BS EN 16282‑6 discusses equipment for commercial kitchens. BS EN 16282‑6 specifies requirements covering the design, construction, installation, and operation of aerosol separators to be used in ventilation systems, including technical safety, ergonomic and hygienic features.
Note1: BS EN 16282‑6 is applicable for ventilation systems in commercial kitchens, associated areas, and other installations processing foodstuffs intended for commercial use. Kitchens and associated areas are special rooms in which meals are prepared, where tableware and equipment are washed, cleaned and where food is stored, and food waste areas.
Note2: BS EN 16282‑6 is applicable for aerosol separators except for those used in domestic kitchens.
BS EN 16282‑6 on aerosol separators is useful for:
To remove the grease and liquid particles from extracted air and thus prevent a build-up of grease and dirt in the ventilation ducts, commercial kitchens are fitted with aerosol separators.
BS EN 16282‑6 provides aerosol separator design requirements which ensure that aerosol does not remain in the area of aerosol separation, i.e. that the separator has no storing effect. Aerosol collecting devices may be integrated directly with the separator. However, the aerosol collecting devices shall not lead to a back draught of aerosol in the separator.
BS EN 16282‑6 provides aerosol separator construction requirements which will ensure self-drainage of the aerosol. Aerosol shall not drip down onto areas located beneath the separator. BS EN 16282‑6 provides installation procedure in which aerosol separator needs to be at a certain angle to the horizontal in order to ensure the self-drainage effect, directions shall be included in the assembly and operating instructions.
BS EN 16282‑6 provides design and marking requirements for removable aerosol separators which have durable identification mark which ensures that after cleaning they can be put back in their intended place in the hood/ceiling.
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