Significance and Use
Use the maximum energy input rate test to confirm that the braising pan is operating within 5 % of the manufacturer's rated input so that testing may continue. This test method also may
disclose any problems with the electric power supply or gas service pressure. The maximum input rate can be useful to food service operators for managing power demand.
The capacity test determines the maximum volume of food product the pan can hold and the amount of food product that will be used in subsequent tests. Food service operators can use the
results of this test method to select a braising pan, which is appropriately sized for their operation.
Production capacity is used by food service operators to choose a braising pan that matches their food output.
Heatup energy efficiency and simmer energy rate allow the operator to consider energy performance when selecting a braising pan.
Use the surface temperature uniformity to select a braising pan suitable for griddling applications.
Use the pilot energy rate to estimate energy consumption for gas-fired braising pans with standing pilots during non-cooking periods.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method evaluates the energy consumption and cooking performance of braising pans. The food service operator can use this evaluation to select a braising pan and understand its
energy consumption and performance characteristics.
Note 1Braising pans also are commonly referred to as tilting skillets. This test method uses the term braising pan in accordance with
Specification F1047 .
1.2 This test method is applicable to self-contained gas or electric braising pans. The braising pan can be evaluated with respect to the following, where applicable:
1.2.1 Maximum energy input rate (10.2).
1.2.2 Capacity (10.3).
1.2.3 Heatup energy efficiency and energy rate (10.4).
1.2.4 Production capacity (10.4).
1.2.5 Simmer energy rate (10.5).
1.2.6 Surface temperature uniformity, optional, (10.6).
1.2.7 Pilot energy rate (10.7).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1047 Specification for Frying and Braising Pans, Tilting Type
F1275 Test Method for Performance of Griddles
ANSI Standard
ANSIZ83.11 American National Standard for Gas Food Service Equipment
Keywords
braising pan; energy efficiency; performance; production capacity; temperature uniformity; test method; throughput; Braising pans; Cooking/food service equipment; Cooking/food service
equipment performance; Energy efficiency; Yield--food service equipment ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.040.60 (Cookware, cutlery and flatware)
DOI: 10.1520/F1786-97R10
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