In modern kitchens, the range hood is one of the essential appliances. Its main function is to effectively remove the oil smoke, odor and heat generated during cooking. Understanding the working principle of the range hood will not only help us use it better, but also help us choose the equipment suitable for our own kitchen.
During the cooking process, when food is heated at high temperature, the grease evaporates and mixes with water to form fine oil smoke particles. These oil fumes pollute the kitchen environment and may also have an impact on human health. Therefore, it is particularly important to remove these oil fumes in a timely and effective manner.
1. The basic structure of the range hood
The main components of the range hood include.
Fan: responsible for generating suction, it is the core component of the range hood.
Filter: used to capture grease and particles in the oil smoke to prevent them from entering the indoor air.
Exhaust pipe: exhausts the treated air to the outside or backflows to the kitchen.
Control panel: used to adjust functions such as wind speed and lighting.
2. The working principle of the range hood
The working principle of the range hood can be divided into several key steps.
Suction start: When cooking starts, the fan of the range hood is started, generating strong suction. Usually, the suction of the range hood is divided into different gears according to the model and design, and users can choose the appropriate suction according to the cooking situation.
Fume suction: The range hood uses the suction of the fan to inhale the fumes, odors and heat generated during cooking. The range hood is generally installed above the stove, and the suction can effectively cover the entire cooking area to ensure that most of the fumes are captured in time.
Filtering treatment: The inhaled fumes will first pass through the filter. According to the design, the filters of the range hood are usually divided into grease filters and air filters. The grease filter can capture grease and large particles in the fumes, while the air filter is responsible for removing odors and tiny particles. An efficient filtration system can greatly improve the performance of the range hood and ensure air quality.
Exhaust treatment: The filtered air is discharged to the outside through the exhaust pipe, or the cleaned air is returned to the kitchen in a circulation mode. In many modern range hoods, a secondary filtration system is designed to further improve air quality and ensure that the air remains fresh even in a closed environment.
Range hoods play a vital role in modern kitchens. Through efficient suction and filtration systems, they quickly remove cooking fumes to ensure fresh and healthy kitchen air. Understanding the working principle of range hoods can help us better use and maintain this equipment and create a more comfortable and healthy cooking environment for us. Whether cooking at home or in a professional kitchen in a restaurant, the role of range hoods is indispensable.