Tikslas. – nustatyti optimaliausią džiovinimo būdą, siekiant užtikrinti kuo geresnę gumbų kokybę tolesniame jų panaudojime. Objektas. Du skirtingi džiovinimo būdai: džiovinimas aktyviąja ventiliacija ir aukštatemperatūris džiovinimas. Topinambų stiebus geriausiai nuimti kada jie būna natūraliai išdžiūvę lauke. Tuomet jų stiebų drėgnis svyruoja nuo 20% iki 35% , gumbų būna 70% - 80% drėgnio. Norint topinambus išlaikyti ištisus metus reikia sumažinti jų drėgnį, kad nevyktų jų fiziologiniai. Procesą reikia parinkti optimaliausią ir kontroliuoti jį visą džiovinimo laika. Naudojamus maistui ir pašarams topinambus negalima perkaitinti ir viršyti 45 0C temperatūros. Topinambai turi išdžiūti iki 18% - 20%. Pateiktoje darbo literatūros apžvalgoje išanalizuotos topinambų panaudojimo galimybės ir jų džiovinimo procesai. Ištirtas dvejopas topinambų džiovinimas panaudojant skirtingas džiovinimo temperatūras, bei lyginamuosius oro srautus. Nustatyta, kad džiovinant topinambus aktyviąja ventiliacija norimą drėgnį pavyksta pasiekti tik prie didelių ventiliavimo intensyvumų. Taip pat nustatyta temperatūros įtaka džiovinant smulkintus topinambų gumbus esant aukštoms temperatūroms. / Purpose of the study - determine the best method of drying in order to ensure the best possible quality of tubers to your operation further. The object of the work. Two different drying methods: drying of active ventilation, and high-temperature drying. Jerusalem artichoke stems is best removed when they are allowed to dry naturally in the field. Then the stems humidity ranges from 20% to 35%, the tuber is 70% - 80% humidity. In order to maintain a year-round Jerusalem artichoke need to reduce their moisture content, that there is no physiological. The process should be the most optimal and control it all the drying time. Used in food and feed, Jerusalem artichoke can not be overheated and exceed 45 0C temperature. Jerusalem has to dry to 18% - 20%. The following literature review analyzed the work of Jerusalem artichoke usability and drying processes. Analyzed using a two-fold Jerusalem artichoke drying different drying temperatures, and comparative air flow. It was found that drying Jerusalem artichoke active ventilation manage to achieve the desired moisture content only at high intensities ventilation. Also the temperature on drying chopped artichoke tubers at high temperatures.

Une mauvaise étanchéité à l’air dans un bâtiment peut entraîner des surconsommations énergétiques et poser un certain nombre de problèmes tels que l’apparition de moisissures dans les murs ou encore une mauvaise qualité de l’air intérieur. Les constructions à ossature bois sont particulièrement sujettes aux infiltrations d’air, d’où la nécessité de mieux comprendre ces phénomènes et leurs conséquences afin que ces bâtiments puissent respecter les normes d’étanchéité de plus en plus strictes. Cette étude contribue par plusieurs aspects et à différentes échelles à l’évaluation de l’impact des infiltrations d’air sur les performances d’un bâtiment.Les infiltrations d’air à travers l’enveloppe peuvent perturber le bon fonctionnement de la ventilation mécanique et augmenter les pertes thermiques. Cette problématique est d’abord traitée numériquement à l’échelle du bâtiment, avec l’étude d’une grande variété de maisons et de conditions météorologiques. Des modèles simplifiés applicables à tout niveau d’étanchéité ont été établis pour la prise en compte des infiltrations naturelles dans les calculs de débit total de ventilation. Une plus petite échelle est ensuite considérée pour l’étude de l’étanchéité à l’air, avec la caractérisation expérimentale de parois ossature bois, de matériaux et de détails de construction, notamment grâce à la construction d’un banc d’essai adapté. Un certain nombre de tests de pressurisation ont permis de quantifier les fuites d’air induites par des défauts d’étanchéité spécifiques et peuvent être utilisés pour les simulations numériques à l’échelle du bâtiment.L’impact des infiltrations d’air sur les performances hygrothermiques d’une paroi est intimement lié à la dispersion de l’air à l’intérieur de celle-ci, mais il y a actuellement un manque d’études et de techniques expérimentales pour la déterminer. Une nouvelle méthode a donc été développée, à savoir l’utilisation de microparticules de fluorescéine comme traceur à l’intérieur des isolants. L’établissement de cartographies de la concentration en fluorescéine a permis d’étudier l’impact de certains paramètres tels que la vitesse d’air, le matériau isolant ou encore la géométrie sur les infiltrations d’air, et a mis en évidence des phénomènes tels que l’apparition de lames d’air entre les composants de la paroi. Par ailleurs un modèle du transport des particules de fluorescéine a été développé et couplé à un modèle CFD pour des analyses plus fines du chemin de l’air.Enfin, une étude de cas a été effectuée sur des parois simplifiées afin de comparer les différentes méthodes expérimentales, de vérifier leur applicabilité à l’étude du chemin de l’air, et d’obtenir des données pour la validation de modèles numériques. La dispersion de l’air en entrée/sortie de l’isolant a été étudiée par thermographie infrarouge et PIV. Le chemin de l’air à l’intérieur de l’isolant a lui été étudié par 3 techniques : des mesures de température avec des thermocouples ; d’humidité relative avec des capteurs capacitifs SHT 75 ; et l’utilisation de microparticules de fluorescéine. Les avantages et inconvénients de chaque méthode ont été identifiés pour aider à sélectionner la plus adaptée pour de futures études. / Poor airtightness in buildings can lead to an over-consumption of energy and to many issues such as moisture damage and poor indoor climate. The timber frame constructions are particularly subject to air leakage and further knowledge in this field is needed to meet the regulation requirements tightened by the development of low-energy and passive houses. This study focuses on the impact of air infiltration on the buildings’ performance, both at the building and the wall assembly scales.The air infiltration through the envelope can disrupt the proper functioning of mechanical ventilation and increase the global energy load. This issue was first investigated numerically at the building scale on a wide range of housing and weather conditions. Simplified models working across the whole airtightness spectrum were established for the inclusion of natural infiltration in buildings’ total ventilation rate calculations. The airtightness was then considered at a smaller scale with the experimental characterization of timber frame wall assemblies, components and construction details, in particular with an original test set-up built for this purpose. A number of pressurization tests enabled to quantify the additional leakage air flow induced by specific airtightness defects and may be of use for building scale numerical simulations.The impact of air infiltration on the hygro-thermal performance of a wall is closely linked to the air dispersion inside it, but there is a lack of experimental studies and methods for the air path investigation. A new technique has therefore been developed, consisting in an innovative use of fluorescein micro-particles as tracer inside the insulation material. It was first applied to specific configurations: straight/angled air channels in contact with porous media. A simple analysis of the fluorescein concentration mappings enabled to investigate the impact of parameters such as the flow velocity, the insulation material and the geometry on the air infiltration in the glass wool, and gave evidences of phenomena such as the appearance of thin air gaps between the components of the wall. A fluorescein transport model was developed and coupled to a CFD model for finer analysis.Finally a case study on simple wall assemblies was carried out to compare experimental techniques, to verify their applicability to the air path study and to provide data for possible numerical model validation. The air dispersion at the inlet/outlet of the insulation was studied with both infrared thermography and the PIV. The air path inside the insulation layer was investigated using three experimental approaches: a temperature monitoring with thermocouples; a relative humidity monitoring with capacitive sensors SHT 75; and the use of fluorescein tracer micro-particles. The respective benefits and limitations of the various methods were identified to help in the selection of the most appropriate one for further studies.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-06T17:07:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Nayala.pdf: 583495 bytes, checksum: 3ae0b4b9f1adb9bc0b811436630f6b50 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-09-08 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Filters HME are devices that combine properties of humidification properties with retention through bacterial membranes, thus protecting mechanically ventilated patients. The objective was to examine, in an experimental model, the effects of different brands of filters HME, at different times of use, on the breathing of patients with mechanical ventilatory support artificial. This research characterized as being of an experimental nature. The sample was composed of thirty HMEs filters of three different brands that were used over 48 hours for patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit - ICU at University Hospital, Federal University of Santa Catarina HU / UFSC. The instruments for data collection were: filters HMEs, analyzer flow and pressure, mechanical ventilator and simulated lung. The variables studied consisted of compliance and resistance to the airflow and these were analyzed at times 0, 24 and 48 hours for each brand of filter HME. The result is that both returned for compliance as the resistance to the flow of air there was no statistically significant difference between the brands in time for use 24 hours (p = 0489) and 48 hours (p = 0374), and that only in 0 hours of use time there was a statistically significant difference (p = 0027) between the brands studied. The results also showed that within the same brand there was no statistically significant difference in compliance and resistance to the airflow over time of use. It was the use of filters HMEs not interfere in compliance and resistance to the airflow of mechanically ventilated patients. / Os filtros HME são dispositivos que combinam propriedades de umidificação com propriedades de retenção bacterianas através de membranas que, desta forma, protegem pacientes mecanicamente ventilados. Objetivou-se analisar, em um modelo experimental, os efeitos de diferentes marcas de filtros HME, em diferentes tempos de uso, sobre a mecânica respiratória de pacientes com suporte ventilatório artificial. Esta pesquisa caracterizou-se como sendo de natureza experimental. A amostra foi composta de 30 filtros HMEs de três diferentes marcas que foram utilizados ao longo de 48 horas por pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva - UTI do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina HU/UFSC. Os instrumentos para a coleta de dados foram: filtros HMEs, analisador de fluxo e pressão, ventilador mecânico e simulador de pulmão. As variáveis estudadas consistiram na complacência e na resistência ao fluxo de ar e estas foram analisadas nos momentos 0, 24 e 48 horas para cada marca de filtro HME. Como resultado obteve-se que tanto para a complacência quanto para a resistência ao fluxo de ar não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as marcas no tempo de uso 24 horas (p= 0,489) e 48 horas (p=0,374), sendo que apenas no momento 0 hora de utilização houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa (p=0,027) entre as marcas estudadas. Os resultados também demonstraram que dentro da mesma marca não observou-se diferença estatisticamente significativa na complacência e na resistência ao fluxo de ar com o tempo de uso. Concluiu-se a utilização dos filtros HMEs não interferem na complacência e na resistência ao fluxo de ar de pacientes mecanicamente ventilados.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:58:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 HugoSMO_DISSERT.pdf: 2443429 bytes, checksum: f4aa985ea6a69a950cd97df70afeffe5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-11-30 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico / Experiments were performed to study the effect of surface properties of a vertical channel heated by a source of thermal radiation to induce air flow through convection. Two channels (solar chimney prototype) were built with glass plates, forming a structure of truncated pyramidal geometry. We considered two surface finishes: transparent and opaque. Each stack was mounted on a base of thermal energy absorber with a central opening for passage of air, and subjected to heating by a radiant source comprises a bank of incandescent bulbs and were performed field tests. Thermocouples were fixed on the bases and on the walls of chimneys and then connected to a data acquisition system in computer. The air flow within the chimney, the speed and temperature were measured using a hot wire anemometer. Five experiments were performed for each stack in which convective flows were recorded with values ranging from 17 m? / h and 22 m? / h and air flow velocities ranging from 0.38 m / s and 0.56 m / s for the laboratory tests and air velocities between 0.6 m/s and 1.1m/s and convective airflows between 650 m?/h and 1150 m?/h for the field tests. The test data were compared to those obtained by semi-empirical equations, which are valid for air flow induced into channels and simulated data from 1st Thermodynamics equation. It was found that the chimney with transparent walls induced more intense convective flows than the chimney with matte finish. Based on the results obtained can be proposed for the implementation of prototype to exhaust fumes, mists, gases, vapors, mists and dusts in industrial environments, to help promote ventilation and air renewal in built environments and for drying materials, fruits and seeds / Estudou-se o efeito do acabamento da superf?cie de um canal vertical aquecido por uma fonte de radia??o t?rmica na indu??o de fluxo de ar por convec??o livre. Dois canais (prot?tipos de chamin? solar) foram constru?dos com placas de vidro, compondo uma estrutura de geometria tronco-piramidal. Consideraram-se dois acabamentos de superf?cie: transparente e opaco. Cada chamin? foi montada sobre uma base absorvedora de energia t?rmica, com uma abertura central para passagem de ar, e submetidas a aquecimento por meio de uma fonte radiante composta por um banco de l?mpadas incandescentes e foram feitos ensaios em campo. Termopares foram fixados nas bases absorvedoras e nas paredes das chamin?s e, em seguida, conectados a um sistema de aquisi??o de dados por computador. O fluxo de ar no interior da chamin?, sua velocidade e temperatura foram medidos utilizando-se um anem?metro de fio quente. Realizaram-se cinco ensaios para cada chamin?, nos quais foram registrados fluxos convectivos com valores variando entre 17 m?/h e 22 m?/h e velocidades de escoamento de ar variando entre 0,38 m/s e 0,56 m/s para os ensaios em laborat?rio e velocidades entre 0,6 m/s e 1,1 m/s e fluxos de ar variando entre 650 m?/h e 1150 m?/h para os ensaios em campo. Os dados dos ensaios foram comparados ?queles obtidos por meio de equa??es semi-emp?ricas, v?lidas para escoamento de ar induzido em canais e com dados obtidos atrav?s da 1? lei da Termodin?mica. Constatou-se que a chamin? com paredes transparentes induziu fluxos convectivos mais intensos que a chamin? com acabamento opaco. Com base nos resultados obtidos pode-se propor a aplica??o do prot?tipo para exaust?o de fumos, n?voas, gases, vapores, poeiras e neblinas em ambientes industriais, para auxiliar na promo??o de ventila??o e renova??o de ar em ambientes constru?dos e para secagem de materiais, frutas e sementes

Matavfall som kommer in till Eskilstuna Strängnäs Energi & Miljö (ESEM), har mestadels använts till biogasproduktion. Eftersom ESEMs rötningspanna är liten har inte allt matavfall gjorts om till biogas, utan gått till förbränning i Västerås istället. För att underöka eventuella utvecklingsmöjligheter och förbättringsmöjligheter har ESEM gått ihop med Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU). Där undersökning av matning med matavfall till afrikanska fluglarver pågick. Ifall detta projekt är praktiskt genomfört på företaget ESEM skulle två nya produkter i form av protein och jord, kunna säljas utöver biogas. I denna studie har det undersökts ifall det är möjligt att kunna mata fluglarverna med matavfall. Det ställs krav på rätt temperatur och luftflöde för utrymmet. Därmed har fokus till detta examensarbete varit att optimera en ventilationsmodell för systemet. För att utföra detta projekt krävdes data från tidigare studier, forskning och experiment, vilket skrevs in i behandlingsprogrammet Excel. Där ett idealt ventilationsflöde med verkningsgraden 50 %, till varje enskild behandlingslåda med fluglarver i olika levnadsstadier, på 1,56 m3/h (en låda) togs fram med hjälp av tidigare studier. Fluglarverna är planerade att bli placerade i brödlådor med tillhörande ställningar i en container och varje låda ska både ha fluglarver och matavfall. Undersökningen för detta examensarbete var att bestämma hur ställningarna med behandlingslådor ska placeras i containern. Genom att välja den kombination av behandlingslådorna, som är mest optimerad och praktiskt genomförbar. Det utfördes en simulering i Excel som redovisade andelen värme och förångning som varje behandlingslåda med stadie 1, 6 och 12 genererade. Simuleringar genomfördes för olika kombinationer och beräknade värmeutvecklingen från vardera behandlingslåda och kombination. Vilket resulterade i att det fanns två möjliga placeringar av behandlingslådorna i ställningarna, i containern. Den första placeringen i containern var planerad med att ställning 1 skulle ha behandlingslådor med larvstadiet/dag 1. Ställning 2 respektive 3 skulle ha behandlingslådor med larvstadiet/dag 6 respektive larvstadiet/dag 12. Det vill säga kombination 1 – 6 – 12. Vilket betyder att alla ställningarna i den kombinationen är seriekopplade med varandra. Medan varje enskild behandlingslåda i en ställning är parallellkopplade. Då denna kombination redovisar att ställning 3 med behandlingslådor av larvstadiet/dag 12, har högst andel förångning och värmegenerering. Denna placering ansågs rimlig att ställa lägst in i containern, närmast frånluftutloppet på container. Både av praktiska skäl och att undvika värmespridning som kan medföra kondens. Den andra placeringen i containern var tänkt att ställning 1 skulle ha behandlingslådor med larvstadiet/dag 12. Ställning 2 respektive 3 skulle ha behandlingslådor med larvstadiet/dag 6 respektive larvstadiet/dag 1. Det vill säga kombination 12 – 6 – 1. Vilket betyder att alla ställningarna i den kombinationen är seriekopplade med varandra. Medan varje enskild behandlingslåda i en ställning är parallellkopplade. Denna kombination redovisar minst temperaturdifferens mellan ställningarna (mellan behandlingslådorna) och visade även möjligheten att utnyttja värmen i behandlingslådorna från tidigare lådor. Genom att luften som förs vidare från larvstadiet/dag 12 till larvstadiet/dag 6, värmer då upp avfallsaktiviteten. Studien resulterade i att det optimala luftflödet med verkningsgraden 50 %, var 1,56 m3/h. Energibalanserna utfördes i beräkningsmodellen med hänsyn till luftflödet in och ut ur en behandlingslåda. Avfallstemperaturen som bestämdes vara ideal vid 30°C i detta examensarbete är en betydelsefull parameter för resultatet. Resultatet optimerades med hänsyn till att en avfallstemperatur på 30°C skulle bibehållas genom beräkningarna. Den optimala kombinationen bestämdes vara kombination av de tre behandlingslådorna 1 – 6 – 12, där medeltemperaturen på avfallet var 30,22°C. Denna kombination diskuterades även vara den mest praktiskt hanterbara, i containern hos ESEM. Vid hänsyn till kondensering som tidigare examensarbeten diskuterat är kombination 12 – 6 – 1 ett alternativ. De sex kombinationerna resulterar inte i stora temperaturdifferenser som kan orsaka kondensering. Ifall hänsyn tas till kondensering är alternativet 12 – 6 – 1 bäst. Då avfallstemperaturen är stabil jämfört med de fem andra kombinationerna. Ett helt slutet system med tre seriekopplade ställningar som innehåller tre parallellkopplade behandlingslådor erhålls resultat från två fall. Sommarfallet med en temperatur på 20°C resulterade i högre avfallstemperaturen jämfört med vinterfallet på 10°C. Däremot är avfallstemperaturen under den maximala gränsen, det vill säga är avfallstemperaturen på en behaglig nivå för larvproduktionen. Resultaten erhållna från detta examensarbete redovisar att det är teoretiskt och praktiskt möjligt att utföra en nedbrytningsprocess med hjälp av larver. Matavfallet bryts ner och bidrar med en ny produkt, näringsrik jord, samtidigt som den underlättar för ESEM nedbrytningsprocess. / This work is written as a degree project for the Energy engineering program, specialized in heating technology, in Mälardalens University, Västerås. The aim with this degree project is to optimize a theoretical model in Excel to study larvae of Black Soldier Fly. The main calculations are made for three series connected boxes, with different combinations of stages of development. The calculations are thereafter made for three stands (that are in series) with each stand contain three boxes (that are parallel), each stand holding uniform growth of larvae. The calculations are made with equations based from the energy balance, for the air flow in and out. With the support from formerly made degree projects and their specific data, a calculation model was made in Excel. An airflow of 1,56 m3/h is achieved, with an efficiency of 50%. These results are based of previously performed degree projects, with the airflow 8,4 m3/h and efficiency of 9,3%. The maximum waste temperature is 30-36°C, thus, the desired temperature in this degree project was 30°C. The most optimized combination of one box of each stage, that are series connected, resulted to be 1 – 6 – 12. Day 1, day 6 and day 12 coupled. This combination is also used as the reference case in this degree project and calculations. However, the most stabile waste temperature resulted to be for the combination 12 – 6 – 1. The air temperature through the boxes remained with a mean temperature of 23,9°C, when the outside air temperature is set as 10°C (winter case, the reference case). The conclusion is that the best combination for Lilla Nyby, in Eskilstuna, is 1 – 6 – 12, with an airflow of 1,56 m3/h. A whole system, containing the three stands and respectively boxes, is applicable. The waste temperature is within the range for temperatures for optimized growth process for larvae, for both winter and summer cases (10°C and 20°C).

Les travaux réalisés dans le cadre de cette thèse visent à décrire une approche Lagrangienne de caractérisation de flux d’air par suivi de particules, nous avons implémenté un système de caméras synchronisées pour l’acquisition des images de bulles de savon remplies à l’hélium. L’approche développée pour le calcul des trajectoires des particules est basée sur une méthode multi-échelle de détection de points intérêt et de reconstruction 3D. Le système permet ainsi de réaliser un suivi tridimensionnel et fournir une description des flux d’air présents dans une pièce à grande échelle. / In this thesis, we describe an approach for Lagrangian characterizing of airflows using particle tracking velocimetry, a camera system was implemented here and Helium filled bubbles images were acquired in a synchronized way. We developed a new system for particle trajectories calculation based on a multi-scale image processing technique and well-known 3D reconstruction methods. Our system allows tracking particles in 3D space and providing yet a global description of airflows in large-scale environment.The application is supposed to improve the optimization of ventilation in building rooms in order to reduce energy consumption by optimal positioning and shaping of air diffusers. A major constraint here is to preserve human comfort

The diploma thesis brings a description and realization of new measuring devices which are designed to support student´s laboratory practice of air flow measurement techniques. The new devices and laboratory exercises help students get experience of several methods of measuring which they get to know during mandatory Bachelor's and Master's study programmes. The paper also includes a theoretical background, the knowledge of which is necessary for mastering the issue. Moreover, the paper comprises a literary search of sensors and a market research. The second part of the thesis presents possibilities of the laboratory workplace, and the results of the measurements of the new laboratory devices used for sample laboratory exercises.

The main aim of this thesis is to explore fouling of air ducts and its influence on energy consumption of HVAC systems. The first part focuses on typical parts that create the IAQ in buildings and on evaluating energy consumption of air transportation. The following section deals with the theories of fluid flow, flow regimes and pressure losses that are created as a side effect. The thesis outlines possible methods of assessing the impact of pollution with an emphasis on pressure losses and their influence on the fan power consumption. The actual experimental measurement, conducted in a selected industrial plant, is focused on an influence of cleanness of textile diffuser on HVAC device power consumption. For the further research of this process, measuring equipment with suitable measurement method is designed and constructed.

A real-world study was undertaken of the indoor air quality in a recently-built single family home in central Sweden, to establish whether demand controlled ventilation provided superior interior conditions, when compared with other air supply strategies, including the standard used by the Swedish buildings regulator. The property was highly airtight, with ventilation achieved using a forced exhaust system. Extraction was possible from all rooms of the house, and using a Renson Healthbox air handling unit, the rates of air flow from each room could be adjusted either according to a time schedule, or under demand control according to the unit’s sensing of the air quality in individual rooms. Five ventilation modes were evaluated, each for a period of 24 hours. Occupancy of the house was standardised, with test participants. Two separate air quality monitors were deployed to verify whether measurements made at the air handling unit were representative of the conditions that occupants experienced. Key measurements were the stable level of carbon dioxide overnight in an occupied double bedroom and the time taken for that room to refresh to background CO2 level the following day. The time taken for a kitchen/living room to similarly refresh was also examined. The study found that demand controlled ventilation achieved indoor air quality – assessed on carbon dioxide concentration – comparable with rates of fixed ventilation far greater than the regulated standard. In doing so, the air volume exchanged over a representative day was 33 % less than that standard, providing for significant energy savings. The parallel monitoring of air quality inside the room and via the air exhaust duct showed noticeable variation, but indicated the air handling unit under demand control would never ventilate insufficiently, based on its internal CO2 sensors.

Regarding the great importance of a good working environment, in this research, ventilation systems installed in kitchens of restaurants were studied in order to avoid problems and to understand the key factors that can influence on the performance of the system. The results obtained were taken into account to provide some recommendations to a real ventilation system of a restaurant called Pastaria in Gävle (Sweden). This concrete ventilation system was not performing good, and some calculations based on the kitchen design were made trying to offset the problem. A large number of scientific studies related to restaurant kitchen hoods and ventilation systems were used to get the findings. These articles were obtained from scholar web databases. The main problem found in kitchen hoods is the inadequate exhaust airflow. The minimum required airflow varies depending on the size and shape of the hood. Keil et al. (2004) found in their research that only 39% and 24% of the studied hoods met the minimum recommended airflow from ACGIH and ASHRAE guidelines, respectively. Other key factors found are related to the kitchen design. The kitchen hood is recommended to have incorporated a capture hood covering all the burners. Side panels can be employed to increase the capture and containment. High efficiency filters and rigid ducts are also recommended. The cleaning of the ventilation ducts is also an important factor, they are recommended to be cleaned between 1 to 9 years depending on the activity of the kitchen. Thus, key factors such as disturbing airflows and the presence/movement of the cooks can disturb the kitchen hood performance. A very effective solution, isolating the fumes below the hood, that is getting developed is the installation of an inclined air curtain from the cooking surface. Related to the kitchen hood and the ventilation system of the Pastaria restaurant. Some measurements and information were obtained in a visit to the restaurant. After calculations, it was obtained based on the kitchen design that is required a minimum airflow of 4 140 m3/hour. In order to do that, the heat exchanger Swegon Silver C RX, installed in the system, requires a minimum size of 11/12. The distribution of the kitchen appliances in this restaurant seems to be correct. However, a future study in order to see if there are disturbing airflows affecting the kitchen hood performance must be carried out. If after checking all recommendations the performance of the kitchen hood is not good enough yet, an inclined air curtain may be installed due to their great effectiveness against problems of hoods. In conclusion, it was clearly obtained that a correct kitchen distribution design and calculations must be done for each restaurant in order to install the most adequate kitchen hood with the best characteristics. This way, fumes, odors, moisture and particles will be easily exhausted allowing a better environment out of risks to the establishment and customers health.