Zhejiang Yuede Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. is located at 505 Lanshang Road, Xinwan Street, Qiantang District, Hangzhou City. China UV Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Manufacturers and UV Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Factory.
The company is mainly engaged in the research, development, production, and sales of oil fume purification and exhaust equipment, and is one of the few manufacturers in the industry with the ability to develop electronic software systems and design sheet metal structures.
The products specifically include oil fume purifiers, oil fume purification all-in-one machines, intelligent cleaning all-in-one machines, fans, fresh air cooling fans, and intelligent smoke exhaust systems.
Since 2020, the company has accumulated 2 invention patents and 31 utility model patents. Among them, the practical patent - the splicing technology of all-in-one machines has been adopted by more than 80% of peers; The patents related to intelligent cleaning and intelligent smoke exhaust systems are breakthrough or leading technologies in the industry. Traditional product companies such as oil fume purifiers and fans have optimized their structure and process to achieve better results and higher grades.
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Introduction
UV commercial kitchen ventilation systems integrate ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light technology directly into the exhaust ventilation path to provide a secondary layer of grease decomposition and odor elimination that operates continuously without chemical consumables. As cooking fumes pass through the UV irradiation zone inside the exhaust duct or hood plenum, the high-energy UV-C photons break down complex hydrocarbon molecules — the primary components of cooking grease and cooking odors — into simpler, less odorous compounds, while the ozone generated by the UV lamps provides additional oxidation of residual contaminants.
Yuede's UV commercial kitchen ventilation range — including the UV Range Hood product line — is designed for kitchens where odor control is as critical as grease capture, particularly operations located within mixed-use buildings, near residential areas, or in markets where local environmental regulations specify emission concentration limits that standard mechanical filtration alone cannot achieve. The UV system works synergistically with mechanical grease filtration (baffle filters, electrostatic precipitators) to deliver exhaust air quality that meets the most demanding regulatory and neighbor-sensitivity requirements.
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Specification
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| UV Lamp Type | UV-C low-pressure mercury lamp or UV-C LED array (model-dependent) |
| UV Wavelength | 185 nm + 254 nm (mercury lamp); 265–285 nm (LED) |
| UV Lamp Power | 40W – 120W per lamp; array sized to duct cross-section |
| Ozone Generation | 185 nm lamps: ozone-generating (for oxidation); 254 nm: non-ozone variants available |
| UV Irradiation Zone | Integrated in hood plenum or duct-mounted module (150–600 mm length) |
| Airflow Capacity | 500–20,000 m³/h (system-dependent) |
| Grease Removal Efficiency | ≥85% (UV + mechanical pre-filter combined) |
| Odor Reduction | ≥70% reduction in cooking odor concentration (UV oxidation stage) |
| Lamp Life | 8,000–12,000 hours (mercury lamp); 20,000+ hours (LED) |
| Safety Interlock | UV lamp auto-off when access panel opened; airflow proving switch |
| Hood Material | 304 stainless steel; UV-reflective interior coating |
| Certification | CE; GB 18483; UV safety per IEC 62471 |
* UV system can be specified as standalone duct module or integrated within Yuede's hood range. Lamp replacement schedule and safety protocol provided with every system.
Application
- Restaurants in Mixed-Use Buildings: Ground-floor or basement restaurants located below residential apartments or offices require the highest level of odor control to avoid complaints. UV ventilation significantly reduces the concentration of odor compounds in exhaust air before it reaches roof-level discharge.
- Shopping Mall Restaurants & Food Courts: Mall kitchens often discharge to shared exhaust risers serving multiple tenants. UV treatment reduces cross-contamination of odors between tenants and helps malls meet landlord environmental specifications for kitchen exhaust quality.
- Street-Level Takeaway & Quick Service Operations: Street-facing exhaust discharge points in high-pedestrian areas attract complaints and potential regulatory action when cooking odors are strong. UV commercial kitchen ventilation reduces odor intensity at the point of discharge.
- Hotel Kitchens with Sensitive Guests: Luxury hotel kitchens where cooking odors reaching guest areas create complaints benefit from UV ventilation's continuous odor oxidation capability — maintaining the ambient air quality standard expected in premium hospitality environments.
- Kitchens Near Schools, Hospitals, or Sensitive Receptors: Locations adjacent to sensitive receptors where local authorities impose strict odor emission limits find UV commercial kitchen ventilation the most practical compliance pathway when relocation or extensive ductwork extension is not feasible.
- Q: Is UV-generated ozone safe in a kitchen environment?
- A: UV lamps that emit at 185 nm generate ozone as part of the photochemical oxidation process. The ozone is contained within the exhaust duct and is consumed in the oxidation reactions before reaching occupied areas — provided the system is correctly designed with adequate duct length and airflow velocity. Yuede's UV systems are designed so that ozone levels at the duct discharge are within safe ambient limits. Non-ozone-generating 254 nm UV lamp options are available for installations where ozone generation is a concern.
- Q: How often do the UV lamps need to be replaced?
- A: Standard UV-C mercury lamps have a rated life of 8,000–12,000 hours. For a kitchen operating 14 hours per day, this equates to approximately 18–24 months of lamp life. UV-C LED arrays offer 20,000+ hours of life. Yuede's controller can be configured to display lamp hours remaining and alert the operator when lamp replacement is due — ensuring UV performance is maintained throughout the lamp's life without guesswork.
- Q: Can UV ventilation replace an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for grease removal?
- A: UV provides oxidative decomposition of grease vapors and odors but does not physically capture grease particles as effectively as a high-efficiency ESP. For kitchens where local regulations specify grease particle emission limits (e.g., China GB 18483), a mechanical baffle filter followed by an ESP is typically required for compliance, with UV providing supplementary odor control. UV alone is generally not sufficient to meet grease emission standards in heavy-duty cooking applications.
- Q: Do UV lamps require any special safety precautions during operation?
- A: UV-C radiation is harmful to eyes and skin with direct exposure. Yuede's UV modules are fully enclosed within the duct or hood plenum during operation, with no UV exposure to kitchen personnel. All UV systems include a safety interlock that automatically de-energizes the UV lamps when any access panel is opened for inspection or lamp replacement. Lamp replacement should be performed by a qualified technician wearing appropriate UV protective eyewear.
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