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Ventilation Basics Ventilation Basics ––How Do Your Pigs Feel?How Do Your Pigs Feel?
Amy Woods, DVMAmy Woods, DVMRensselaer Swine Services, P.C.Rensselaer Swine Services, P.C.
Purposes of VentilationPurposes of Ventilation
Control temperature and humidityControl temperature and humidityControl dust and gas levelsControl dust and gas levelsProvide adequate oxygenProvide adequate oxygenProvide optimal animal Provide optimal animal environment and worker comfortenvironment and worker comfort
* The effective environmental temperature (EET) is the actual ai* The effective environmental temperature (EET) is the actual air temperature r temperature adjusted for effects of draft, flooring type, building insulatioadjusted for effects of draft, flooring type, building insulation and supplemental n and supplemental
cooling. The EET is what pigs really feel.cooling. The EET is what pigs really feel.
Recommended Effective Environmental Temperature* For Pigs
50
60
70
80
90
100
10 25 40 55 70 85 100
115
130
145
160
175
190
205
220
235
250
Pig Weight (lbs.)
Effe
ctiv
e En
viro
nmen
tal
Tem
pera
ture
* (o F)
Temperature ControlTemperature Control
Factors Affecting Factors Affecting EffectiveEffectiveEnvironmental TemperatureEnvironmental Temperature
-13Poor-3Moderate-1High
Building insulation-18300 ft/min (3.4 mph)-1390 ft/min (1.0 mph)-730 ft/min (0.34 mph)
Draft
Change in EET (0F)Environmental Factor
-10Sprinkler-10Drip coolers-6Fogger/mister-5Cool cells
Cooling Systems-18Wet concrete-9Uncoated steel wire-9Dry concrete-7Plastic slats-7Plastic coated wire+5Lying mat+7Straw
Flooring Type
Change in EET (0F)Environmental Factor
Measuring TemperatureMeasuring Temperature
High/low thermometersHigh/low thermometersKnow how to read!Know how to read!Remember to reset!Remember to reset!
Current Temperature
(70oF)
Lowest Temperature
(52oF)
Highest Temperature
(82oF)
Also remember to rely on the behavior of the pigs as an indicator of their
comfort!!!
Temperature Probe PlacementTemperature Probe Placement
Temperature probesTemperature probesEnsure proper placementEnsure proper placement
Near pig levelNear pig levelNot in front of inlet or Not in front of inlet or heaterheaterNot in PVC tubeNot in PVC tube
Relative HumidityRelative Humidity
Goal: 50Goal: 50--70%70%Can be measured with a Can be measured with a thermohydrometerthermohydrometerOnly measure when minimum Only measure when minimum ventilation is runningventilation is runningMay have probes attached to controllersMay have probes attached to controllers
Probes do not last long in barn environments and are Probes do not last long in barn environments and are therefore inaccuratetherefore inaccurate
Relative Humidity EffectsRelative Humidity EffectsRH too highRH too high
Condensation apparent on pipes, etc. Condensation apparent on pipes, etc. Increased bacterial loadIncreased bacterial loadUnderUnder--ventilationventilation
RH too lowRH too lowExcess dust and gas levelsExcess dust and gas levelsIncreased LP costs due to overIncreased LP costs due to over--ventilationventilation
Ventilation CurveVentilation CurveAt lower temperatures, At lower temperatures, ventilation rate is based ventilation rate is based entirely on moisture entirely on moisture controlcontrol
This is when the minimum This is when the minimum ventilation fans only are ventilation fans only are runningrunning
After reaching the After reaching the setpointsetpoint, ventilation is , ventilation is based on heat removalbased on heat removal
Additional stages of fans Additional stages of fans turn onturn on
Types of VentilationTypes of VentilationMechanicalMechanical
Positive pressurePositive pressureForce air into barn through distribution tubeForce air into barn through distribution tube
Negative pressure/exhaustNegative pressure/exhaustTunnelTunnelSidewall or attic inletsSidewall or attic inlets
NaturalNaturalMay also utilize circulation May also utilize circulation fansfans
Ventilation Changes With The SeasonsVentilation Changes With The Seasons
Multiple ways to ventilate a single barnMultiple ways to ventilate a single barnTunnel in hot weatherTunnel in hot weatherNatural in mild weatherNatural in mild weatherBring air through inlets in cold weatherBring air through inlets in cold weather
Minimum ventilationMinimum ventilationVentilate based on moisture removalVentilate based on moisture removal
Maximum ventilationMaximum ventilationVentilate based on heat removalVentilate based on heat removal
cfmcfm RequirementsRequirements
30030050501212Sows & BoarsSows & Boars
12012035351010150# +150# +FinisherFinisher
75752424777575--150#150#GrowerGrower
35351515333030--75#75#NurseryNursery
25251010221212--30#30#PrenurseryPrenursery
50050080802020Sow & LitterSow & Litter
Hot Hot WeatherWeather
Mild Mild WeatherWeather
Cold Cold WeatherWeather
Cfm/hdCfm/hd
Approximate Fan CapacityApproximate Fan Capacity
20,00020,0004848””10,00010,0003636””6,0006,0002424””4,0004,0002020””3,0003,0001818””2,0002,0001212””
Approximate Approximate cfmcfm
Fan Fan DiameterDiameter
Fans Must Be Fully OperationalFans Must Be Fully Operational
Keep them cleanKeep them cleanA layer of dust on the fan and A layer of dust on the fan and louvers can decrease fan louvers can decrease fan efficiency by 20%efficiency by 20%
Keep motors and belts maintainedKeep motors and belts maintainedShield fans from prevailing windsShield fans from prevailing winds
Decreased efficiency if fans must work against Decreased efficiency if fans must work against wind forceswind forces
Inlets NeededInlets NeededPlace inlets no closer than 16 ft Place inlets no closer than 16 ft apart and no further than 24 ft apart and no further than 24 ft apartapartInlets should be no farther than Inlets should be no farther than 75 ft from the fan75 ft from the fan1 ft1 ft22 inlet for every ~800 inlet for every ~800 cfmcfmEnsure that airflow from inlets Ensure that airflow from inlets is not obstructed within the barnis not obstructed within the barnAirflow is dependant on inlet Airflow is dependant on inlet location, not fan locationlocation, not fan location
Inlet LocationsInlet LocationsSidewall inletsSidewall inlets
OK for buildings up to OK for buildings up to 3535--40 ft. wide40 ft. wide
Ceiling inletsCeiling inletsRequired for sufficient Required for sufficient air movement in wider air movement in wider barnsbarns
EffectiveEffective Inlet OpeningsInlet Openings
Remember that calculated inlet Remember that calculated inlet opening is often not equal to opening is often not equal to the effective inlet openingthe effective inlet opening
Wire screens = 80%Wire screens = 80%Dirty Dirty soffitssoffitsPlugged Plugged soffitssoffits
Other InletsOther Inlets
Ridge ventsRidge ventsDoorsDoorsHoles in curtainsHoles in curtainsSagging curtainsSagging curtainsCracks in wallsCracks in wallsNonNon--operational fansoperational fansPitsPits
Especially if no dividers between roomsEspecially if no dividers between rooms
Make Sure Natural Ventilation Is Make Sure Natural Ventilation Is Not ObstructedNot Obstructed
Objects near a barn will block air movement Objects near a barn will block air movement for a distance of 3for a distance of 3--4 times the obstacle4 times the obstacle’’s heights height
20 ft
80 ft
Inlet Air VelocityInlet Air Velocity
Goal: 800 Goal: 800 –– 1000 ft/min1000 ft/minIf to much inlet opening for If to much inlet opening for current fan capacity, velocity current fan capacity, velocity will decreasewill decrease
Air drops too soon and creates Air drops too soon and creates drafts on the pigsdrafts on the pigs
Want to have incoming air Want to have incoming air dump onto dunging areas in dump onto dunging areas in winter and sleeping areas in winter and sleeping areas in summersummer
Inadequate Inlet OpeningsInadequate Inlet Openings
Starved fansStarved fansBurn up fan motorsBurn up fan motors
Increased static pressureIncreased static pressurePressure difference between inside and outside the Pressure difference between inside and outside the barnbarnMeasured with a manometerMeasured with a manometer
Static PressureStatic Pressure
Goal: 0.04 Goal: 0.04 -- 0.1 in. water0.1 in. waterStatic pressure directly related to inlet air velocityStatic pressure directly related to inlet air velocity
100010000.070.079009000.060.068008000.050.057007000.040.046006000.030.03
Air Velocity Air Velocity (fpm)(fpm)
Static Pressure Static Pressure (in. H2O)(in. H2O)
Know Your ControllerKnow Your Controller
All are differentAll are differentRead the manualRead the manualVariable stagesVariable stagesTemperature curvesTemperature curvesUnderstand the settingsUnderstand the settings
BandwidthBandwidthDifferentialDifferentialOffsetOffset
BandwidthBandwidth
Bandwidth = Temperature difference (in Bandwidth = Temperature difference (in degrees) between minimum and maximum degrees) between minimum and maximum speed for variable speed fansspeed for variable speed fansShould always be at least 1Should always be at least 1oo
Set wider as pigs grow and Set wider as pigs grow and cfmcfm requirements requirements increaseincreaseSet higher in winter to allow barn time to Set higher in winter to allow barn time to respond to changes before activating next stagerespond to changes before activating next stage
Differential And OffsetDifferential And Offset
Used for single speed fans and heatersUsed for single speed fans and heatersDifferential = heater/fan run time (in degrees)Differential = heater/fan run time (in degrees)Offset = # degrees heater goes off under Offset = # degrees heater goes off under setpointsetpoint or # degrees for fan to come on over or # degrees for fan to come on over setpointsetpointOffset + differential = heater on or fan engages Offset + differential = heater on or fan engages next stagenext stageOffset = heater turns off or fan turns onOffset = heater turns off or fan turns on
Variable StagesVariable Stages
Temperature
cfm
Stage 2
Min.
Stage 1
Set PointBandwidth 1 Offset 2 Band-
width 2
Preparing Barns For WinterPreparing Barns For Winter
Cover fansCover fansMake sure to disconnect power supply first!Make sure to disconnect power supply first!
Unexpected warmer days may make the fan turn on and Unexpected warmer days may make the fan turn on and burn up the motor when covered.burn up the motor when covered.
Open baffles if changing from natural or Open baffles if changing from natural or tunnel ventilation to attic/sidewall inletstunnel ventilation to attic/sidewall inletsClean all inletsClean all inletsMake sure heaters are working Make sure heaters are working and pilot lights are litand pilot lights are lit