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...

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...

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...

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 is evaluating and testing small (4-kilowatt [kW]) automotive-grade advanced lithium-ion battery modules for use as a residential energy storage unit (RESU). The goal is to evaluate the potential of using in-home batteries during DR events or localized distribution constraints to...