EN 61591 Cooking Fume Extractors - Methods for Measuring Performance

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EN 61591 Cooking Fume Extractors - Methods for Measuring Performance

EN 61591 applies to cooking fume extractors in a home kitchen with a fan for recirculation or suction mode. It can also be used for cooking fume extractors where the fan is installed separately from the appliance but controlled by the appliance when the fan is defined in the technical documentation (eg nameplate data) and installation instructions.

EN 61591 Cooking Fume Extractors - Methods for Measuring Performance

This standard also deals with downdraft systems placed next to, behind or below the cooking appliance. It also defines the main performance characteristics of these devices of interest to the user and specifies methods for measuring these characteristics.

This standard does not specify a classification or ranking for performance. This standard is not related to the safety requirements according to IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-31.

This edition includes the following important technical changes from the previous edition:

  • New subreddit on instruments and measurements;
  • New procedure for measuring fluid dynamics efficiency (FDE) following the CENELEC recommendation in principle;
  • Revised procedure for determining odor reduction for cooking fume extractors in recirculation mode;
  • Change in the measurement of the effectiveness of the lighting system;
  • Clearer procedure for measuring oil absorption.

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