Blowers are widely used by industrial customers for various industrial processes. According to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s 2006 study, blower (and fan) consumes approximately 1,300 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year in SCE’s service area alone. This is fourth largest electric energy...

Cook and hold cabinets are ovens with the ability to cook the food product and switch to holding mode to maintain product temperature and freshness. Ovens will be tested in a laboratory setting. This project will encompass applying an industry-accepted standard test method to up to five different...

Field test of microwave steamers replacing steamer kettles at large chain quick service...

The hot food holding cabinet is widely used and is a versatile piece of equipment generally used in commercial kitchens. These cabinets are mostly used to; keep food at a safe serving temperature; keep serving plates warm, and to transport food for catering events. In addition, these hot food...

Lab evaluation of combination ovens using ASTM standard test methods. Purpose of the study is to develop a database of energy performance metrics that can be used to develop and enhance work...

Steamers, or steam cookers, are cooking appliances wherein heat is imparted to food in a closed compartment by direct contact with steam. The compartment can be at or above atmospheric pressure. The steam can be static or circulated. The purpose of this test is to use ASTM standard test methods to...

Laboratory evaluation of Conveyorized Pizza Ovens using ASTM test protocol 1817. A pizza conveyor oven is an appliance that carries the food product on a moving conveyor into and through a heated chamber. The chamber may be heated by gas or electric forced convection, radiant, or quartz tubes. Top...

Demand Response Assessment Tools: Field Evaluation of DLAT and DRE...

Conventional die casting machines do not have variable speed drives on motors for changing pressures for hydraulic pumps. The VSD can control the speed of motors to open, close, and clamp the molds during casting. When the mold is clamped, a mechanical system (such as latch) provides the holding...

Steamers, or steam cookers, are cooking appliances wherein heat is imparted to food in a closed compartment by direct contact with steam. The compartment can be at or above atmospheric pressure. The steam can be static or circulated. This project assesses the energy efficiency level of the...