ASTM F3215-22

Standard Specification for Food Waste Dehydrators

ABSTRACT
This specification applies to dehydrators intended for removing liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed food scraps and limited amounts of cardboard, paper, and biodegradable food service ware. Dehydrators shall be of the following type, size, and options as specified:
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers dehydrators intended for removing liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed food scraps and limited amounts of cardboard, paper, and biodegradable food service ware.  
1.2 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 13, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2022
• ICS: 13.030.40 - Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment
• Technical Committee: F26 - Food Service Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F26.01 - Cleaning and Sanitation Equipment

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F437-24 - Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Refers: ASTM F439-24 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Refers: ASTM A53/A53M-24 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM A6/A6M-24 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM A532/A532M-10(2023) - Standard Specification for Abrasion-Resistant Cast Irons
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM A240/A240M-23a - Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM A126-04(2023) - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM A6/A6M-23 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM D3951-18(2023) - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM A436-84(2020) - Standard Specification for Austenitic Gray Iron Castings
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020
• Refers: ASTM B43-20 - Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM F104-11(2020) - Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM A532/A532M-10(2019) - Standard Specification for Abrasion-Resistant Cast Irons
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM D2287-19 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM A126-04(2019) - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019

Overview

ASTM F3215-22: Standard Specification for Food Waste Dehydrators establishes requirements for the design, performance, and construction of equipment intended for the removal of liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed food scraps and limited quantities of cardboard, paper, and biodegradable food service ware. Published by ASTM International, this specification provides guidance to manufacturers, purchasers, and users to ensure quality, safety, and reliability in food waste dehydration equipment.

The standard emphasizes the use of corrosion-resistant materials, proper construction methods, safety features, and adherence to relevant electrical and environmental guidelines. ASTM F3215-22 supports organizations in waste reduction, promoting sustainability and effective waste management practices in food service, hospitality, and commercial settings.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability: Defines the types of food waste and biodegradable materials suitable for dehydration, and specifies equipment capacity categories.
• Material Requirements: Outlines acceptable materials such as corrosion-resistant steels, alloys, plastics, and finishes necessary to ensure durability and sanitary operation.
• Design and Construction: Provides specifications for critical components (e.g., tanks, shafts, paddles, condensers, heaters, motors, and casters), requiring that equipment is ready for installation, safe, cleanable, and robust.
• Safety and Electrical Compliance: Requires adherence to safety guidelines, including the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and UL 508A for control equipment.
• Performance and Testing: Details basic operational test methods to ensure capacity and leak-free operation, with future provisions for energy performance testing.
• Identification and Documentation: Mandates permanent machine identification and instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance according to ASTM F760.
• Packaging and Quality Assurance: Specifies packaging standards (ASTM D3951) and quality responsibility, ensuring equipment arrives intact and ready for use.

Applications

Food waste dehydrators designed under ASTM F3215-22 are vital in a range of settings:

• Commercial kitchens, restaurants, and hotels: For efficient, on-site reduction of food waste volume and weight, supporting hygienic disposal and cost savings on waste hauling.
• Institutional facilities: Such as universities, hospitals, or correctional facilities, where large quantities of organic waste are generated daily, requiring reliable waste volume management.
• Food processing plants: Assisting in managing biodegradable by-products, ensuring cleaner and more sustainable operations.
• Sustainable waste programs: Organizations implementing zero-waste or composting initiatives benefit from dehydrated waste's reduced odor and pathogen risk, as well as enhanced transport and storage convenience.

By facilitating controlled, consistent dehydration of a variety of food and biodegradable materials, compliance with ASTM F3215-22 enables organizations to improve operational sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and meet regulatory best practices.

Related Standards

When implementing or specifying food waste dehydrators in line with ASTM F3215-22, consider the following related standards for materials and installation:

• ASTM A240/A240M: Stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip requirements
• ASTM A276, A554, A582/A582M: Stainless steel bars, tubes, and free-machining steels
• ASTM A53/A53M: Welded and seamless steel pipe standards
• ASTM B43, B75: Brass pipe and copper tube specification
• ASTM D2000, D2287, F104: Gasket, seal, and polymer material requirements
• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code): Electrical installation and safety standards
• UL 508/508A: Industrial control equipment standards
• ASTM F760: Food service equipment manuals and documentation
• ASTM D3951: Packaging and commercial packing material practices

Adhering to these interconnected standards enhances product reliability, user safety, and regulatory compliance in food waste management systems.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3215 −22
Standard Specification for
Food Waste Dehydrators
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3215; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
1.1 This specification covers dehydrators intended for re-
Vessels and for General Applications
moving liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed
A269 Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic
food scraps and limited amounts of cardboard, paper, and
Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
biodegradable food service ware.
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
1.2 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
A436 Specification for Austenitic Gray Iron Castings
regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are
A505 Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Alloy, Hot-
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for
information only and are not considered standard.
A513 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
test method portion, Section 13, of this specification: This
A519 Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Mechanical Tubing
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
A532/A532M Specification for Abrasion-Resistant Cast
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
Irons
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
A554 Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical
regulatory limitations prior to use.
Tubing
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
A582/A582M Specification for Free-Machining Stainless
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Steel Bars
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
A681 Specification for Tool Steels Alloy
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
B43 Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Sizes
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
B75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube (Metric)
B0075_B0075M
2. Referenced Documents
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
motive Applications
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2287 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Mold-
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
ing and Extrusion Compounds
A29/A29M SpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforSteel
Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought D3915 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Com-
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless pounds for Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Pressure
Applications (Withdrawn 2015)
A126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves,
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materi-
als
F437 Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food
Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.01 on
Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
Cleaning and Sanitation Equipment.
F439 Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
Current edition approved April 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally
(CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F3215 – 16. DOI:
10.1520/F3215-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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F3215 − 22
F441/F441M Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chlo- 5.1.1 Title, number, and date of publication for this speci-
ride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 fication.
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
5.1.2 Classification of size and type.
2.2 NFPA Standard:
5.1.3 Electrical power supply voltage range (see 9.1).
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
5.1.4 Spare and maintenance parts required.
2.3 UL Standard:
UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
6. Materials
6.1 Unless otherwise specified, dehydrators shall be fabri-
3. Terminology
cated of materials as specified below. Materials shall be free
3.1 Definitions:
from defects, which would adversely affect the performance or
3.1.1 dehydrator, n—a device intended for the removal of
maintainability of individual components or the overall assem-
liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed food
bly. The unit shall be manufactured for cleanability.
scraps and limited amounts of cardboard, paper, and biode-
6.1.1 Corrosion-Resistant Steel—Shall conform to the re-
gradable food service wear.
quirements of any 200, 300 or 400 series steel specified in
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Waste material is loaded into a me-
Specification A240/A240M, Specification A276, Specification
chanically agitated tank which is heated, via immersion heaters
A554, and Specification A582/A582M.
in an oil bath, to evaporate any liquid contained in the waste
6.1.2 Corrosion-Resisting Material—Corrosion-resisting
product. The evaporated liquid is conveyed by a closed-loop
material is other than corrosion resistant steel that is equivalent
blower system through a condenser. The condensate is then
in the dehydrator application.
drained to a sanitary sewer system and the dry air is reheated
6.1.3 Abrasion-Resistant Cast Iron—Shall conform to the
and pumped back into the dehydrator tank to accept more
requirements specified in Specification A532/A532M.
evaporated liquid. Dehydrators are not intended for processing
6.1.4 Austenitic Cast Iron—Shall conform to the require-
glass, china, metal, wood, clam, or oyster shells. Dehydrators
ments specified in Specifications A436 and A276.
may consist of the following principal parts: tank, motor,
6.1.5 Copper Tube—Shall conform to the requirements
agitator paddles, condenser, heaters, blower, condensate pump,
specified in Specification B75.
discharge door, input door, and casters.
6.1.6 Brass Pipe—Shall conform to the requirements speci-
4. Classification
fied in Specification B43.
6.1.7 Alloy Steel—Shall conform to the requirements speci-
4.1 General—Dehydrators shall be of the following type,
fied in Specifications A6/A6M, A29/A29M, A505, A513,
size, and options as specified.
A519, and A681.
4.2 Type, Size, and Options:
6.1.8 Black and Galvanized Pipe—Shall conform to the
4.2.1 Type A—Capable of processing up to 140 lb (63.6 kg)
requirements specified in Specification A53/A53M.
per day.
6.1.9 Gaskets and Seals—Shall conform to the requirements
4.2.2 Type B—Capable of processing 141 to 240 lb (64.1 to
specified in Specification D2287, and Classifications D2000
109.1 kg) per day.
and F104.
4.2.3 Type C—Capable of processing 250 lb (113.6 kg) per
6.1.10 Stainless Steel Pipe—Shall conform to the require-
day.
ments specified in Specification A269.
4.2.4 Type D—Capable of processing 650 lb (295.4 kg) per
6.1.11 Plastic Piping and Fittings—Shall conform to the
day.
requirements specified in Specifications D3915, F437, F439,
4.2.5 Type E—Capableofprocessing900to1100lb(40.9to
and F441/F441M.
500 kg) per day.
4.2.6 Type F—Capabl
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Designation: F3215 − 16 F3215 − 22
Standard Specification for
Food Waste Dehydrators
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3215; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers dehydrators intended for removing liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed food scraps
and limited amounts of cardboard, paper, and biodegradable food service ware.
1.2 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values stated in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 13, of this specification: This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A29/A29M Specification for General Requirements for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
A240A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
Vessels and for General Applications
A269 Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A436 Specification for Austenitic Gray Iron Castings
A505 Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for
A513 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
A519 Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
A532/A532M Specification for Abrasion-Resistant Cast Irons
A554 Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
A582/A582M Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F26.01 on Cleaning
and Sanitation Equipment.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016April 1, 2022. Published November 2016April 2022. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as
F3215 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/F3215-16.10.1520/F3215-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F3215 − 22
A681 Specification for Tool Steels Alloy
B43 Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes
B75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube (Metric) B0075_B0075M
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
D2287 Classification System and Basis for Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and
Extrusion Compounds
D3915 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds for
Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Pressure Applications (Withdrawn 2015)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
F437 Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
F439 Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
F441/F441M Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
F760 Specification for Food Service Equipment Manuals
2.2 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
2.3 UL Standard:
UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 dehydrator, n—a device intended for the removal of liquid by evaporation from processed or unprocessed food scraps and
limited amounts of cardboard, paper, and biodegradable food service wear.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Waste material is loaded into a mechanically agitated tank which is heated, via immersion heaters in an oil bath, to evaporate any
liquid contained in the waste product. The evaporated liquid is conveyed by a closed-loop blower system through a condenser. The
condensate is then drained to a sanitary sewer system and the dry air is reheated and pumped back into the dehydrator tank to
accept more evaporated liquid. Dehydrators are not intended for processing glass, china, metal, wood, clam, or oyster shells.
Dehydrators may consist of the following principal parts: tank, motor, agitator paddles, condenser, heaters, blower, condensate
pump, discharge door, input door, and casters.
4. Classification
4.1 General—Dehydrators shall be of the following type, size, and options as specified.
4.2 Type, Size, and Options:
4.2.1 Type A—Capable of processing up to 140 lb (63.6 kg) per day.
4.2.2 Type B—Capable of processing 141 to 240 lb (64.1 to 109.1 kg) per day.
4.2.3 Type C—Capable of processing 250 lb (113.6 kg) per day.
4.2.4 Type D—Capable of processing 650 lb (295.4 kg) per day.
4.2.5 Type E—Capable of processing 900 to 1100 lb (40.9 to 500 kg) per day.
4.2.6 Type F—Capable of processing 2200 lb (1000 kg) per day.
4.2.7 Type G—Capable of processing 3300 lb (1500 kg) per day.
4.3 All equipment of the same model designation and options on the same purchase order shall have component interchangeability
for serviceability.
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5. Ordering Information
5.1 Purchasers should select the preferred options permitted in this specification and include the following information in
procurement documents:
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of publication for this specification.
5.1.2 Classification of size and type.
5.1.3 Electrical power supply voltage range (see 9.1).
5.1.4 Spare and maintenance parts required.
6. Materials
6.1 Unless otherwise specified, dehydrators shall be fabricated of materials as specified below. Materials shall be free from defects,
which would adversely affect the performance or maintainability of individual components or the overall assembly. The unit shall
be manufactured for cleanability.
6.1.1 Corrosion-Resistant Steel—Shall conform to the requirements of any 200, 300 or 400 series steel specified in Specification
A240A240/A240M, Specification A276, Specification A554, and Specification A582/A582M.
6.1.2 Corrosion-Resisting Material—Corrosion-resisting material is other than corrosion resistant steel that is equivalent in the
dehydrator application.
6.1.3 Abrasion-Resistant Cast Iron—Shall conform to the requirements specified in Specification A532/A532M.
6.1.4 Austenitic Cast Iron—Shall conform to the requirements specified in S
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