Cooking up something fresh: AVT supplies bespoke kitchen AHU at a busy public facility

When this well-used public building needed a major airflow upgrade, Air Vent Technology supplied custom-engineered units for efficient, high-performance kitchen ventilation.

Challenge

Busy kitchens require constant fresh air to maintain cleanliness and avoid odour build-up. In public buildings, this need is even more critical. So when Air Vent Technology were approached to support a major ventilation upgrade, our team were delighted to offer its expertise.

To improve air quality, reliability, and energy efficiency, a rooftop-mounted supply air handling unit (AHU) and separate extract system were necessary. For durability and performance, the extract fan needed to feature a motor positioned out of the airstream. Both the AHU and extract unit had to operate together via a single, integrated control panel.

Delivery and installation dates also posed potential challenges. Given the building’s busy operational schedule, our team had to coordinate everything to align with rare scheduled downtime.

Solution

Our team designed and supplied a bespoke rooftop AHU from our STP/STR range, carefully built to meet the project’s exact technical requirements. It featured high-grade filtration, an energy-efficient EC fan, and an LPHW heating coil. All of this was housed within a weatherproof casing, ensuring it was suitable for a rooftop installation.

To make installation easier, the AHU was supplied in two sections. Once it had been received on site, each section was craned into position on the roof and then bolted together.

The extract fan, which came from our STR/MOS range, was supplied as a single section with inverter. At the same time, a custom-built control panel that could be mounted at a suitable location enabled both units to operate in harmony.

Results

This public facility is now operating with renewed efficiency and constant clean air, with its kitchen able to cope with even the busiest periods without sacrificing any environmental comfort. The building’s energy consumption has also fallen, thanks to the improved efficiency of the new unit.

Managers at the facility have been delighted with the new unit and the ease with which it was specified and supplied. This high-performance, low-maintenance ventilation system will deliver for many years to come, highlighting once again why Air Vent Technology is such a trusted partner for both public and commercial buildings seeking new kitchen supply and extract systems.

Contact us today to find out more about what we could do for your working environment.