Overview
Social House, a popular restaurant in Dubai Mall, faced rising utility costs due to inefficient kitchen ventilation. To address this, they chose Intelli-Hood®, a leading Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system, known for optimizing energy use by adjusting fan speeds based on cooking demands. The installation was carefully timed to avoid disrupting daily operations, ensuring a smooth transition. This solution not only reduced energy waste but also maintained the restaurant’s operational excellence.
Performance
The installation of Intelli-Hood at Social House significantly improved the restaurant’s operational efficiency, leading to major performance and resource utilization gains. Utility costs dropped from $78,278 to $63,327, resulting in savings of $14,951. Additionally, the restaurant saw a 19% reduction in overall operating costs, highlighting the effectiveness of Intelli-Hood’s advanced control mechanisms.
The Intelli-Hood installation at Social House maintained an average fan speed of 88%, ensuring optimal ventilation during high-demand cooking periods. This adaptation not only supported a conducive kitchen environment but also led to an annual reduction of 148,455 lbs in CO2 emissions, highlighting the system’s significant sustainability benefits.
Conclusion
The successful installation of Intelli-Hood at Social House led to significant cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint, showcasing the system’s effectiveness in optimizing kitchen ventilation. This achievement underscores Intelli-Hood’s reputation as a leading global provider of DCKV controls, delivering both financial benefits and environmental sustainability for its clients.
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