CMA 180 Ventless Test Report

Food Service
Technology Center
CMA-180 / CMA-180-VL Dishwashing Machine Expanded

Test Report
FSTC Report # 501311169-R0
Application of ASTM
Standard Test Methods F1696-07 and F2474-09
January 2013
Prepared by:
Denis Livchak
Rich Swierczyna
Fisher-Nickel, Inc.
Prepared for:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Customer Energy Efficiency Programs
PO Box 770000
San Francisco, California 94177
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Revision History
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Contents
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Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Background .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Appliance Description .................................................................................................................................. 8
Methods and Results ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Setup and Instrumentation ........................................................................................................................... 10
Measured Energy and Water Input Rate Test .............................................................................................. 11
Preheat and Idle Tests ................................................................................................................................. 12
Washing Tests ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Energy Cost Model ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Heat Load and Operative Temperature Tests .............................................................................................. 19
References ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix B: Appliance Specifications ........................................................................................................ 26
Report Certification ....................................................................................................................................... 31
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Figures
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1 CMA-180-VL Ventless Dishwashing Machine ........................................................................................... 5
2 CMA-180 Washing Cavity: Lower Wash and Rinse Arms ........................................................................... 8
3 CMA-180 Standard Dishwashing Machine with Installed under the 5 ft hood ............................................. 10
4 CMA-180 Rinse Cycle Pressure ................................................................................................................ 11
5 CMA-180 Tank Thermocouple location relative to factory temperature probe ........................................... 12
6 CMA-180 Adjusted Thermostat ................................................................................................................... 13
7 CMA-180-VL Adjusted Thermostat ............................................................................................................. 13
8 Preheat: Tank Temperature and Energy Profile for the CMA-180 Door-type Dishwashing Machine ......... 13
9 Idle Tank Temperature Profile for the CMA-180 Door-type Dishwashing Machine .................................... 14
10 CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Wash Tank Temperature Test Profile ..................................................... 15
11 CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Cycle Duration ....................................................................................... 16
12 Laboratory Energy Balance Diagram ......................................................................................................... 20
13 Latent and Sensible Convective Heat Loads During ASTM Washing Conditions for the CMA-180 and CMA-
180VL dishwashing machines .......................................................................................................................... 22
14 Latent and Sensible Convective Heat Loads During ASHRAE Simulated Washing Conditions for the CMA-
180 and CMA-180VL dishwashing machines ................................................................................................... 22
Tables
Page
1 Summary of CMA-180 Rack Dishwashing Machine Performance and Heat Loading ................................... 6
2 CMA-180 Appliance Specifications ............................................................................................................... 9
3 Testing Equipment Inventory .........................................................................................................................10
4 Input, Preheat, and Idle Test Results for the CMA-180 Door-type Dishwashing Machine .............................14
5 CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Washing Energy Rate and Production Capacity Test Results ...................16
6 CMA-180 Door-type Dishwasher Estimated Energy Consumption and Cost ................................................18
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Executive Summary
Door-type dishwashing machines have become common
appliances in small to medium commercial kitchens. As one
of the biggest consumers of hot water and typically requiring
external ventilation and cooling, door-type dishwashing ma-
chines have become a major contributor to the total restau-
rant energy usage. Ventless heat recovery dishwashing ma-
chines have become a viable alternative to installing a Type
II exhaust hood or directly venting the unit, thereby reducing
the energy load on the restaurant’s water heater due to heat
recovery capabilities. This report will discuss the energy
and water usage as well as the space cooling and ventilation
requirements for hooded standard and ventless heat recovery
door-type high temp dishwashing machines.
The CMA-180 is a door-type high temp electric dishwashing

machine with an internal booster heater. A heat recovery
version of this machine: CMA-180-VL (Figure 1) utilizes a
blower motor that condenses the wash cycle vapor and forc-
es it through a heat exchanger to preheat the incoming cold
water supply. To determine dishwashing machine perfor-
mance, FSTC engineers used ASTM F1696-07 Standard
Test Method for Performance of Single Rack, Door-Type
Commercial Dishwashing Machines 1 and ASTM F2474-09
Standard Test Method for Heat Gain to Space Performance
of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance Systems 2.
Dishwashing machine performance is characterized by pre-
heat and idle energy consumption rate, washing energy and Figure 1: CMA-180-VL Ventless Dishwashing Machine
water rate per rack and production capacity. Washing ener-
1
American Society for Testing and Materials. 2007. Standard Test Method for Performance of Single Rack, Door-Type Commercial
Dishwashing Machines. ASTM Designation F1696-07, in Annual Book of ASTM Standards, West Conshohocken, PA.
2
American Society for Testing and Materials. 2009. Standard Test Method for Heat Gain to Space Performance of Commercial
Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance Systems. ASTM Designation F2474-09, in Annual Book of ASTM Standards, West Conshohocken, PA.
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gy rate and production capacity was determined by washing racks of ten plates in succession while maintaining
the required minimum wash tank temperature. The CMA-180 dishwashing machine achieved a washing ener-
gy rate of 361 wh/rack while washing 19.7 racks per hour with incoming hot water; the idle energy rate was
0.68 kW. The CMA-180-VL heat recovery dishwashing machine achieved a washing energy rate of 475
wh/rack while washing 15.8 racks per hour with incoming cold water; with the same idle energy rate.
Dishwashing machine heat gain to space is characterized by latent and sensible heat loading. The total convec-
tive heat gain to space for the CMA-180 standard unit was measured as 21.2 kBtu/h, which included a 6.0
kBtu/h sensible load and 15.2 kBtu/h latent load. The total heat gain to space for the CMA-180-VL heat recov-
ery unit was measured as 13.0 kBtu/h, which included a 4.8 kBtu/h sensible load and 8.2 kBtu/h latent load. A
summary of the test results is presented in Table 1.
Table 1: Summary of CMA-180 Rack Dishwashing Machine Performance and Heat Loading
Appliance CMA-180 CMA-180-VL
Rated Input (kW) 17.6 18.0
Measured Maximum Energy Rate (kW) 16.8 18.2
Fill and Preheat Time (min) 8.00 8.00
Preheat Energy Consumption (kWh) 1.28 1.28
Idle Energy Rate (kW) 0.68 0.68
Washing Energy Rate (kW) 5.43 5.47
Washing Energy Rate (Wh/rack) 361 475
Washing Water Consumption (gal/rack) 0.82 0.94
Production Capacity (racks/hr) 19.7 15.8
Total Convective Heat Gain to Space (kBtu/h) 21.2 13.0
Sensible Heat Load (kBtu/h) 6.0 4.8
Latent Heat Load (kBtu/h) 15.2 8.2
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Introduction
Background
High temp door-type dishwashing machines have become a necessity in today’s high production commercial
kitchen. These machines are able to wash and sanitize various types of wares and utensils consistently at a me-
dium volume. Dishwashing machine contribution to the total restaurant energy consumption is significant, of-
ten requiring external water heater energy to preheat large volumes of water and bring it up to sanitizing tem-
perature using a built in electric booster heater. Ventilation has been a major issue with dishwashing machines
usually requiring a separate Type II ventilation hood and a rooftop fan to capture the steam generated by the
machine to reduce the heat and humidity in the kitchen. The cost of installing a ventilation system in a new
location or retrofitting an existing location to the specified exhaust flow rate can be very costly. Ventless heat
recovery dishwashing machines have been new to the foodservice industry market and provide an alternative
to installing a dishwashing machine with an external ventilation system. Heat recovery dishwashing machines
also utilize cold water, reducing the water heating load of the restaurant. These appliances are also a signifi-
cant sensible and latent heat source, having a huge impact on the cooling load of a restaurant as well as the
thermal comfort of the restaurant employees.
The ASTM designation ASTM F1696-07 Standard Test Method for Performance of Single Rack, Door-Type
Commercial Dishwashing Machines characterizes dishwashing machine performance by evaluating its energy
and water consumption, washing production capacity and idle energy rate. ASTM appliance performance can
be used to estimate an appliance’s contribution to the energy consumption of an end-user’s kitchen. The
ASTM designation F2474-09 Standard Test Method for Heat Gain to Space Performance of Commercial
Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance Systems characterizes dishwashing machine performance by measuring the
heat gain from the appliance into the space.
The glossary in Appendix A is provided so that the reader has a reference to the terms used in this report.
Objectives
The objective of this report is to examine the operation and performance of the CMA-180 door-type dishwash-
ing machine under the controlled conditions of the ASTM designation F1696-07 Standard Test Method for
Performance of Single Rack, Door-Type Commercial Dishwashing Machines, and ASTM designation F2474-
09 Standard Test Method for Heat Gain to Space Performance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance
Systems. The scope of this testing is as follows:
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1. Verify that the appliances are operating at the manufacturers’ rated energy input.
2. Verify that the appliances are operating at the NSF’s rated water consumption rate.
3. Determine the time and energy required to fill and preheat the dishwashing machine from 140F
water temperature to minimal operational wash tank temperature and until the tank heater ele-
ments cycle off.
4. Characterize the dishwashing machine’s idle energy use.
5. Determine the dishwashing machine’s washing energy rate under a specified ASTM dish loading
scenario.
6. Determine the dishwashing machine’s production capacity for the ASTM dish loading scenario
while maintaining minimum wash tank temperature.
7. Determine the sensible and latent heat gain to space of the dishwashing machine.
Appliance Description
The CMA-180 is an electric, high temp, door-type dishwashing machine with a rated input of 17.6 kW and a
wash tank capacity of 8 gallons. The dishwashing machine features a built in booster heater rated at 12 kW and
an electric resistance heating element inside the wash tank. The pump motor circulates the water during the
wash cycle through two rotating nozzle arms located above and below the dish rack (Figure 2). There is a pan-
el above the wash chamber with two gauges indicating the temperature of the wash tank and the rinse tank as
well as a separate gauge indicating the rinse water pressure. The front panel has an on/off switch as well as
auto fill button; there is a wash cycle counter behind the front panel. The CMA-180-VL is a ventless heat re-
covery version of the CMA-180 dishwashing machine that features a heat exchanger to transfer heat generated
by the wash cycle steam to the incoming cold
water. At the end of each rinse cycle, the heat
recovery fan condenses the steam in the washing
cavity by forcing it through a heat exchanger,
preheating the incoming cold water. The CMA-
180-VL machine has a cold and a hot water con-
nection, whereas the CMA-180 machine has a
hot water connection only. For the heat recovery
machine, the hot water connection is used to ini-
tially fill the wash tank with hot water only. The
incoming cold water is used for the rinse cycle; it
is first preheated by the condensing heat ex- Figure 2: CMA-180 Washing Cavity: Lower Wash and Rinse Arms
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changer and later by the internal booster heater to achieve rinse temperatures. Using cold incoming water re-
duces the load on the restaurant’s external water heater and steam condensation heat recovery reduces the heat
and moisture loading to the kitchen space as compared to a standard dishwasher.
Table 2: CMA-180 Appliance Specifications

Appliance Door-type High Temp Dishwashing Machine
Manufacturer CMA
Model 180 180-VL
Serial Number 207337 206702
Generic Appliance Type Door-type Dishwashing Machine
Total Rated Input 17.6 kW 18.0 kW
Booster Input 12.0 kW 12.0 kW
NSF Rated Rinse Water Consumption 0.82 gal/rack 0.96 gal/rack
Specified Wash Tank Volume 8 gal
Operating Voltage 208 V
Minimum Rated Wash Temperature 155 F
Minimum Rinse Temperature 180 F
On/Off; Autofill; Analog temperature gauges with automatic thermostatic tank
Controls
heater elements
Construction Stainless steel
Washing Cavity Dimensions (W x D x H) 20" x 20" x 17.5”
External Dimensions (W x D x H) 25.5" x 25" x 73.5" 25.5" x 25" x 86"
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Methods and Results
Setup and Instrumentation
FSTC researchers installed the dishwashing machine
in a ventilation lab that was airtight. The dishwashing
machine was placed on the floor with a 12 inch rear
clearance to allow for drain connections. The dishma-
chine was placed under a Type II 5-foot wide, 4-foot
deep wall-mounted canopy hood that was hung 6 feet,
6 inches above the floor. Side-panels were installed on
the hood and all the filters removed (Figure 3). The
floor-drain was connected to the machine by PVC
pipe.
Three temperature trees were spaced three feet apart,

six feet from the back of the hood to monitor the am-
bient air temperature of the room. Each tree had three
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s) shielded
from radiation at the height of 37, 55 and 72 inches
with low airflow fans to maintain a constant velocity Figure 3: CMA-180 Standard Dishwashing Ma-
airstream over the temperature sensors. chine with Installed under the 5 ft hood
The CMA-180 dishwashing machine was installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in a
conditioned test space. The room was maintained at an ambient condition of 75 ± 5°F during testing. Dish-
washing machine energy was measured with equipment listed in Table 3.
Table 3: Testing Equipment Inventory
Equipment Type (ID) Manufacturer Model Measure- Resolution Calibration Next Calibra-
ment Range Date tion Date
Dishwashing Machine Electro Industries Shark 200 0.1 A – 75 A 7.5 Wh 11/13/12 11/13/13
electric meter (ALB 201)
Booster Heater Electric Continental Control WNB-3D- 0 A – 50 A 0.05 Wh 12/13/12 12/13/13
Meter (ALC 309) Systems 240-P
Water Meter (SN: Omega FTB4705 0 – 13 GPM 545 pulses / (Verified NA
10062935) gal. Internally)
10/30/12
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Submerged Type K thermocouples were used to measure the incoming water supply, wash tank and rinse wa-
ter temperatures on both dishwashing machines. Total electric energy was measured using a three-phase cur-
rent transducer meter for the dishwashing machine. Additionally, a portable three-phase current transducer
was mounted inside the dishwasher to separately monitor the energy consumption of the integrated booster
heater. The dishwasher’s water consumption was measured using a verified mechanical paddle wheel style
water meter that generated digital pulses and were output to the computer. The transducers and thermocouple
probes were connected to a computerized data acquisition unit that recorded data every five seconds.
The hood exhaust temperature was measured using an array of 12 RTD’s downstream from the hood and the
supply flow rate was measured using a 16-inch diameter pitot-tube array differential pressure flow station A
separate computer was used to log the exhaust and supply airflow rates, lab pressure differential, tree tempera-
tures and exhaust temperatures at an interval of five seconds for the heat gain calculations.
Measured Energy and Water Input Rate Test

Rated energy input rate is the maximum or peak rate at which
the dishwashing machine consumes energy as specified on the
manufacturer’s nameplate. Measured energy input rate is the
maximum or peak rate of energy consumption, which is record-
ed during a period when the heating elements are fully ener-
gized in the booster heater and the tank heater (such as during
the rinse cycle). Prior to testing, the energy input rate was de-
termined by measuring the energy consumed from the time the
booster heater first began operating until the elements first cy-
cled off. This procedure ensured that the dishwashing machine
was operating within its specified parameters. The measured
energy input rate of the dishwashing machine was 17.1 kW for
the standard CMA-180 version and 18.2 kW for the CMA-180-
VL heat recovery machine which included the heat exchanger
fan energy. This energy consumption was within 3% from the Figure 4: CMA-180 Rinse Cycle Pressure
nameplate rating. The water consumption of a dishwashing machine for a single rack washed is tested by NSF
and listed on the manufacturer’s nameplate. The internal water pressure regulator can be adjusted based on the
potable water pressure to achieve the NSF water consumption rate. The water pressure during the rinse cycle
was adjusted to 15 psi (Figure 4) to achieve a NSF rated water consumption of 0.82 gallons per rack for the
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CMA-180 machine. This water consumption was within 1% from the nameplate rating. The CMA-180-VL
machine was tested at 24 psi rinse pressure to achieve 0.94 gallons per rack, which is within 2% of the 0.96
gallon per rack nameplate rating. Table 4 summarizes the results from the input test.
Preheat and Idle Tests

These tests show how the dishwashing
machine uses energy when it is not wash-
ing dishes, but ready to wash. The preheat
test was conducted at the beginning of a
test day after the dishwashing machine
was stabilized at room temperature over-
night with 140°F water at the inlet of the
machine. The preheat test also includes the
time it takes for the wash tank to fill with
water, and the tank heater elements do not
turn on until the elements are fully sub-
merged. The preheat test recorded the Figure 5: CMA-180 Tank Thermocouple location relative to factory
time and energy required for the ma- temperature probe
chine to reach minimum wash tank
temperature of 155°F rated on the nameplate and also until the tank elements cycle off. The tank temperature
was monitored next to the factory thermocouple located approximately one inch from the bottom (Figure 5).
First, the dishwasher tank’s thermostat was adjusted (Figures 6 and 7) so that the machine was able to maintain
a minimum tank temperature of 155°F after washing three consecutive room temperature racks of dishes filled
with 10 plates each. Data recording began when the dishwashing machine was first turned on, any time delay
before the powering of the elements was included in the test. The tank was filled with 5.3 gallons of 140°F hot
water over a period of 1 minute. During the preheat test, the dishwashing machine reached the minimum tank
temperature of 155°F in 3.75 minutes while consuming 818 Wh of electrical energy. The CMA-180 machine
took 8.00 minutes and 1,230 Wh of tank heater and booster electrical energy from the beginning of the fill to
reach a set tank temperature of 186°F when the tank heater elements turned off. It took 4 minutes for the
booster heater to preheat consuming 587 Wh. The preheat temperature and energy profile can be seen in Fig-
ure 8. Since both machines have the same booster and tank heaters, the preheat energy and time is the same for
both machines when the tank thermostat is set for the same temperature setpoint. Idle energy rate represents
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the energy required to maintain the manufacturer’s set point temperature, which is equivalent to the appli-
ance’s standby losses. After the dishwashing machine was preheated, it was allowed to stabilize for at least one
hour. Time and energy consumption were monitored for an additional three-hour period while maintaining an
operational average temperature of 181°F inside the wash tank. The idle wash tank temperature profile is
shown in Figure 9. The idle energy rate including the booster heater for both CMA-180 and CMA-180-VL
machines while maintaining a ready-to-wash state was 680 W with 569 W going to the tank heater and 111 W
going to the booster. Preheat and idle test results are shown in Table 4.
Figure 6: CMA-180 Adjusted Thermostat Figure 7: CMA-180-VL Adjusted Thermostat
200 40
Wash and Booster Energy Consumed
180 35
Wash Tank Temperature (F)
160
30
140
120 25
(Wh)
100 20
Temperature
80 15
60 Energy
10
40
20 5
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Test Time (min)
Figure 8: Preheat: Tank Temperature and Energy Profile for the CMA-180 Door-type Dishwashing Machine
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188
186
184
182
180
178
176
60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Test Time (min)
Figure 9: Idle Tank Temperature Profile for the CMA-180 Door-type Dishwashing Machine
Table 4: Input, Preheat, and Idle Test Results for the CMA-180 Door-type Dishwashing Machine
Rated Energy Input Rate (kW) 17.60 18.00
Measured Energy Input Rate (kW) 17.07 18.21
Percentage Difference (%) 3.0 1.2
Preheat Duration (min) 8.00
Preheat Electric Energy Consumption (Wh) 1,230
Preheat Temperature at location (°F) 186
Tank Heater Electric Idle Energy Rate (kW) 0.57
Booster Heater Electric Idle Energy Rate (kW) 0.11
Total Electric Idle Energy Rate (kW) 0.68
Average Idle Temperature at location (°F) 181
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Washing Tests
Standard dish racks weighing 4.1 lbs were used for this test and were loaded with ten evenly spaced plates av-
eraging 1.35 lbs. The dishwasher was stabilized by an empty rack, and then was allowed to recover until the
elements cycled off at 184°F. The washing test consisted of washing three sets of racks loaded with 10 dishes
in rapid succession and allowing the wash tank elements to cycle off. The dishwasher door was opened as
soon as the wash cycle light went off. The washed rack of plates was replaced with a new room temperature
rack of 10 plates as quickly as possible. Every third rack of plates was left in the machine during the recovery
period. A total of 6 sets of 3 racks were washed and the first set was discarded for stabilization resulting in 15
racks of dishes used for the washing test. The tank temperature was maintained above 155°F throughout the
entire test. Figure 10 shows the wash tank temperature profile during the entire test.
185
180
175
170
165
160
155
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Test Time (min)
1 empty rack stabilization 3 loaded racks stabilization Test Run
Figure 10: CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Wash Tank Temperature Test Profile
Total dishwasher energy, booster heater energy and water consumption was recorded for each test run. The
CMA-180 standard dishwashing machine demonstrated an average washing energy rate of 5.42 kW throughout
the entire test. The production capacity for the dishwasher was 19.7 racks per hour. The CMA-180-VL heat
recovery dishwasher energy included the heat recovery fan motor which turned on for 29 seconds after the
rinse cycle. Both dishwashing machines recovered to 184°F before the elements cycled off in order to main-
tain the tank temperature above 155° throughout the entire test. The CMA-180-VL heat recovery dishwashing
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machine had a production capacity of 15.8 racks per hour operating at an average wash energy rate of 7.12
kW. CMA-180 used 276 wh of tank heating and pump energy and 86 wh of booster energy per rack washed
using 139°F incoming water. CMA-180-VL used 347 wh of tank heating and pump energy and 128 wh of
booster energy per rack washed using 71°F incoming water. Gas water heating energy was calculated for
CMA-180 standard machine to bring up the water volume used for the washing test from 71°F to 139°F at
65% water heater efficiency which was 713 Btu/rack. Figure 11 shows the wash cycle times for each dish-
washing machine and Table 5 summarizes the results from the dishwashing tests.
100
90
80
70
Cycle Time (sec)
60
fan evacuation
50
rinse
40
wash
30
20
10
0
CMA-180 CMA-180-VL
Figure 11: CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Cycle Duration
Table 5: CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Washing Energy Rate and Production Capacity Test Results
Total Washing Energy Rate (kW) 5.42 7.12
Total Washing Energy Rate (Wh/rack) 361 475
Booster Heater Energy Rate (Wh/rack) 86 128
Gas Water Heating Energy (Btu/rack) 713 0
Washing Water Consumption (gal/rack) 0.82 0.94
Average Supply Water Temperature (°F) 139 71
Average Rinse Water Temperature (°F) 173 179
Minimum Tank Temperature (°F) 156 155
Production Capacity (racks/hr) 19.7 15.8
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Energy Cost Model
The test results can be used to estimate the annual energy consumption for the CMA-180 door type high temp
dishwashing machine in a real-world operation. A simple cost model was developed to calculate the relation-
ship between the various cost components (e.g., preheat, idle, water heating and washing costs) and the annual
operating cost, using the ASTM test data (see Equations 1 and 2 below). Any chemical costs such as detergent
are not included in these calculations. Water heating costs are estimated assuming 65% gas water heater effi-
ciency and 68°F temperature rise, specific weight of water is assumed to be 8.29 lb/gal at an average tempera-
ture of 105°F between 71°F and 139°F using Equation 3.
Eelec, daily = Eelec, h + Eelec , i + (np × Eelec , p ) (Equation 1)
W
Eelec, h = × qelec , h = Eelec, h = W × WPR
PC
 W np × t p 
Eelec, i = qelec , i ×  ton − − 
 PC 60 
  W np × tp  
  + (np × Eelec , p )
W
Eelec, daily = × qelec , h +  qelec , i ×  ton − − (Equation 2)
PC   PC 60  
E gas water heating, daily = 8.29 * W * GPR * 68 / 0.65 (Equation 3)
Where:
E elec,daily = Daily energy consumption (kWh)
W = Number of racks washed per day
PC = Heavy Load Cycle Rate (racks/hr)
q elec,h = Washing and Booster energy rate (kW)
q elec,i = Idle energy rate (kW)
t on = Total time the appliance is on per day (hr)
np = Number of preheats per day
tp = Duration of preheat (min)
E elec,p = Preheat energy (kWh)
E elec,h = Heavy-load washing energy (kWh)
E elec,i = Idle energy (kWh)
WPR = Kilowatt-hours Per Rack including booster energy (kWh/rack)
GPR = Gallons Per Rack
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The model is based on a typical full service restaurant, washing 200 racks of dishes over a 14-hour day, one
preheat per day, 364 days per year (excluding one holiday per year). The costs to air condition and/or venti-
late the associated heat loads from the dishwashers will vary depending on the ventilation rate, climate zone
and the amount of sensible and latent heat that is released into the space. The cost model is based on the min-
imum exhaust airflow rate specified in the International Mechanical Code of 100 cfm per linear foot of hood.
For a 5-foot hood, the annual cost was calculated as part of a PG&E work paper as $1.55 per cfm for the state
of California. The annual cost per cfm was calculated to be $0.73 per cfm based on fan power measurements.
The cost model assumes conditioned makeup air. The calculated annual heating costs of conditioned air are
$0.59 per cfm and the annual cooling costs are $0.23 per cfm based on annual weather data. Operating the
hood at 500 cfm for CMA-180 will not eliminate the entire heat load generated the machine; the rest of the
load would have to be offset by the restaurant’s cooling system. Heat recovery may reduce the need for a ven-
tilation hood if the remaining heat and moisture load is designed into the existing or into additional cooling
capacity of the general HVAC. If the HVAC system is under-sized, the space will become hotter and more
humid. Venting the unit correctly will guarantee heat and moisture removal.
Table 6 summarizes the annual energy consumption and associated energy cost for the dishwashing machine
with different ventilation configurations.
Table 6: CMA-180 Door-type Dishwasher Estimated Energy Consumption and Cost

Preheat Energy (kWh/day) 1.23 1.23
Idle Energy (kWh/day) 2.53 0.82
Washing Energy (kWh/day) 77.20 95.00
Water Heating Energy (kBtu/day) 143 0
Annual Electric Energy (kWh/year) 29,280 35,326
Annual Gas Water Heating Energy (therms/year) 521 0
Annual Fan Energy Cost ($/year)a 365 0
Annual Makeup Air Heating and Cooling Costs ($/year)b 410 0
Annual Cost ($/year)c 5,688 5,299
a Fan energy costs are based on a 500 cfm installed ventilation flow rate and an annual cost of $0.73 per cfm
b Air conditioning costs are based on the state of California weather data with $0.59/cfm annual heating and $0.23/cfm cooling costs
c Dishwashing energy costs are based on $0.15/kWh and $1.00/therm
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Heat Load Tests
These tests determined the heat load to the space from the both CMA-180 and CMA-180-VL dishwashing ma-
chines. The heat load to space is divided into two components: the convective heat that rises as hot air and
steam from the machine and the radiation that is emitted by the hot surface of the machine by virtue of the
temperature and emissivity. Convective heat can be further broken down into latent and sensible components
to separate the dehumidification load on the space cooling system. For un-hooded appliances such as the vent-
less dishwashing machine, both components load the kitchen space. The radiation is typically felt directly on
the skin and through the clothing of the operator, whereas the convective heat usually circulates within the
space and should be absorbed by the kitchen HVAC system.
The calculations used to determine the amount of convective heat load from the dishwashing machine were
derived by applying existing standards. These standards included ASTM F1696-07 Standard Test Method for
Performance of Single Rack, Door-Type Commercial Dishwashing Machines, and ASTM F2474-09 Standard
Test Method for Heat Gain to Space Performance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance Systems.
With the dishwashing machine operating under a canopy hood that exhausted outside the laboratory, the dry
bulb temperatures, dew point temperatures, and airflow rates were measured for the exhaust and makeup air
streams. From these measurements, the enthalpy and heat loads were calculated and averaged over a one-hour
period.
The hood operated at a nominal exhaust rate of 1700 cfm in order to ensure complete capture and containment
of the thermal plume. Capture and containment of the effluent was visually verified using a Schlieren camera
system. The lab was airtight for the heat gain tests, and a supply fan provided low velocity air (< 60 fpm) to the
room through floor standing displacement diffusers. The supply flow rate was balanced to maintain a pressure
differential between the inside and the outside of the lab no greater than 0.01 inches of water throughout any
heat gain test.
The laboratory energy balance is shown in Figure 12. The calculations that were applied are shown in Equa-
tions (4) through (6).
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Primary
Flow Makeup Air Exhaust
Measurement Air
Qexhaust
tdb-exhaust
tdpt-exhaust
Eexhaust
Eradiation Canopy Hood

Econvective
Emua
Qmua Eappliance
tdb-mua
tdpt-mua
Ewater-out Ewater-in
Figure 12: Laboratory Energy Balance Diagram
Energy Balance
E mua –E exh –E radiation +E appliance +E water inlet –E water drain =0 (4)
Where:
E mua is the energy in the makeup air stream
E exh is the energy in the exhaust air streams
E appliance is the energy input to the dishwasher
E water inlet is the energy in the makeup hot water to the dishwasher
E water drain is the energy in the water overflow from the dishwasher down the drain
The convective heat loads as measured in the exhaust airstream are calculated by:
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Convective Loads
q space-sensible load = 1.08 Q exh (T db-exh - T db-mua ) (5)
q space-latent load = 4840 Q exh (W exh - W mua ) (6)
Where:
q space-sensible load is the convective sensible heat load to the space in Btu/h
q space-latent load is the convective latent heat load to the space in Btu/h
Q exh is the volumetric flow rate of the exhaust air stream in cfm
T db-mua the dry bulb temperature of the makeup air stream in °F
T db-exh is the dry bulb temperature of the exhaust air stream in °F
W mua is the humidity ratio of the makeup air stream in pound of water per pound of dry air
W exh is the humidity ratio of the exhaust air stream in pound of water per pound of dry air
The total heat load (convective and radiant) to the space measured from an un-hooded dishwashing machine is
the appliance’s measured energy rate (plug load) plus the energy in the supplied water to the unit minus the
energy in the drain water. The convective load was calculated directly from the temperature rise of ambient air
to exhaust air conditions and the exhaust flow rate. The convective load was split into sensible and latent com-
ponents by measuring humidity using a chilled mirror dew point transducer and temperatures using RTD
measurement in the exhaust air stream.
The heat gain to space was measured for the CMA-180 standard dishwashing machine during idle conditions,
as well as for the CMA-180-VL ventless heat recovery unit. The sensible convective load from both CMA-180
standard and CMA-180-VL heat recovery dishwashing machines during closed door idle conditions was 2,000
Btu/h and the radiant load was 300 Btu/h.
Heat load tests were also conducted during ASTM washing conditions. The dishwasher was stabilized by run-
ning five consecutive empty racks, and then was allowed to recover until the elements cycled off at 184°F.
The washing test consisted of washing three sets of racks loaded with 10 dishes in rapid succession and allow-
ing the wash tank elements to cycle off. The dishwasher door was opened as soon as the wash cycle light went
off. The washed rack of plates was replaced with a new room temperature rack of 10 plates as quickly as pos-
sible. Every third rack of plates was left in the machine during the recovery period. A total of 6 sets of 3 racks
were washed and the first set was discarded for stabilization resulting in 15 racks of dishes used for the wash-
ing test. The tank temperature was maintained above 155°F throughout the entire test. The convective heat
load was separated into sensible and latent energy. Results of the tests are shown in Figure 13.
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25,000
21,200
20,000
Convective Heat Load [Btu/h]
15,000
13,000
15,200
Latent
Sensible
10,000
8,200
5,000
6,000
4,800
0
CMA-180 CMA-180-VL
Figure 13: Latent and Sensible Convective Heat Loads During ASTM Washing Conditions for the CMA-180 and
CMA-180VL dishwashing machines
Comparing the CMA-180 dish washing machine without heat recovery to the CMA-180-VL Condensing Unit,
the total convective load was reduced by 8,200 Btu/h, or 39%, from 21,200 Btu/h to 13,000 Btu/h during
ASTM testing. Without the condensing effect from the heat recovery unit, the latent load was 15,200 Btu/h
from the standard high temperature sanitizing machine. The same machine with a Condensing Unit generated a
latent load of 4,800 Btu/h. The condensing unit reduced the latent load by 7,000 Btu/h, or 46%. The sensible
load was reduced by 1,200 Btu/h, from 6,000 Btu/h to 4,800 Btu/h during ASTM testing.
Heat load tests were also conducted during ASHRAE washing conditions as described in ASHRAE research
project 1362 Revised Heat Gain and Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates from Typical Commercial Cook-
ing Appliances. A standard dish rack with 10 plates was washed continuously for 20 dishwashing cycles with-
out allowing plates to cool down. Each test cycle was 2 minutes for both CMA-180 and CMA-180-VL dish-
washing machine. The convective heat load was separated into sensible and latent energy. Results of the tests
are shown in Figure 14.
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35,000
29,700
30,000
25,000
Convective Heat Load [Btu/h]
20,000
22,100
13,900 Latent
15,000 Sensible
10,000 8,100
5,000
7,600
5,800
0
CMA-180 CMA-180-VL
Figure 14: Latent and Sensible Convective Heat Loads During ASHRAE Simulated Washing Conditions for the
CMA-180 and CMA-180VL dishwashing machines
Comparing the CMA-180 dish washing machine without the Heat Recovery to the CMA-180-VL Condensing
Unit, the total convective load was reduced by 15,800 Btu/h, or 53%, from 29,700 Btu/h to 13,900 Btu/h dur-
ing ASHRAE testing. Without the condensing effect from the condensing unit, the latent load was 22,100
Btu/h from the standard high temperature sanitizing machine. The same machine with a Condensing Unit gen-
erated a latent load of 8,100 Btu/h. The condensing unit reduced the latent load by 14,000 Btu/h, or 63%. Dur-
ing ASHRAE testing, the sensible load was reduced by 1,800 Btu/h.
During testing conditions, both CMA-180 and CMA-180-VL dishwashers were tested under a hood operating
at 1700 cfm. In a restaurant environment the CMA-180 standard dishwashing machine is recommended to be
installed under a Type II hood operating at the same flow rate as tested, capturing and removing 21,200 Btu/h
of the machine’s convective heat load. The CMA-180-VL ventless heat recovery machine could be installed
without a hood, but the restaurant’s ventilation system must be capable of absorbing the 13,000 Btu/h of the
machine’s convective heat load. Additionally, in all the dishwashing configurations, the restaurant’s air condi-
tioning system must be capable of offsetting the radiant heatgain of the dishwashing machine.
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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Aspirated Temperature Measurement
Idle Energy Rate (kW or Btu/h)
Temperature measurement with low velocity air flowing over
it typically provided by a fan. The rate of energy consumption by an appliance per hour
while it is “holding” or maintaining a stabilized operating
condition or temperature.
CFM
Volumetric flow rate - Cubic Feet per Minute Load, Convective or Radiant
The rate at which heat must be removed from the space to
maintain a constant space air temperature.
Convection (kW or Btu/h)
The rate of thermal energy transfer between air in motion and a Measured Energy Input Rate (kW, Btu/h, or kBtu/h)
bounding surface when the two are at different temperatures. The peak rate at which an appliance will consume energy,
typically measured during preheat (i.e. the period of operation
Cooking Energy (Btu, kWh) when all burners or elements are “on”). Does not include
The total energy consumed by an appliance as it is used to energy used for appliance controls.
cook a food product under specified test conditions.
Operative Temperature (°F)
Cooking Energy Rate (kW, Btu/h, or kBtu/h)
The temperature of the ambient air plus a temperature incre-
Average rate of energy consumption, in hours, during a cook-
ment that measures the effectiveness of the incident radiant
ing test.
heating on occupants.
Dew Point Temperature (°F)
Plug Load
The temperature at which a body of air becomes saturated,
The power requirement of an appliance, usually measured at
holding all the water it can hold. Any further cooling or addi-
the plug.
tion of water vapor results in condensation.
Preheat Energy (kWh, Wh or Btu)
Dry Bulb Temperature (°F)
The total amount of energy consumed by an appliance during
The temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely ex-
the preheat period (from ambient temperature to the specified
posed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture.
thermostat set point).
Effluent Preheat Energy Rate (°F/min)
The emissions generated by cooking appliances during their The rate, in degrees Fahrenheit per minute, at which the ap-
operation, such as convective heat, moisture vapor, products of pliance increases temperature during preheat.
combustion, smoke and particulate matter.
Preheat Time (min)
Emissivity The time required for an appliance to heat from the ambient
The relative ability of its surface to emit energy by radiation. It room temperature (75 ± 5°F) to a specified (and calibrated)
is the ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy operating temperature or thermostat set point.
radiated by a black body at the same temperature.
Production Capacity (lb/h)
Maximum rate, in pounds per hour, at which an appliance can
Enthalpy
bring a specified product to a specified “cooked” condition.
Heat content or total heat, including both sensible and latent
heat Radiation (kW or Btu/h)
The rate of thermal energy emitted by a surface dependent on
FPM
its temperature and emissivity.
Velocity – Feet Per Minute
Rated Energy Input Rate (kW, W or Btu/h)
Food Product
Maximum or peak rate at which an appliance consumes ener-
A type of product (eg. chicken, potatoes) designated by a gy, as rated by manufacturer and specified on the nameplate.
cooking standard and prepared according to a test method
which is used to determine an appliance’s cooking perfor- RTD
mance. Resistance Temperature Detector.
HVAC
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
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Schlieren
Imaging system based on the refractive index of fluids at con-
trasting temperatures.
Set Point (°F)

Targeted temperature set by appliance controls.
Test Method
A definitive procedure for the identification, measurement and
evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or proper-
ties of a material, product system, or service that produces a
test result.
Typical Day
A sample day of average appliance usage based on observa-
tions and/or operator interviews. Used to develop an energy
cost model for an appliance.
Uncertainty
Measure of systematic and precision errors in specified instru-
mentation, or measure of repeatability of a reported test result.
Idle Temperature (°F)

The temperature of the cook zone (either selected by the appli-
ance operator or specified for a controlled test) that is main-
tained by the appliance under an idle condition.
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Appendix B: Appliance Specifications
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Additional References
[ASTM] American Society for Testing and Materials. 2004. Designation F1361-07: Standard Test Method for
Performance of Single Rack, Door-Type Commercial Dishwashing Machines. In: Annual Book of ASTM
Standards. Volume 15.12, Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems; Food Service Equipment. West
Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International.
[ASTM] American Society for Testing and Materials. 2009. Designation F2474-09: Standard Test Method for
Heat Gain to Space Performance of Commercial Kitchen Ventilation/Appliance Systems. In: Annual Book of
ASTM Standards. Volume 15.12, Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems; Food Service Equip-
ment. West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM International.
[ASHRAE] American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, 2008. Research Pro-
ject 1362 Revised Heat Gain and Capture and Containment Exhaust Rates from Typical Commercial Cooking
Appliances. Atlanta, GA.
International Code Council, 2012. International Mechanical Code. Washington, D.C.
Pacific Gas & Electric, 2012. Work Paper PGECOFST116 Commercial Kitchen Demand Ventilation Con-
trols. San Francisco, CA.
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CMA-180 / CMA-180-VL Dishwashing Machine Expanded

Fisher-Nickel, Inc. All rights reserved.  2013

The CMA-180 is a door-type high temp electric dishwashing

Table 2: CMA-180 Appliance Specifications

Three temperature trees were spaced three feet apart,

Table 3: Testing Equipment Inventory

Measured Energy and Water Input Rate Test

Preheat and Idle Tests

Figure 6: CMA-180 Adjusted Thermostat Figure 7: CMA-180-VL Adjusted Thermostat

1 empty rack stabilization 3 loaded racks stabilization Test Run

Figure 11: CMA-180 Dishwashing Machine Cycle Duration

Eelec, daily = Eelec, h + Eelec , i + (np × Eelec , p ) (Equation 1)

E gas water heating, daily = 8.29 * W * GPR * 68 / 0.65 (Equation 3)

Table 6: CMA-180 Door-type Dishwasher Estimated Energy Consumption and Cost

Eradiation Canopy Hood

Figure 12: Laboratory Energy Balance Diagram

E mua –E exh –E radiation +E appliance +E water inlet –E water drain =0 (4)

q space-latent load = 4840 Q exh (W exh - W mua ) (6)

Set Point (°F)

Idle Temperature (°F)

International Code Council, 2012. International Mechanical Code. Washington, D.C.

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