How the CKV HydroDynamic Scrubber™ Solves Compliance Challenges in Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

If you're operating a high-output commercial kitchen, meeting air quality and fire safety regulations isn’t optional—it’s mission critical. That’s why the CKV HydroDynamic Scrubber™ was engineered specifically to address these pain points head-on.

This wet scrubber system offers 24/7 grease, smoke, and odor removal, ensuring your facility remains compliant with NFPA fire codes, EPA emission standards, and OSHA indoor air quality requirements—all while reducing long-term maintenance costs and minimizing environmental impact.

Each year, commercial cooking operations cause over $100 million in fire-related property damage, not to mention the hidden costs of:

• Grease-induced damage to rubber roofing
• Staining on building exteriors
• Contaminated HVAC coils, driving up energy use and maintenance frequency

Adding to the risk, many traditional CKV systems are simply not equipped to handle the job. In fact, a 2006 white paper by FCSI found that most conventional filtration methods remove less than 50% of grease particulate, and virtually none of the vaporized grease or fine particulate (PM2.5).

The CKV HydroDynamic Scrubber™ is designed for the unique pollutant profile of commercial kitchens. It uses a water-based scrubbing process to:

• Capture fine grease particulates and vaporized grease
• Eliminate odors and smoke
• Protect surrounding infrastructure from corrosion and buildup
• Support EPA regulations in designated non-attainment areas where PM2.5 levels are closely monitored

Unlike impingement-style filters or baffles, this system is engineered for high-efficiency performance, especially where other CKV technologies fail—removing pollutants smaller than 2.5 microns and reducing emissions that could otherwise lead to inspection failures or environmental violations.

Built for 24/7 Demands

Whether you're operating around the clock or expanding your facility, the HydroDynamic Scrubber™ provides continuous filtration without sacrificing performance or compliance—keeping your operations clean, safe, and audit-ready.

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Have a ventilation or compliance challenge in your facility? Our engineers are here to help.

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