Kitchen Supply AHU systems are designed to bring clean, temperature-controlled air into your kitchen, utilising low maintenance and high efficiency plug fans.
Absolair can design bespoke AHU’s with a range of heating methods including, Electric, Water, Gas and Heat Pump.
When specifying a Kitchen Supply Air Handling Unit, it’s important to choose components that meet the performance demands of busy commercial kitchens, while also complying with industry guidance like BESA DW 172. Here’s a quick overview of the most common options available:
Filtration Options
To maintain a clean and healthy kitchen environment, AHUs are typically equipped with two stages of filtration:
- Pre-Filters: G4 panel filters or M5 bag filters help capture larger dust particles.
- Main Filters: For compliance with DW 172, high-efficiency filters rated ePM1 70% (equivalent to F8 under EN779) are used to remove fine airborne contaminants.
Fan Configuration
A well-designed kitchen AHU uses fans that deliver 70-85% of the total extract air volume, helping maintain negative pressure in the kitchen. This helps to prevent cooking fumes and odours from spreading into adjoining areas.
Heating Options
To suit various energy sources and project requirements, heating can be integrated via:
- Electric heating elements
- Hot water coils
- Gas-fired heat exchangers
Whether you’re designing for energy efficiency, compliance, or indoor air quality, Absolair can help provide bespoke and flexible AHU configurations.