February 01, 2010

M.A.R.V.E.L.: Galley Energy Footprints Start Their Revolution

M.A.R.V.E.L.* is the first truly intelligent, responsive, and completely flexible demand controlled ventilation (DCV) system specifically designed for Halton hoods. In combination with Halton’s Capture Jet Technology it offers the lowest levels of energy consumption currently possible and provides complete comfort for users.  M.A.R.V.E.L. is packed full of technological innovations.

The first innovation
M.A.R.V.E.L. is able to identify the current status of cooking equipment (switched off, heating to cooking temperature, or cooking in progress).

The second innovation
M.A.R.V.E.L. has the unique ability to adjust the exhaust flow rate to match these three statuses and, above all, hood by hood and in a totally independent manner. If only one of the cooking ranges in the galley is operating, the flow rate for that hood or zone concerned will be automatically adjusted to that required. The other hoods or zones will continue operation at a low flow rate.

The third innovation
M.A.R.V.E.L. is capable of continuously regulating the flow rate achieved with the extraction fans but also, and most importantly, their pressure. By operating at a variable pressure and flow rate, this system enables you to fine tune the equipment to the exact area and overall requirements, with power consumption kept to the absolute minimum. The associated supply fans are also controlled so as to guarantee the air flow balance of the kitchen or galley.

The fourth innovation
M.A.R.V.E.L. is a totally flexible system. It can be reprogrammed at any time in response to changes in kitchen or galley layout.

*) Model-based Automated Regulation of Ventilation Exhaust Level

Combination of M.A.R.V.E.L. and Capture Jet technology: 64% reduction in the exhaust flow rate compared with traditional systems Halton’s Capture Jet technology* enables to achieve an initial reduction in the exhaust airflow rates of 30% to 40% compared with traditional single flow hoods. Halton’s energy audits established an additional average reduction of 44% thanks to the use of M.A.R.V.E.L.. This combination therefore can provide a total reduction in exhaust airflow rates of 63.6% compared to traditional systems.

Read more on M.A.R.V.E.L. and the way to increase the profitability of your business.

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