Describes a modern laboratory facility that has been used for the development and application of a standard test method for the performance and evaluation of exhaust hoods for commercial cooking appliances. States an airtight room was constructed with accommodation for testing combinations of exhaust hoods and appliances. Notes the computer controls and data acquisition facilities provided for the semi-automated operation of the facility.

KEYWORDS: year 1995, Laboratory testing, kitchens, commercial, equipment, exhaust hoods