Automate.
Put energy savings on high. Intelli-Hood® patented HVAC kitchen hood controls use optic and smart temperature sensors to monitor the level of cooking activity and automatically adjust your fans to operate at full speed only when your kitchen does.
Automate.
Put energy savings on high. Intelli-Hood® patented HVAC kitchen hood controls use optic and smart temperature sensors to monitor the level of cooking activity and automatically adjust your fans to operate at full speed only when your kitchen does.
Automate.
See why Intelli-Hood® is the DCKV Leader
Put energy savings on high. Intelli-Hood® patented HVAC kitchen hood controls use optic and smart temperature sensors to monitor the level of cooking activity and automatically adjust your fans to operate at full speed only when your kitchen does.
Tell us how many hoods your organization operates and we’ll tell you how much our Intelli-Hood DCKV technology can save you.
Intelli-Hood® at a glance
Smart: autonomous & self-adjusting
Highest energy savings – pays for itself in 1-3 years
NFPA 96 safety compliance
Designed to Serve You.
View the main components of the Intelli-Hood® demand control kitchen ventilation system and how our unique design maximizes kitchen energy efficiency.
Now’s not the time to put energy efficiency on the backburner.
Without the Intelli-Hood® demand control kitchen ventilation (DCKV) system, your kitchen is wasting energy, conditioned air and money. A self-learning system, Intelli-Hood® optic and temperature sensors monitor the level of cooking activity, sensing when you’re slow and continually adjusting. Why run fans at 100% speed when your kitchen isn’t? Slow down exhaust and speed up savings.
- Save up to 66%-78% on fan energy
- Save 30%-40% on conditioned air
- Pays for itself in 1-3 years
- Release fewer carbon gases into the atmosphere
- Works with new or existing commercial hood systems
Why Intelli-Hood®?
For 30 years, Melink has engineered smart solutions that help energy managers like you reach clean energy goals while reducing kitchen operating costs.
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Highest Energy Efficiency
Over 35,000 GWh saved year to date.
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Autonomous & Self-Learning
Dual sensing solution learns and automatically controls your fan speeds.
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Hood Agnostic
Works on any manufacturer’s hood, new or existing.
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Improves Kitchen Environment
Captures and contains effluent, smells, and other cooking by-products.
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Enhances Fire Safety
Alerts you when the exhaust air temperature is too high.
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Ongoing Support
Melink offers 24/7 staff support, a global technician network, and preventative maintenance and monitoring.
Case Studies
- All
- Commercial and Industrial
- Correctional Facilities
- Entertainment
- Grocery
- Hospitals
- Hotels and Resorts
- Military Bases
- Petrol Stations
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Stadiums
- Universities
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Nancy Hands Case Study
Medical University of Graz Case Study
Thunder Road Cafe Case Study
Ikea Case Study
Iberostar Selection Andalucía Playa Case Study
Iberostar Royal Andalus Cadiz
Eurostars Madrid Tower Case Study
Eurostars Palace Còrdoba Case Study
Eurostars Torre Sevilla Resort Case Study
Four Seasons Case Study – Jumeriah Dubai
Emirates Palace Broadway Kitchen Case Study
Royal Atlantis Resort Case Study
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Case Study
Fairmont The Palm Dubai Case Study
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Case Study
VOX Cinemas Case Study
Jumeriah Al Qasr Case Study – Dubai
Radisson Blu Case Study – Abu Dhabi
Staybridge Suites Case Study – Abu Dhabi
Crowne Plaza Hotel Case Study – Abu Dhabi
Centro Hotel Case Study – Abu Dhabi
Anantara Mangroves Case Study – Abu Dhabi
Rotana Hotel Case Study – Abu Dhabi
W Hotel Case Study – Yas Island
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Case Study – Dubai
Shake Shack Case Study – Jumeirah Beach Residence
Shake Shack Case Study – Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Shake Shack Case Study – Al Barsha
PF Chang’s Case Study
Travelodge Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel Case Study
Curam Care Case Study
McDonald’s Northeast Region Case Study
Kyogamisaki Japan Site
JeJu Dream Tower South Korea
Extra Supermarket Grocery Case Study
Culver’s Restaurant Case Study
Shake Shack Motor City Mall Dubai
Arnotts Department Store
Petrol Station Case Study
Benny & Co. Restaurant Case Study
The Merrion Hotel Case Study
Correctional Facility Case Study
Grocery Case Study
Culinary School Retrofit
Paradise City Case Study
Intelli-Hood® Children’s Hospital Case Study
University Dining Hall Case Study
Intelli-Hood® Corporate Kitchen Case Study
Corporate Dining Intelli-Hood® Case Study
Barcelona-Sants Hotel Case Study
Pala Casino Spa & Resort Case Study
Hiram University Retrofit
Cincinnati Zoo Restaurant Retrofit
Military Base Retrofit Case Study
Frankfurt Hotel Retrofit Case Study
South Korea Hospital Retrofit Case Study
Chicago Hospital Retrofit Case Study
Stadium Retrofit Case Study
Madrid Hotel Retrofit Case Study
Hong Kong Hotel Retrofit Case Study
Restaurant Retrofit Case Study
Get the most from your commercial kitchen
with Intelli-Hood®.
Access resources to understand and troubleshoot Melink’s demand control kitchen ventilation system.
How the Intelli-Hood® Temperature + Optic Sensor DCKV System Stacks Up
| Damper-Based Controls | Temp-Only Controls | Melink Temperature + Optic Sensor Controls | |
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| Detects Temperature | ✓ | ✓ |  |
| Detects Effluent (Smoke and Vapors) | ✓ | |
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| No Damper Clogging / Kitchen Shutdown Risk | ✓ | |
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| Maximum Energy Savings | |
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| UL Listed for Any Manufacturer's Hood | |
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| No Additional Cleaning / Extra Components | ✓ | |
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| Self-Learning Operation Schedule | |
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| Agnostic Intergration | |
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| Ability to Verify Savings | |
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| Product Lifespan | 1-7 Years | 1-5 Years | 15+ Years |
| Track Record | 15+ Years | 20+ Years | 35+ Years |
Being global makes a world of difference.
Intelli-Hood’s global presence means we can quickly respond to customer needs no matter the location. Our regional and local expertise gives us a true understanding of customer operations and allows us to build strong relationships with every customer.
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