Abstract
A transient model to predict temperature within a tunnel ventilated broiler house during misting is developed. The model is calibrated with field data to obtain steady-state constants; transient predictions are compared to measured temperatures during cyclic misting for two different size birds. Measured temperatures during cyclic misting are shown to swing between steady-state asymptotes predicted from the model. Transient response of the model was faster than measured temperature data, in part due to temperature sensor dynamic response. The model predicts the lengthwise temperature profile within the building during misting, and can be used to investigate alternate misting strategies and designs. Further improvements to the model are suggested.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1623-1631 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)