ASTM F1704

Threshold of Capture and Containment—This test method describes flow visualization techniques that are used to determine the threshold of capture and containment (C&C) for idle and specified heavy cooking conditions. The threshold of C&C can be used to estimate minimum flow rates for hood/appliance systems.

Parametric Studies—This test method also can be used to conduct parametric studies of alternative configurations of hoods, appliances, and replacement air systems. In general, these studies are conducted by holding constant all configuration and operational variables except the variable of interest. This test method, therefore, can be used to evaluate the following:

5.2.1 The overall system performance with various appliances, while holding the hood and replacement air system characteristics constant.

5.2.2 Entire hoods or characteristics of a single hood, such as end panels, can be varied with appliances and replacement air constant.

5.2.3 Replacement air characteristics, such as make-up air location, direction, and volume, can be varied with constant appliance and hood variables.

1. Scope

1.1 Characterization of capture and containment performance of hood, appliance(s), and replacement air system during cooking and non-cooking conditions (idle):

1.2 Parametric evaluation of operational or design variations in appliances, hoods, or replacement air configurations.

1.3 The test method to determine heat gain to space from commercial kitchen ventilation/appliance systems has been re-designated as Test Method F 2474.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

F1275 Test Method for Performance of Griddles
F1361 Test Method for Performance of Open Deep Fat Fryers
F1484 Test Methods for Performance of Steam Cookers
F1496 Test Method for Performance of Convection Ovens
F1521 Test Methods for Performance of Range Tops
F1605 Test Method for Performance of Double-Sided Griddles
F1639 Test Method for Performance of Combination Ovens
F1695 Test Method for Performance of Underfired Broilers
F1784 Test Method for Performance of a Pasta Cooker
F1785 Test Method for Performance of Steam Kettles
F1787 Test Method for Performance of Rotisserie Ovens
F1817 Test Method for Performance of Conveyor Ovens
F1964 Test Method for Performance of Pressure and Kettle Fryers
F1965 Test Method for Performance of Deck Ovens
F1991 Test Method for Performance of Griddles
F2093 Test Method for Performance of Rack Ovens
F2144 Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
F2237 Test Method for Performance of Upright Overfired Broilers
F2239 Test Method for Performance of Conveyor Broilers
F2474 Test Method for Heat Gain to Space Performance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance Systems
ANSI/ASHRAE 51 and ANSI/AMCA 210 Laboratory Method of Testing Fans for Rating
ASHRAE Guideline 2-1986 (RA90) Engineering Analysis of Experimental Data

Index Terms

capture and containment; commercial kitchen ventilation; exhaust airflow rates; hood performance; test method; ICS Number Code 91.140.30; 97.040.99

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