Overview

The Four Seasons Hotel at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, renowned for its luxury and exceptional service, aimed to enhance energy efficiency in its commercial kitchens. Committed to sustainability and operational excellence, the hotel installed Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system in six kitchens. This intelligent system optimizes kitchen ventilation by dynamically adjusting airflow based on cooking activity, leading to significant energy savings, improved indoor air quality, and reduced environmental impact.

Performance

The multi-kitchen installation at the Four Seasons Hotel was carefully planned to minimize disruption, with the team working during non-peak hours like late evenings and early mornings. This approach ensured minimal impact on guests and staff while completing the project efficiently. After installing Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, the hotel saw significant performance improvements. The annual utility cost dropped from $248,577 to $125,218, resulting in a 50% reduction and saving $123,359 annually.

The Four Seasons Hotel’s kitchen significantly reduced its environmental impact by saving 1,047,557 lbs of CO2 emissions annually, enhancing air quality and aligning with the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. The project had a quick payback period of just one year, demonstrating its cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the Intelli-Hood system maintained an average fan speed of 68%, reducing energy waste by optimizing fan usage based on real-time needs.

Conclusion

The integration of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV control system at the Four Seasons Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, optimized energy consumption and demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and comfort for guests and staff. The project’s quick payback period and significant savings highlight the efficiency and effectiveness of Intelli-Hood’s innovative solution for commercial kitchen ventilation.

 

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Overview

The Emirates Palace Resort in Abu Dhabi enhanced the efficiency and sustainability of its Broadway Kitchen by installing Intelli-Hood’s Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. This technology revolutionized the kitchen’s operations, achieving substantial cost and energy savings. The project’s success was ensured by a carefully planned installation process that minimized disruption, scheduled during non-peak hours to maintain service standards. Intelli-Hood’s smart technology, which adjusts fan speeds based on real-time cooking demands, optimized performance and energy savings.

Performance

The post-implementation results clearly demonstrated the tangible benefits of incorporating Intelli-Hood’s innovative system at Broadway Kitchen in the Emirates Palace Resort in Abu Dhabi. Annual utility costs decreased from $22,554 to $13,538, resulting in significant savings of $9,016 (Figure A). This 40% reduction in operating expenses greatly enhanced Broadway Kitchen’s operational efficiency and financial well-being.

Conclusion

Overview

The Royal Atlantis Resort in Dubai aimed to improve efficiency and sustainability in its large kitchen facilities. To reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, the management installed Intelli-Hood’s Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. This advanced technology significantly enhanced the kitchen’s operations, leading to substantial cost and energy savings.

Performance

The project’s success relied on a carefully planned installation that minimized operational disruptions through a phased approach, completed outside peak hours. Intelli-Hood’s advanced technology, adjusting fan speeds based on real-time cooking demands, was key. Extensive staff training on the new system ensured a smooth transition and effective usage. As a result, the kitchen achieved optimal performance and significant energy savings, with annual utility costs dropping 54% from $389,794 to $180,006, significantly boosting the resort’s bottom line.

 

 

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Overview

Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, known for its world-class hospitality and renowned Deli Bakery, sought to enhance operational efficiency and reduce utility costs by upgrading its kitchen facilities. The Deli Bakery kitchen faced high utility expenses, totaling $5,239 annually, due to inefficient ventilation and exhaust systems.

To address these challenges, Emirates Palace installed Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. This advanced technology modulates fan speeds based on real-time cooking demands, increasing speed when necessary and decreasing it when demand is low, thereby reducing energy waste and improving efficiency.

Performance

The installation of Intelli-Hood® at Emirates Palace brought about significant improvements in various operational areas. Utility expenses for the Deli Bakery decreased drastically from $5,239 to $1,685 annually, resulting in a substantial saving of $3,554. Additionally, operating costs were reduced by 68%, demonstrating the efficiency gains from the intelligent control system.

The Intelli-Hood system optimized the average fan speed at 42%, effectively modulating ventilation based on kitchen demands and reducing energy waste. Furthermore, the implementation led to an impressive annual reduction of 61,308 lbs of CO2 emissions, highlighting the system’s sustainability benefits.

Conclusion

Emirates Palace’s Deli Bakery significantly reduced high utility expenses and improved operational efficiency by implementing Intelli-Hood’s DCKV control system. This upgrade led to substantial cost savings and demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability by markedly reducing CO2 emissions. The successful integration of this advanced technology highlights Emirates Palace’s dedication to operational excellence and environmental responsibility within their culinary facilities.

 

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Overview

Fairmont Palm Dubai collaborated with Taka Solutions to conduct an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) aimed at identifying areas of high energy usage and waste. The audit revealed that the hotel’s kitchens presented a significant opportunity for energy savings. Consequently, they chose to install Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) controls due to their versatility and scalability. These controls could be retrofitted into existing hoods without the need for new hoods and ductwork, preserving UL listings.

Performance

The initial installation took place in 2019, and recent analyses have shown even greater savings than initially projected. Intelli-Hood was implemented in seven of the hotel’s kitchens, leading to a substantial reduction in operating costs. Initially, the hotel saw a 38% decrease in these costs, which has since grown to 53%, translating to annual savings of $103,299 in utility costs for the commercial kitchens.

After the installation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, Fairmont Palm Dubai’s kitchen achieved an average fan speed of 68%. This modulation of fan speeds not only improved overall fan performance but also significantly reduced energy waste, enhancing the kitchen’s operational efficiency. The reduced energy waste also minimized the kitchen’s carbon emission, thus improving the overall sustainability.

Conclusion

The DCKV controls have paid for themselves multiple times over through energy savings alone. Additionally, the installation of Intelli-Hood has not only decreased energy consumption but has also created a more comfortable and quieter environment for both staff and guests. This project underscores the effectiveness of Intelli-Hood in enhancing energy efficiency and operational cost savings while improving workplace conditions.

 

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Overview

Performance

Before implementing Intelli-Hood, the club incurred an annual utility cost of 23,860 AED (Figure A). Post-installation, these costs dramatically dropped to 14,578 AED, yielding savings of 9,282 AED. This reduction highlights Intelli-Hood’s efficacy in managing energy consumption more efficiently, thus lowering utility expenses significantly.

Moreover, the system optimized the exhaust fan usage, maintaining an average fan speed utilization of 74%, as depicted in Figure B. This capability to precisely adjust fan operations according to kitchen requirements demonstrates Intelli-Hood’s operational efficiency.

Conclusion

Overall, the integration of Intelli-Hood at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has been a strategic move with substantial benefits. It not only slashed utility costs but also cut overall operating expenses by 39% and reduced carbon emissions. Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls have regulated the kitchen’s fan speeds and helped to reduce energy waste. This initiative underscores the club’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

 

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Overview

Renowned as an iconic luxury hotel in Dubai, Jumeirah Al Qasr has upheld its reputation for delivering top-notch guest experiences. Keeping pace with the industry’s focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency, the hotel embraced the implementation of Intelli-Hood®—a cutting-edge demand control kitchen ventilation system—to align with global trends and trim operational expenses. This case study delves into the outcomes, emphasizing substantial utility cost savings and improved energy efficiency resulting from this transformative installation.

Performance

Prior to adopting Intelli-Hood®, Jumeirah Al Qasr grappled with considerable utility expenses, notably within its kitchen operations, reaching an annual expenditure of $87,270. Seeking to streamline operational efficiency and cut costs, the hotel management introduced Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls. This implementation led to an annual utility savings of $21,933.

The installation of the Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system in Jumeriah’s commercial kitchen skillfully regulated exhaust hoods in response to real-time cooking activity. By using dual sensing, this smart technology effectively reduced energy waste and optimized airflow—a graphical representation below demonstrates this process. By modulating the kitchen fans, Jumeriah successfully achieved a significant annual savings of 182,770 lbs./year and curbed their carbon dioxide emissions.

Conclusion

The implementation of Intelli-Hood® at Jumeriah showcased impressive results, boasting a remarkable 1.9-year payback period. This installation not only delivered financial benefits but also contributed significantly to environmental sustainability by slashing the hotel’s carbon footprint by 182,770 lbs. per year. Furthermore, the system’s introduction markedly improved energy efficiency within Jumeriah’s commercial kitchen, demonstrating its tangible impact on operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

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Overview

The upscale Radisson Blu hotel, situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, encountered a dilemma involving rising utility expenses within its commercial kitchens. In response, the hotel opted to address this concern by installing Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. Intelli-Hood employs dual sensing smart technology to optimize kitchen ventilation, reduce energy waste, and elevate operational efficiency.

Performance

Before adopting Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, Radisson Blu faced substantial utility expenses, amounting to a significant annual expenditure of $71,007 for its kitchens. This financial challenge prompted the hotel to invest in Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system to lower utility costs and improve operational efficiency. Renowned as the industry leader in optimizing kitchen ventilation based on real cooking activities, this system aids in reducing energy usage and operational expenses.

The integration of Intelli-Hood® into all commercial kitchens at Radisson Blu – Abu Dhabi was conducted smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption to the hotel’s daily operations. The completed process produced notable efficiency and performance outcomes.

After implementing Intelli-Hood®, the hotel realized substantial annual utility cost savings, amounting to $39,142. Consequently, the post-installation utility expenses dropped significantly from the initial $71,007 to a more efficient $31,865, marking a noteworthy decrease in operational expenses for the establishment. This reduction highlighted the tangible benefits and enhanced financial efficiency resulting from Intelli-Hood’s implementation.

Radisson Blu – Abu Dhabi achieved an impressive ROI of 1.8 years, underscoring substantial cost savings and operational advantages stemming from their investment in Intelli-Hood. This installation led to a remarkable 55% drop in operational expenses, bolstering the hotel’s financial sustainability and profitability. Additionally, the enhanced energy efficiency reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 898,420 lbs. annually, significantly shrinking the hotel’s overall carbon footprint.

The hotel’s commercial kitchens achieved an optimized average fan speed of 63%, ensuring a harmonized ventilation system aligned with cooking activities. The graph below showcases the fluctuations in fan speed based on cooking demand, depicting the system’s adaptability. This meticulous synchronization significantly contributed to enhancing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the kitchen’s operation, representing a more streamlined and economical approach.

Conclusion

Intelli-Hood® implementation at Radisson Blu – Abu Dhabi yielded a reduction in utility costs, operational expenses, and overall CO2 emissions. This installation of the DCKV system emerged as a valuable investment, optimizing kitchen performance and significantly enhancing energy efficiency.

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Overview

Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi, a well-known extended-stay hotel, encountered a challenge related to elevated utility costs, particularly within their commercial kitchens. Striving to enhance energy efficiency, decrease operational expenses, and bolster sustainability, the hotel made the decision to implement Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system.

Prior to integrating Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi grappled with substantial utility expenses. The hotel faced an annual expenditure of $3,376 for its commercial kitchens, presenting a tangible financial hurdle for the establishment.

Performance

To overcome the challenge of high utility costs in their commercial kitchen, Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi chose to invest in Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system, known for optimizing kitchen ventilation and reducing energy consumption and operational costs. The installation seamlessly integrated the DCKV system into all commercial kitchens, carefully minimizing disruptions to the hotel’s daily operations and maintaining its commitment to high-quality service.

Post-installation, the hotel attained an annual utility cost savings of $2,114, reducing utility expenses from $3,376 to $1,262 (refer to Figure A), signaling a substantial drop in operational costs.

Staybridge was able to achieve an impressive ROI of 3.1 years, emphasizing the economic feasibility of the Intelli-Hood DCKV system and highlighting substantial cost savings and operational benefits from the investment. The installation led to an outstanding 63% decrease in operational expenses, significantly bolstering the hotel’s profitability and financial sustainability. Additionally, the enhanced energy efficiency resulted in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 48,514 lbs. annually, aligning with the hotel’s sustainability goals and reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Conclusion

The incorporation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system at Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi has emerged as an unequivocal success story. This implementation resulted in substantial savings in utility costs, showcased an impressive return on investment, marked a considerable decrease in operational expenses, and demonstrated noteworthy reductions in carbon emissions. The multifaceted impact of this system has not only enhanced the hotel’s financial efficiency but also underscored its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, establishing a commendable balance between economic and ecological sustainability.

 

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