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Travelodge Hotel Case Study

Overview

Travelodge Dublin was built in 2018 and is a recently constructed hotel in the vibrant city of Dublin, known for its exceptional services and comfortable accommodations. To ensure efficient ventilation and temperature control within the premises, the hotel management decided to implement an Intelli-Hood installation, an advanced system that optimizes kitchen exhaust hoods. This case study aims to analyze the impact of the Intelli-Hood installation on the hotel’s utility costs and operating expenses.

Performance

Before the Intelli-Hood installation, Travelodge Dublin was estimated to spend approximately $13,878 per year on utility costs without Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) controls. Recognizing the potential for substantial cost savings and improved energy efficiency, the hotel management opted to invest in the Intelli-Hood system.

The Intelli-Hood system was expertly installed in the hotel’s kitchen to regulate the exhaust hoods based on real-time cooking activity. This intelligent technology ensures that ventilation is adjusted according to the cooking load, thereby minimizing energy waste and optimizing airflow.

The case study of Travelodge Dublin’s Intelli-Hood installation demonstrates the remarkable impact of this advanced technology on the hotel’s utility costs and operating expenses. With an estimated annual savings of $7,274 and a substantial 48% reduction in operating expenses, the hotel has not only achieved financial benefits but also showcased its commitment to sustainability. The improved guest experience further solidifies Travelodge Dublin’s position as a premier hotel in Dublin, attracting more patrons and positive word-of-mouth. Overall, the Intelli-Hood installation has proven to be a wise investment, setting an example for other hotels seeking to enhance energy efficiency and operational excellence.

 

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Hard Rock Hotel Case Study

Overview

Hard Rock Hotel is a well-known hotel facility located the tourist district of Dublin, Ireland. This facility was a new construction that proactively sought to reduce their energy usage. With long operating hours in the kitchen, they decided to implement Intelli-Hood® in their hotel’s commercial kitchen. Melink’s Intelli-Hood® is a dual sensing DCKV solution that maximizes a commercial kitchen’s operation and performance. As cooking loads are reduced, so is your energy demand through AI metrics and measurements. This study shows the savings results Hard Rock achieved with Intelli-Hood®.

Results

In Figure A below, the customer’s average fan speed for the exhaust fans over a period of several days can be seen. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans are not running, and the spikes represent when the fans are operating. The spikes in fan speed change slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 60%.

Then Hard Rock Hotel spent an average of $17,486 in utility costs per year without Intelli-Hood®. Figure B below depicts the customer’s annual energy costs as compared to their actual energy costs. After installing Intelli-Hood®, Hard Rock realized a 54%+ reduction in energy costs their first year. This facility is saw an annual reduction of $9,435 on their energy bill by utilizing Intelli-Hood® in their hotel’s commercial kitchen.

Conclusion

The installation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system at the Hard Rock Hotel proved to be a worthwhile investment, offering significant financial and environmental benefits. With notable annual savings, a short payback period, and reduced carbon emissions, the system lowered costs while supporting the hotel’s energy efficiency goals. This success underscores the long-term value of intelligent kitchen ventilation solutions in commercial settings.

 

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Curam Care Case Study

Overview

Curam Care is the leading online provider in the UK for private care. Their focus on providing affordable, quality care for customers allows them to have the lowest cost in their sector. With the continuous rise of energy costs, Curam Care wanted to plan proactively. They decided to implement Melink’s Intelli-Hood® control system in their commercial kitchen’s new facility in Dublin.Intelli-Hood® is a controls system that controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. This study shows the savings results Curam Care achieved with Intelli-Hood®.

Results

Curam experienced a quick turnaround on their initial investment with a 1-year payback period. By utilizing the Intelli-Hood® controls system, the facility was able to actualize a 60%+ reduction in energy costs their first year.  The graph below, Figure A, shows the average fan speed performance for two exhaust fans over the course of six days. The fan speed varies slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 61%. Curam Care saw an annual reduction of $8,205 on their energy bill by utilizing Intelli-Hood® in their commercial kitchen.

The chart below, Figure B, shows the average fan speed for the exhaust fans over the course of a week. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans are not running, and the spikes represent when the fans are operating. The spikes in fan speed change slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 65%

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McDonald’s Northeast Region Case Study

Overview

This muti-case study shows the performance results for 40+ McDonald’s locations in the northeast region of the US. McDonald’s is a fast-food restaurant chain and the number one restaurant chain in the world. The study shows how an Intelli-Hood® installation was able to reduce the facility’s annual utility costs and carbon dioxide emissions. Intelli-Hood® is a controls system that controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. With the rise of utility rates across multiple locations, Intelli-Hood® was the proactive strategy for McDonald’s to offset increased energy costs with efficiency upgrades.

Results

In the chart below, Figure A, the average fan speed for the exhaust fans is shown over the course of two weeks. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans have slowed down due to reduced cooking intensity. While the spikes represent when the fans are operating at a greater cooking intensity and higher heat loads. The varying fan speed means the fans are running more efficiently rather that consistently at full speed. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 65%.

Figure B, at the bottom, depicts the customer’s annual energy costs as compared to their net energy costs. The initial annual utility cost was $360,555. After installing Intelli-Hood®, these locations operate at $208,159 on average for their utility costs. That’s a $152,396 annual savings across all sites, as compared to their previous operating utility costs.

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Kyogamisaki Japan Site

Overview

The following case study reveals the savings results for a Company Operations Complex in Kyogamiska, Japan after an Intelli-Hood® installation. Intelli-Hood® is a controls system that controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. The study shows the cost benefits of an Intelli-Hood® installation as well as the key performance results.

Results

The graph below, Figure A, shows the average fan speed for two exhaust fans over the course of six days. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans have slowed, and the spikes represent when the fans are operating at a faster speed. The fan speed varies slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 61%.

In the chart below, Figure B, the facility’s annual energy costs are compared to their net energy costs. After installing Intelli-Hood®, this complex operates at $17,840 on average for their utility costs, with annual savings of $20,525. Which is a 53% reduction compared to the utility costs before Intelli-Hood®.

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JeJu Dream Tower South Korea

Overview

Jeju Dream Tower is a luxury hotel centrally located in the heart of Jeju City, South Korea. The Jeju Dream Towers are the tallest landmarks on Jeju Island. As a renowned destination spot, they
received thousands of customers a year. That is why representatives at Jeju Dream Tower wanted to integrate Intelli-Hood® into their commercial kitchen. Melink’s Intelli-Hood® system controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. With help from Intelli-Hood®, the customer wanted to decrease their utility cost and maximize their energy savings.

 

Performance

The chart below, Figure A, shows the average fan speed for the exhaust fans over the course of
several weeks. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans are not running, and the spikes represent when the fans are operating. The spikes in fan speed change slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 61.4%.

Before their Intelli-Hood® installation, the Jeju Dream Tower was spending an average of $106,048 in utility costs per year. Figure B depicts the customer’s previous annual energy costs as compared to their new energy costs. After installing Intelli-Hood®, the Dream Tower cut their utility costs practically in half. They experienced a $51,759 savings by utilizing Intelli-Hood® in their commercial kitchen.

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Extra Supermarket Grocery Case Study

Overview

This case study reveals the savings results for a supermarket in Fiji known as Extra. Extra Supermarket’s mission is to provide their customers with a world-class shopping experience, the “Extra Experience”. That is why Intelli-Hood® was the ideal solution for their store. The study shows how an Intelli-Hood® installation was able to reduce their yearly utility costs with less than a year payback period.

Results

This case study portrays the utility costs savings Intelli-Hood helped Extra achieve in their new venue. Figure A depicts the company’s projected annual energy costs as compared to their actual energy savings. With the installation of Intelli-Hood®, Extra cut their utility costs practically in half. They experienced a $14,713 savings by utilizing Intelli-Hood in their new facility.

The chart below, Figure B, shows the average fan speed for the exhaust fans over the course of several days. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans are not running, and the spikes represent when the fans are operating. The spikes in the fan’s speed vary slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 66%.

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Culver’s Restaurant Case Study

Overview

This case study reveals the continued saving results for a specific Culver’s location. The study shows an Intelli-Hood® installation after nearly 20 years of use before upgrading, to continue the restaurant’s operational savings.

The Intelli-Hood® system controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. The owners of this Culver’s location saw the benefit in continuing their use of Intelli-Hood®. This fast-food restaurant chain’s main goals were to continue to decrease their spending on utility costs and their operating expenses.

Results

Figure A depicts the customer’s annual energy costs as compared to their net energy costs. After installing Intelli-Hood®, this Culver’s location operates at $5,668 on average for their utility costs. That’s a $4,020 annual savings.

The chart on the right, Figure B, shows the average fan speed for two exhaust fans over the course of three days. The dips in the chart represent times when the fans are not running, and the spikes represent when the fans are operating. The fan speed varies slightly which means the fans are running more efficiently. The average fan speed for these exhausts was 65%.

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Shake Shack Motor City Mall Dubai

Since its founding, Shake Shack has been one of the fastest growing food chains and now operates over 250 locations globally. Joining forces with international partner M.H. Alshaya Co., Shake Shack entered the Middle Eastern market and opened a location in the First Avenue Mall, Motor City. Shake Shack not only focuses on sourcing the highest quality ingredients, but also understanding the environmental impact of their restaurants. Through their partnership with KlimalGlobal they implemented Intelli-Hood® kitchen hood ventilation controls into new Halton hoods to reduce their energy usage and help lessen their carbon footprint.

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The Intelli-Hood® system controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. For Shake Shack, this saves about 64% of ventilation fan energy consumption. Reducing the fans from running 24 hours per day not only saves energy consumption from the extract and supply fans but also creates considerable heating and cooling savings.

Result

Shake Shack saw a quick return on their investment with a 1.4 year payback, saving $8,487 USD in the first year. With this system, the restaurant was not only able to reduce its immediate energy consumption by 57% but is able to use the technology to continually monitor usage and adjust as necessary.

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Arnotts Department Store

CONTEXT

Arnotts is the oldest and largest department store in Ireland. Their focus on high quality and luxurious goods make it a premier retail destination for Dublin shoppers. Attention to operating a high end shopping experience doesn’t stop in the showroom and wanted to ensure their kitchens were addressing any potential ventilation issues to decrease odor and energy usage. Through their partnership with EFTech they implemented Intelli-Hood® kitchen hood ventilation controls and CleanStream UV-C technology to mitigate any future issues and control operating costs. The Intelli-Hood® system controls the ventilation fan speed, depending on the current conditions of the kitchen hoods. Temperature and optic sensors are used to detect heat and steam, and these sensors will change the fan speed accordingly. For Arnotts, this saves about 77% of ventilation fan energy consumption. Reducing the fans from running 24 hours per day not only saves energy consumption from the extract and supply fans but also creates considerable heating and cooling savings.

RESULT

Arnotts experienced a strong return on its Intelli-Hood® investment: a fast 1.2 year payback. With this system, the store was not only able to reduce its immediate energy consumption by 62% but is able to use the technology to continually monitor usage and adjust as necessary.

 

 

 

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