Air Data Lab to Promote Power-Free Cooking Smoke Reduction Device in School Cafeterias

After Gwangju Demonstration, Devices to Be Introduced in School and Public Cafeterias

Operates Without Electricity: Technology to Improve Cafeteria Cooking Environments

Amid Cooking Smoke Concerns, Hopes Rise for Better Cafeteria Conditions

Devices designed to reduce cooking smoke in school cafeterias are being promoted for distribution to schools and public catering facilities. As cases of occupational lung cancer among cafeteria staff continue to be recognized as industrial accidents, there is a growing call to improve cooking environments, and attention is focusing on whether related technologies will be adopted.

Air Data Lab Co., Ltd., an environmental AI big data platform startup led by CEO Lee Donghyuk, announced on March 10 that it has completed the Gwangju Metropolitan City demonstration support project and will now promote the supply of its "ESG Cooking Smoke Reduction Device" to school and public institution cafeterias nationwide. The Gwangju-Jeonnam Venture Business Association is providing support for marketing and securing sales channels.

Officials from AirDataLab are explaining equipment at the demonstration site for cooking smoke reduction devices in public institutions and school cafeterias in the Gwangju area. Provided by AirDataLab.

This device was recently demonstrated at public institution and school cafeteria sites, including the Gwangju Institute of Health and Environment and Gwangju Technopark. The conventional electrostatic precipitators used in cafeterias operate on a high-voltage system, which raises concerns due to high maintenance costs and the potential for disruptions to meal service in the event of a malfunction.

Air Data Lab's device is characterized by its power-free design that does not require electricity. By eliminating the need for complex electrical circuits, it reduces maintenance burdens and installation costs compared to conventional electrostatic precipitators.

Recently, the cooking environment of school cafeterias has emerged as a major health concern in educational settings. There have been ongoing concerns that fine particles and hazardous substances generated during food preparation may impact the health of cafeteria staff, and in some cases, lung cancer among kitchen workers has been recognized as an industrial accident.

Air Data Lab noted that cooking smoke can also affect student health, which motivated the company to develop related technologies. Since carcinogens may be present in the smoke and fine particles produced during cooking, there has been a recognized need for improved ventilation and the introduction of reduction devices.

The power-free reduction device is also notable for its ability to reduce energy consumption and help lower carbon emissions, since it operates without electricity.

Air Data Lab plans to expand the distribution of its devices from school cafeterias to public institution catering facilities. CEO Lee Donghyuk stated, "Through the Gwangju Metropolitan City demonstration project, we have laid the groundwork for entering the public market," adding, "We plan to further expand on-site applications in school cafeterias and beyond."

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