising energy loss.

HOW THIS TECHNOLOGY SAVES ENERGY

By introducing room temperature air instead of heating the outside air, the heating and cooling load in the kitchen is reduced, which is reflected in lower energy demand and ultimately lower energy bills.

In addition, the air induction principle enables effective capture of pollutants, which means that less power is required for the extraction fan. This results in a more efficient and quieter operation of the hood.

As you can see, Induction cooker hoods are an option for the future. With them, you are not only investing in equipment that improves air quality, but also contributes to energy savings and is therefore more environmentally friendly.