THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
ABSTRACT The use of reduced-scale physical models is highly valuable, as it is based on the theory of similarity. These models have become an important factor in evaluating different roofing materials for intensive animal farming. In light of this, this study aims to evaluate the thermal performance...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Engenharia Agrícola |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69162024000100336&lng=en&tlng=en |
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT The use of reduced-scale physical models is highly valuable, as it is based on the theory of similarity. These models have become an important factor in evaluating different roofing materials for intensive animal farming. In light of this, this study aims to evaluate the thermal performance of different types of roofing, with various roof modification techniques (ceiling and roof shading). Fifteen reduced-scale models of broiler houses (1:10) were employed to evaluate the following treatments: roofing materials (ceramic, fiber-cement, and metal) and adaptations (control, thermal shading net 70% coverage on the roof, black shading net 70% coverage on the roof, ceiling with thermal shading net 70%, and ceiling with black shading net 70%). The results indicate that the utilization of ceilings, especially ceilings with black shading net 70%, is the most effective treatment in reducing all thermal comfort indices. However, none of the treatments were efficient enough to reduce the indices to a level that would provide a comfortable environment for broiler chickens. |
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| ISSN: | 0100-6916 |