This field study tests the universal holding cabinets (UHC) for a restaurant chain. In addition, testing includes a new high-density (UHC-HD) universal holding cabinet. Southern California Edison’s Design and Engineering Services organization conducted the study through their Food service...

This project will assess a new closed loop induction holding well system against a baseline water-based, open loop system. The purpose of this project is to validate energy savings of the new measure to develop a customized solution...

Laboratory evaluation of Pressure Fryers using ASTM F1964. The pressure fryer is similar to an open-kettle fryer, but with the addition of a heavy, gasketed lid and a pressure valve. Pressure fryers coming in three sizes: 4, 6, and 8 heads of chicken capacity. The goal of this project is to test...

A combination oven (or combi-steamer) is a professional cooking appliance that combines the functionality of a convection oven and a steam cooker. That is, it can produce dry heat, moist heat, or a combination of the two at various temperatures. In addition to baking and roasting, a combination...

Project SummaryConvection ovens are general-purpose (standard) ovens used to cook food products by forcing hot dry air over the surface of the food product. They originated from standard ovens and were developed to increase food preparation time as well as solve the problem of uneven heat...

This project will evaluate performance of a water treatment system. This technology can be used in all ice rink facilities to replace conventional systems. This system can potentially offer significant energy savings and reduced maintenance costs by creating ice with fewer microscopic air bubbles....

This project involves Lab testing a total of 8 (half size (4) and full size (4)) electric convection ovens to ASTM standard F1496. ASTM standard F1496 measures preheat energy, idle energy, and heavy load cooking energy...

This project involves Lab testing a total of 5 Deck ovens to ASTM standard F1965. ASTM standard F1965 measures preheat energy, idle energy, and heavy load cooking energy efficiency. Testing will be performed at the Foodservice Technology Center,...

Project Summary Warm mix asphalt is classified when the asphalt is produced at temperature between 240°F - 275°F. There are three forms of technology utilized today when producing warm mix asphalt; organic addictive or wax, chemical addictive, and water injection foaming. The expansion of...

This project had two primary goals: - To examine the performance characteristics of highly controlled lighting systems in a real office environment in terms of comparison to applicable codes, and -To evaluate the ability of the OTF Consortium framework to deliver a highly controlled solution...