Method Of Heating Foods During Aerospace Flight

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Title
Method Of Heating Foods During Aerospace Flight
Date
1963
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AMRL TDR 63-135
Creator
Nuccio, P. P.
Lis, S. J.
Corporate Author
General American Transportation Corp Niles IL
Laboratory
Biomedical Laboratory
Extent
39
Identifier
AD0431163
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657-7922
DoD Project
6373
DoD Task
637305
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Cover Price
1.25
Abstract
A feasibility study of methods for heating foods during aerospace flight has shown that electrical resistance heating is the most effective technique. An internal heating probe is more efficient than external heating, but special food containers are required. A full-scale engineering model of an external heating food warmer, capable of heating available food containers, was designed, fabricated, and evaluated. This model has three separately controlled stations for mounting flexible heaters that are wrapped around the container to be heated. The system occupies a volume less than 288 cubic inches and weighs less than 4 pounds, when provided with six heater assemblies. Laboratory tests verified that the system meets the require ments specified, and it can heat a 6-ounce can of ham and eggs from 75 F to 160 F with less than 14 watt-hours of energy.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1963-12
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTDR63-135.pdf

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