Dew Point Designs for Commercial Kitchens

ASHRAE 1449 RP reported that the majority of commercial kitchens are uncomfortable. Operating temperatures of 85⁰ to 90 ⁰F were reported for many kitchens. At these temperatures control of space humidity is critical to staff comfort. Kitchen HVAC designs must include consideration of the water used in many cooking and cleaning operations and consider the additional moisture that may be supplied thru unconditioned MUA systems in order to properly address kitchen comfort. This presentation will evaluate how HVAC designers may use dew point designs to improve staff comfort and safety in commercial kitchens.