Household Equipment and Kitchen Design (Theory)

Paper Code: 
HSC-503
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • This course will enable the students to understand different types of kitchen equipments and tools available.
  • Principles of kitchen planning.
     
9.00
Unit I: 
Base Material Used for Household Equipment

Base Material Used for Household Equipment                                                                 

  • Finishes – Mechanical and applied
  • Selection, use, care and maintenance of household equipment-chimney, refrigerator, air conditioner, geyser, washing machine, iron, cooking range, dish washer, food  processor, microwave
9.00
Unit II: 
Kitchen as an Important Unit of a House
  • Characteristics of a good kitchen
  • Functions performed in a Kitchen
  • Types of a Kitchen – ‘L’ shaped, ‘U’ shaped, parallel, two wall or one wall kitchens
  •  Dimensions of kitchen
  • Work centers and work triangle

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Principles of Kitchen Planning
  • Orientation and location
  • Size and shape
  • Ventilation and light
  • Effect of family type
  • Cost and aesthetics
  • Storage needs
  • Work centers and work triangle
  • Color and safety
     
9.00
Unit IV: 
Kitchen Geometry
  • Work surface – laminated work surface(heat, scratching, stains ,cleaning, corner joints, sealing to walls), granite work surface, Techistone/Quartz work surface, Corian work surface, solid wood surface(routine care and things to be avoided)

 

  • Care and maintenance of cabinets
  • Care and maintenance of floor
  •  Care and maintenance of doors and windows
9.00
Unit V: 
Kitchen Toolsand storage
  • Factors considered while selecting tools
  • Hand operated tools and their locations
  • Principles of kitchen storage
Essential Readings: 
  1. Varghese, M.A. Atreya, N. Bhatnagar, A. and Chatterjee, L.: Ergonomics in kitchen design, Bombay: Deptt of P.G. studies and Research in Home Science
  2. Bela bhargava, home management and family welfare
References: 
  1. Ehren Kraz F., Inhamn, L. L. – Equipment in the home, New York, Harper and Row Publishers.
  2. Household Equipment Manuals; SNDT Women’s College, Bombay.
  3. Peet L.J. and Arnold M.G., (1970) Household Equipment; New York; John Wiely and Sons.
  4. Van Zante H. (1970); Household Equipment Principles; New York; Prentice Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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