Evaluation of an Electric, Radiant-Heat, Quartz Oven

Abstract

The radiant-heat quartz oven was evaluated to determine its ability to rapidly heat small quantities of pre-cooked frozen food and its acceptability as a backup oven in the satellite dining facilities of the centralized food preparation system concept. The oven was evaluated from a mechanical, food production, sanitary, and safety viewpoint and found to be satisfactory for heating pre-cooked food items in small quantities. Reheating time was less than half that required in large capacity convection ovens. Product appearance was good; cleaning was easily accomplished; and there were no safety hazards noted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767535

Entities

People

  • Keith A. Kornuta
  • Paul A. Bows
  • Robert L. Bernazzani
  • Robert L. Blais

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Convection
  • Convenience Foods
  • Cooking Devices
  • Engineering
  • Food
  • Food Preparation
  • Frozen Foods
  • Heat Energy
  • Heating Elements
  • High Temperature
  • Power Supplies
  • Production
  • Signal Lights
  • Surface Temperature
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites