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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Main Authors: Fernanda S. Braga, Willian M. Okita, Dian Lourençoni, Eberson Silva, Pablo T. L. de Oliveira
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Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola 2024-11-01
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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author Fernanda S. Braga
Willian M. Okita
Dian Lourençoni
Eberson Silva
Pablo T. L. de Oliveira
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Willian M. Okita
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Pablo T. L. de Oliveira
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-2b5f2db77696487fa7c511af8e706ed12025-08-20T02:36:54ZengSociedade Brasileira de Engenharia AgrícolaEngenharia Agrícola0100-69162024-11-014410.1590/1809-4430-eng.agric.v44e20240020/2024THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDSFernanda S. BragaWillian M. Okitahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5764-8244Dian LourençoniEberson SilvaPablo T. L. de OliveiraABSTRACT 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.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69162024000100336&lng=en&tlng=enrural constructionsthermal comfortceiling
spellingShingle Fernanda S. Braga
Willian M. Okita
Dian Lourençoni
Eberson Silva
Pablo T. L. de Oliveira
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
Engenharia Agrícola
rural constructions
thermal comfort
ceiling
title THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
title_full THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
title_fullStr THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
title_full_unstemmed THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
title_short THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF ROOFING MATERIALS AND SHADE NETS IN POULTRY SHEDS
title_sort thermal performance of roofing materials and shade nets in poultry sheds
topic rural constructions
thermal comfort
ceiling
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69162024000100336&lng=en&tlng=en
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