2. Set a kitchen design budget. Airflow balancing is critical to ensure that the ventilation system provides adequate airflow to all cooking appliances. The airflow should be balanced to ensure that the cooking appliances closest to the hood receive the required airflow while minimizing airflow to appliances further away. Further information callmeconstruction.com In conclusion, designing an effective commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) system requires careful consideration of various factors. The selection and sizing of exhaust hoods play a crucial role in achieving optimum performance and energy efficiency in commercial kitchen ventilation systems. It is also essential to optimize makeup air to ensure proper air balance. Continue to 7 of 32 below.