Equipment - Factors

affecting selection

Dr.K.Anusuya Devi
Attractiveness
Source of Supply
1. Right size for the space
2. Serves the purpose
3. Easy to use & clean
4. Performs more than one function
5. Mobile for cleaning
6. Save space, time, energy (I); money (Long
run)
7. Increase productivity
8. Fuel consumption - bills
9. Constant supervision
 Size & Type of Establishment

● Well planned Menu ● Q is affected by Q

● No. & Size of portions processing
● Quantity of food requires ● Ability of Employees - H,
processing - M & M Use S & E
● Market survey - capacity - ● Prepare a list with size &
production capacity per capacity
min/ hrs ● No. of times E is used per
day - cost?
Size & Type of Establishment…….

● Space Availability - S, S, C
● Smaller Floor/ Size of Est - M,M & M;Flat packed & stored;
● Heavier Serving E of Large capacities - Hostel, …...?
● Cafeteria - ?
● Possibility of future expansions - Huge investment - 5-10 years
Menu

● Form of Food P
● Fried Snacks & Bvgs - ?
● Ready Baked items - ?
● Pans Sizes & capacities
○ Half Size- 6.5cm depth (5L); Quarter Size-(2.5L)
○ Half Size- 10cm depth (8L); Quarter Size-(4L)

Less Menu - Quality food, less service staff, P customer care

More Menu - ?
Usage

● Fulfill Specific Purpose

● Efficient - P, P, C, C
Utility of Deisgn

Temperature indicators

Warning Lights

Graded temp not H, M, L

Frequency of Use

Vending liquid ingredients

-milk,oil, bvgs
Price

Depreciation rate & return on

investment rate

Impact - S, S, S, S for wear & tear

Cost - initial, installation,

recurring cost- operation, care &
M
Ease of Installation, Maintenance & Operation
● Simplicity of construction
● Easy to operate
● Maintain H, S, S
● Factors - rounded edges, proper grounding, insulation,
plumbing
● Special Equipments
● Sophisticated Autocontrols - skills?
Safety Sharp Edges

Movable parts
Heavy Equipment
Crevices - dirt, dust, microbes
Sharp tools
Food incinerators - 150 - 700 kg/
Glass & Cutlery
hour
Large volume of foods
Compactors - 5-1 compaction in
Electricity 25 seconds
Gas, Steam, hot & cold water Doors - open opposite
Econom
y
● Amount of F - E, G, K,
C
● Operating Cost - I, C &
M
● Spare parts - import?
● Custom built?
Ease of Cleaning
● Non

- corrosive

- toxic

- absorbent

● Heat & moisture stable

Copper

● Freq polishing & needs

replacement - nickel/ tin
lining
● Heavy
● Heat Conductivity
Aluminium
● Easy Fabrication
● Storage bins, Service carts,
trays, trolleys, cooking E & U
● Light Wt, hard, durable, non-
corrosive
● Discoloured - acid, alkali, Fe
● Anodised Al
● Teflon bases?
Galvanized Steel &
Iron
● Kaadai, Skillets, Griddles, Frying
pans,cooking ranges
● Coated with Zinc - avoid C
● Low cost
● Repair & Replacement is high -
Short Life
● Unattractive
9 Micro habits will help you achieve your goals
● Delay Your Reactions
● Push Yourself to Complete a Task When You Don’t Feel Like It
● Spend a Day Away From Social Media
● Prepare Your Next Day the Night Before
● Eat Mindfully
● Use a Timer for Your Tasks - Pomodoro technique
● Place Your Phone on the Opposite Side of the Room
● Set a Spending Waiting Period
● Write Down Every Idea
Non - Corrosive Metals
● Alloys of Nickel,Copper,
Stainless Steel
● Fe, Ni, Cr - Heavy duty E
● Easy F, N-C, Reasonable
C, decorative effects
● A, E to C, S resistant, non
reactive with foods,
Silver

Silver plated - service

Frequent Polishing

Periodic Plating

Not economical
Glass or
Ceramic

Food & Bvg Service

G - corrosion resistant
 Polyethylene
Storage of foods & water

Light & easy to handle

Less expensive

Longer life

Non denting & Leak Proof

Non corrosive & rust proof

Reusable & resealable

Hygienic & Washable

Mud Pots