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Galley Exhaust - Capture Velocity

Galley-hood capture velocity and exhaust rate per ASHRAE Commercial Kitchen handbook - prevents grease entering the duct.

GalleyExhaustHood
Exhaust flow
5,400m³/h
Formula, assumptions, and limits

0.25-0.4 m/s typical capture velocity. Include grease filter (GRD) + fire dampers. SOLAS II-2 Reg. 9 requires CO₂/wet chemical fire suppression + duct cleaning schedule.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Capture velocitym/sASHRAE