The kitchen exhaust system is a major factor in your operating costs, staff efficiency, and safety. By today’s standards, older systems tend to be less efficient, slower to respond, and lack flexible control. Halton M.A.R.V.E.L. Demand-Controlled Ventilation (DCV) system changes that. Using innovative technology, it delivers airflow optimization and balance, massive energy savings, and integrated safety, making it the clear choice for upgrading your kitchen’s airflow.
Real Time Monitoring for Cooking Activity
The intelligence of the Halton M.A.R.V.E.L. System is driven by the patented IRIS thermal imaging sensor within the M.A.R.V.E.L. system. It detects the infrared radiation emitted by cooking equipment, accurately monitoring surface temperature and its real-time variations—positive or negative—enabling precise control and immediate response to cooking activity at the source.
- Precise Monitoring. The IRIS thermal imaging sensor scans the cooking surface directly, detecting activity in real time without being affected by rising grease or vapor. It does not rely on slower temperature sensor responses, eliminating the lag typical of traditional detectors.
- Instant Response, No Delay. The system reacts immediately to any change in cooking status. Ventilation adjustment is virtually instantaneous, rapidly removing heat and steam to maintain kitchen comfort.
- Fits Any Kitchen, Any Cuisine. The smart M.A.R.V.E.L. system understands different heat patterns. It works with all types of cooking—whether you use gas, electric, or even solid fuel—and handles everything from grilling to steaming.
Massive Energy Savings
By precisely allocating airflow and leveraging core technologies, the system achieves high energy efficiency and significantly reduces operating costs.
- Zoned Airflow Control. Each exhaust module is equipped with an ABD Automated Balancing Damper. These dampers independently adjust based on the system’s algorithm, directing airflow only where and when it is needed. This eliminates the energy waste typical of traditional DCV systems that apply a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Reduce Total Exhaust Airflow by Over 64%. By reducing peak exhaust airflow demand, Capture Jet™ technology, when combined with the precise adjustment of the M.A.R.V.E.L. system, enables a reduction in total exhaust airflow by over 64%.
- System-Wide Savings. By precisely reducing exhaust airflow, the system not only dramatically reduces fan energy consumption but also cuts down the energy needed to treat and deliver makeup air, leading to optimized overall operating costs.
Comprehensive Safety Assurance
The same smart technology that saves energy by detecting exactly when and where ventilation is needed also actively keeps the kitchen safe. It continuously watches for risks to air quality and fire hazards, protecting staff and the business.
- Environmental Safety. The Halton AirWatch sensor monitors Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and detects whether it is improving or deteriorating. When combined with M.A.R.V.E.L. airflow and energy optimization technology, it automatically triggers a safety loop for critical pollutants, ensuring that energy savings are not made at the expense of staff well-being.
- Fire Prevention. Halton FireWatch uses Thermal Imaging Sensor technology to continuously monitor cooking surfaces for thermal anomalies that may signal a potential fire hazard. It provides early warnings to help prevent incidents.
Halton M.A.R.V.E.L. system delivers the ultimate kitchen ventilation solution: intelligent, real-time airflow control that maximizes energy savings while ensuring a safe, comfortable, and productive environment for your staff.
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