Factors in Design and Construction of a Device for Heating and Dispensing Food Components
Abstract
The U.S. Air Force expressed interest in an untended Hot and Cold Food Dispensing Unit for missile site and off-hour food service. A study of factors in design and fabrication of a unit for storing, heating and dispensing meal components and the evaluation of container materials has resulted in a feasible system and design concepts for equipment to provide high quality meals upon demand without need for a conventional kitchen or food service personnel. A system involving microwave heating at 2450 MHz for thawing and rapid internal heating and Jet-Air surface heating for crisping and browning where needed has been demonstrated and a preparation time of approximately two minutes was shown. The system offers a choice of several entree, vegetable and starch items. Packaging concepts for imcrowave only and microwave plus Jet-Air heating were evaluated and workable samples were made and tested.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA006196
Entities
People
- Donald P. Smith
- Harriet H. Harris