Laboratory evaluation of hot food holding cabinets using ASTM test standards to develop data set for work paper...

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. This project assesses the energy efficiency level of the...

Determine which industries are most likely to have companies that use compressed air in situations where air blowers could be sufficient; Determine the potential interest in converting to air blowers for those particular situations within each industry; Determine potential market barriers (price,...

Convection ovens are general-purpose (standard) ovens used to cook food products by forcing hot dry air over the surface of the food product. Purpose of this project is to conduct lab tests using ASTM standard test methods to obtain performance metrics on convection ovens to develop a database of...

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...

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...