Energy Rating of Food Service Equipment Used in Army Dining Facilities
Abstract
This report provides energy ratings (in terms of Btu consumption) of food service equipment that might be used in Army dining facilities. A Btu Rating List is attached to this report (Appendix) so that energy consumption of equipment can be readily compared. This report also furnishes a simple computation for calculating the costs of energy for operation. It also shows, in detail, how Btu ratings are calculated and their significance. It has been learned from calculations made on the Btu Rating List and from laboratory testing at NARADCOM that steam (whenever it can be used directly for heating) is the least expensive type of energy, gas is second, and electricity is the most expensive. The BTu ratings and costs of energy for operation that are provided in this report, together with other considerations, such as initial and maintenance costs, product acceptance, etc., can contribute to a more rational selection of equipment and systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA100919
Entities
People
- K. H. Hu
- M. Meyers
- R. A. Lampi
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center