Air Balance Fundamentals for the Modern Restaurant
Modern restaurant design involves meeting stringent ventilation standards for occupants. It also must consider the demanding exhaust requirements of the various kitchen hood systems and the normal toilet and flue gas exhausts.
The mechanical design of the modern restaurant is one of the more challenging endeavors for the HVAC engineer. Contemporary kitchens now incorporate numerous specialized cooking and heating equipment, often using large energy inputs to satisfy the proper cooking temperatures and the speed required for quality customer service.