ASTM F2144-09(2016)
Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers

Standard No.

ASTM F2144-09(2016)

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F2144-17

Latest

ASTM F2144-21

Scope

5.1 The energy input rate test is used to confirm that the fryer under test is operating in accordance with its nameplate rating.

5.2 Fryer temperature calibration is used to ensure that the fryer being tested is operating at the specified temperature. Temperature calibration also can be used to evaluate and calibrate the thermostat control dial.

5.3 Preheat energy and time can be used by food service operators to manage their restaurants' energy demands, and to estimate the amount of time required for preheating a fryer.

5.4 Idle energy rate and pilot energy rate can be used to estimate energy consumption during non-cooking periods.

5.5 Preheat energy, idle energy rate, pilot energy rate, and heavy- and light-load cooking energy rates can be used to estimate the fryer's energy consumption in an actual food service operation.

5.6 Cooking-energy efficiency is a direct measurement of fryer efficiency at different loading scenarios. This information can be used by food service operators in the selection of fryers, as well as for the management of a restaurant's energy demands.

5.7 Production capacity is used by food service operators to choose a fryer that matches their food output requirements.

1.1 This test method covers the energy consumption and cooking performance of large-vat open, deep fat fryers. The food service operator can use this evaluation to select a fryer and understand its energy efficiency and production capacity.

1.2 This test method is applicable to floor model gas and electric fryers with 50 lb (23 kg) and greater fat capacity and an 18-in. and larger vat size.

1.3 The fryer can be evaluated with respect to the following (where applicable):

1.3.1 Energy input rate (10.2),

1.3.2 Preheat energy and time (10.4),

1.3.3 Idle energy rate (10.5),

1.3.4 Pilot energy rate (10.6, if applicable),

1.3.5 French fry cooking energy rate and efficiency (10.9),

1.3.6 French fry production capacity and frying medium temperature recovery time (10.9),

1.4 This test method is not intended to answer all p......

ASTM F2144-09(2016) Referenced Document

• ANSI Z83.11 
• ASTM D3588 Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels

ASTM F2144-09(2016) history

• 2021 ASTM F2144-21 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2017 ASTM F2144-17 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2009 ASTM F2144-09(2016) Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2009 ASTM F2144-09 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2007 ASTM F2144-07 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2005 ASTM F2144-05 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2001 ASTM F2144-01e1 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers
• 2001 ASTM F2144-01 Standard Test Method for Performance of Large Open Vat Fryers