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Flare up test with Air Dynamics' CKV. In today’s food manufacturing and commercial cooking industry, effective ventilation solutions are crucial for ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment. We specialize in providing Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV)  systems designed to control air pollution, including the removal of smoke, odors, carbon, and grease, ensuring the air quality in and around your facility remains healthy. The Complexity of Commercial and Industrial Cooking Operations Commercial cooking operations are much more complex than residential cooking due to the large-scale production, strict regulations, and numerous safety concerns. Proper ventilation and air management are essential to protect the health of both workers and consumers while preventing potential environmental damage. Commercial Cooking : This is a culinary art focused on preparing food for large groups of people, often across specific meal periods. Unlike residential cooking, it involves sophisticated equipment, processes, and management to meet health regulations and avoid foodborne illnesses. Food Manufacturing : Involves more than just preparing food. It’s a science-driven process that transforms raw ingredients into a finished product through careful planning, cooking, cooling, packaging, and storage. This process also involves sanitation and disinfection steps to maintain quality and safety standards. Industrial Kitchens : Also known as commercial kitchens, these facilities require advanced cooking technologies and large-scale equipment. In addition to the kitchen technologies, these spaces must have optimized layouts, robust utilities, fire prevention systems, and environmental controls. Addressing the Challenges of Air Pollution in Commercial and Industrial Kitchens When cooking proteins in large kitchens, numerous challenges must be addressed, especially when dealing with heat, smoke, odors, carbon solids, and grease vapors. These pollutants can cause significant harm to the environment, including: Air Pollution : Exhausting kitchen air into the atmosphere can release harmful pollutants that contribute to poor air quality. Noise Pollution : Fans and other equipment used in ventilation systems can cause noise disturbances. Water Pollution : Oils and fats from cooking processes can wash into water systems, potentially harming ecosystems. Surface Pollution : Grease fallout can land on nearby buildings, sidewalks, and grounds, creating unsanitary conditions. These pollutants typically begin where food proteins undergo surface cooking, pressure cooking, par-frying, or deep frying. At this stage, the cooking process generates heat, smoke, carbon solids, odors, fat/oil vapors, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These effluents are captured in CKV exhaust hoods  and transferred to grease ducts, which ultimately lead to the roof or wall-mounted fans. The exhaust stack then directs the air effluent to the atmosphere. How to choose the right scrubber Here’s a table to help you understand the features of each scrubber, best suited for commercial kitchens, industrial food manufacturing and large-scale food production. But please note, this is a general summary and Air Dynamics can customize these scrubbers for your individual need. Conclusion Effective commercial kitchen ventilation is essential for creating a safe, healthy environment while ensuring compliance with regulations. Whether you are involved in food manufacturing, industrial cooking, or managing a commercial kitchen, the right ventilation system will not only improve air quality but also reduce environmental impact and potential fire hazards. The Kitchen Sentry™ is designed to meet these needs, offering high-efficiency grease and particulate removal, customizable to your kitchen’s size and operational requirements. For more information on how our CKV solutions can help improve your kitchen environment, contact us today. U.S. Patents: 8,012,249 / 8,771,408

If you're operating a high-output commercial kitchen, meeting air quality and fire safety regulations isn’t optional—it’s mission critical. That’s why the CKV HydroDynamic Scrubber™  was engineered specifically to address these pain points head-on. This wet scrubber system offers 24/7 grease, smoke, and odor removal , ensuring your facility remains compliant with NFPA fire codes, EPA emission standards, and OSHA indoor air quality requirements —all while reducing long-term maintenance costs and minimizing environmental impact. Why Compliance Matters Each year, commercial cooking operations cause over $100 million in fire-related property damage , not to mention the hidden costs of: Grease-induced damage  to rubber roofing Staining on building exteriors Contaminated HVAC coils , driving up energy use and maintenance frequency Adding to the risk, many traditional CKV systems are simply not equipped to handle the job. In fact, a 2006 white paper by FCSI found that most conventional filtration methods remove less than 50% of grease particulate , and virtually none of the vaporized grease  or fine particulate (PM2.5). The Scrubber That Delivers Where Others Fall Short The CKV HydroDynamic Scrubber™ is designed for the unique pollutant profile of commercial kitchens . It uses a water-based scrubbing process to: Capture fine grease particulates  and vaporized grease Eliminate odors and smoke Protect surrounding infrastructure from corrosion and buildup Support EPA regulations  in designated non-attainment areas where PM2.5 levels are closely monitored Unlike impingement-style filters or baffles, this system is engineered for high-efficiency performance , especially where other CKV technologies fail—removing pollutants smaller than 2.5 microns and reducing emissions that could otherwise lead to inspection failures or environmental violations . Built for 24/7 Demands Whether you're operating around the clock or expanding your facility, the HydroDynamic Scrubber™ provides continuous filtration without sacrificing performance or compliance —keeping your operations clean, safe, and audit-ready. NOTE: This table is a general guide. Air Dynamics engineers solutions based on the unique needs of every customer. Customization may be a combination of elements that are not represented on this chart. Let’s Talk Solutions Have a ventilation or compliance challenge in your facility? Our engineers are here to help. See another article on how to avoid grease fires   📞  Phone: 717-854-4050📧 Email:   sales@airdynamics.net 🌐 Web:   www.airdynamics.net

A wet scrubber  and a hydrodynamic scrubber  are closely related —but not always exactly the same. Here’s the breakdown: Wet Scrubber (General Term) A wet scrubber  is a general air pollution control device that uses a liquid (usually water)  to remove pollutants from an airstream. It's a broad category that includes many types of scrubbing technologies like: Venturi scrubbers Spray towers Packed bed scrubbers They’re used to capture: Particulate matter Acid gases Odors Vapors Hydrodynamic Scrubber (Specific Type of Wet Scrubber) A hydrodynamic scrubber is a specific type of wet scrubber designed to enhance fluid dynamics—that is, the interaction between gas and liquid streams—without relying on nozzles, filters, or packing media. At Air Dynamics , the Hydrodynamic Scrubber refers to a proprietary design  with features like: No high-pressure nozzles (lower maintenance) Automatic skimming and cleaning Heavy-duty stainless construction Inerting of hazardous dust (e.g., aluminum) Compact footprint with hands-free operation In Summary: All hydrodynamic scrubbers are wet scrubbers. Not all wet scrubbers are hydrodynamic scrubbers. "Hydrodynamic" typically refers to a more advanced, engineered variant designed for higher efficiency and less maintenance. Would you like a visual comparison chart or animation for training or client education?

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation is located in York, PA. We can travel across the globe to get your problems solved right. Call or email today. CONTACT US TODAY! Interested in Air Dynamics products or solutions? Find the best way get in touch with one of our highly skilled engineers below. PHONE: +1(717) 854-4050 EMAIL: sales@airdynamics.net The professional team at Air Dynamics will provide assistance from ideation, design & manufacture through installation supervision and commissioning. Our customer support team will keep in touch after commissioning to provide for critical and non-critical spares. Please contact us for your manufacturing support needs in the process and industrial hygiene. REQUEST INFORMATION REQUEST INFORMATION Please complete the form below FIRST NAME LAST NAME EMAIL COMPANY POSITION CODE PHONE INDUSTRY Choose an option SELECT A PRODUCT / SERVICE Choose an option SEND A MESSAGE SUBMIT Thank you for submitting! We will be in touch with you shortly. LOCATION

Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation is the industry's single-source provider of ETO/MTO Air Cleaning and Purification Systems (Industrial Air Scrubbers, Combustible Dust Collectors), Haz Material Industrial Vacuum Cleaning Systems, Pneumatic Conveying Systems and MIL-STD-810H Blowing Sand & Dust Environmental Test Chambers. Veteran Owned Industrial Vacuums, Air Cleaning, & Environmental Test Chambers DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM TO SOLVE? CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US WE ARE CUSTOM INTEGRATORS IN AIR & MATERIAL MOVING SOLUTIONS Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation designs and manufactures air cleaning and purification devices (APCD), industrial portable and central vacuum cleaning systems, pneumatic conveying systems and the world’s largest most technically advanced MIL-STD-810H blowing sand and dust environmental test chambers. If you are seeking solutions for a complete system or replacement of marginal performing equipment, we invite you to have a group discussion with our capable team of experienced professionals. Bring us your most challenging demands in the realm where air, material, gasses, temperature, and humidity meet! Our Mission is to deliver scientific driven, enterprise-level solutions resolving the toughest air and particle control challenges. Our solutions result in premiere, innovative products that create safe, efficient, and productive work environments. For over thirty years, we have developed new products while attaining seven USPTO patents, Air Dynamics continues our passion for innovation and technological development while Advancing-the-State-of-the-Art™ in everything we do. Our world-class clients - Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, MARS, and others have attested. We are confident we can provide you and your enterprise with solutions that bring you measurable value in process efficiency, personnel and plant safety and sustainable performance while delivering world-class manufacturing support solutions. Advancing the State-of-the-Art ™ DESIGN TO ORDER LEARN MORE LEARN MORE MANUFACTURE TO ORDER LEARN MORE LEARN MORE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE TESTIMONIALS The Desert Wind is the best technology we have found for testing and calibration laboratories. We use it within the aerospace and military sectors to assist the creation of parts development and provide part of the certification needed. - Stephane Carpentier, Dir. Innovation & Development, CTA FEATURED ARTICLES Silica Dust Basics in Industrial and Commercial Facilities & How to Combat It. Dust Collectors vs. Vacuum Systems: Understanding the Basics Tips for Dust Collection and Safety SEE MORE ARTICLES

Air Dynamics was founded in 1991 by Daniel Lehman and continues to provide innovation & design services, focusing on industrial ventilation & vacuum services. LEADERS IN INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION EQUIPMENT INNOVATION Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation designs and manufactures high quality industrial ventilation systems, portable and centralized industrial vacuum cleaners, and commercial kitchen ventilation scrubbers. Our products are utilized extensively throughout numerous industries and applications. As a veteran-owned small business, we take pride in our extensive product line which spans four USPTO patents. Since our incorporation in 1991, we’ve set ourselves apart from the competition with an unwavering commitment to innovation, and our promise that all air dynamics products are designed and manufactured in the USA. We offer a wide range of industrial dust collector systems, industrial central vacuum systems, portable industrial vacuum cleaners, oil mist eliminators, wet air scrubbers, downdraft tables, portable vacuum cleaner rentals and other industrial ventilation equipment. Additionally we have earned the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (acgih.org) certification for industrial ventilation system design. The best solutions by designing the best possible products WHAT WE DO Who We Are WHAT WE DO INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS At Air Dynamics, we take pride in our proven history of custom integration and turn-key solutions in industrial ventilation systems, industrial vacuum systems and pneumatic conveying systems. Our extensive experience, paired with our commitment to innovation ensures that we will choose and apply the right equipment for you, or we’ll develop a customized solution tailored to your unique requirements and specifications. As a result of our full-responsibility commitment to our clients, our diverse capabilities bring forth innovations in concept, energy savings, sustainable design, manufacturing and turn-key installation. Leveraging technology, we create new products or improve existing products for organizations seeking solutions to their challenges. Our flexibility enables our clients to source solutions and equipment designed for their unique application. Our end-to-end responsibility ensures project continuity in a turn-key environment. With our latest technology, we produce digital prototyping solutions for our clients to visualize the product in operation before fabrication or manufacturing. This digital prototype permits collaboration between decision makers and will open up communication lines that were not possible before. With the help of design tools like AutoDesk Inventor, Computational Fluid Dynamics and AutoDesk AutoCAD 2D, customers will be able to explore the model and make changes within a few minutes compared to our competitors’ time frame of weeks or months. OUR ADVANCED CAPABILITIES INCLUDE: Complete Turn-Key Solutions from Initial Concepts Through Final Design Engineering Engineering Drawings Engineering Specifications 2 & 3 Dimensional Drawings – 2D & 3D CAD Design Capability Process Design & Engineering Integration Solutions Tailored to Customer Requirements Industrial Ventilation (We are Certified by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) See www.acgih.org Pneumatic Conveying Process Cooling Air & Gas Fluid Systems Design Industrial Central Vacuum Systems Design tools AutoDesk Inventor, Computational Fluid Dynamics and AutoDesk AutoCAD 2D. What We Do DESIGN TO ORDER LEARN MORE LEARN MORE MANUFACTURE TO ORDER LEARN MORE LEARN MORE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION LEARN MORE LEARN MORE OUR MISSION To deliver scientific driven, enterprise-level solutions resolving the toughest air & material control challenges. Our solutions result in premiere and innovative products that create safe, efficient, and productive work environments! TESTIMONIALS CASE STUDIES SERVICES OUR BRANDS KITCHEN SENTRY ™ DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN VENTILATION (CKV), THE KITCHEN SENTRY IS THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR REMOVAL OF GREASE VAPORS & PARTICULATE MATTER, SMOKE & ODOR FROM THE COMMERCIAL COOKING PROCESS. LEARN MORE OUR BRANDS TESTIMONIALS The Desert Wind is the best technology we have found for testing and calibration laboratories. We use it within the aerospace and military sectors to assist the creation of parts development and provide part of the certification needed. - Stephane Carpentier, Dir. Innovation & Development, CTA TESTIMONIALS