Abstract:
An air control system 20 and associated methods including a flexible duct 30 having air exit holes 40, 42 and a flexible liner 50, 60 sheet within the duct 30 and extending longitudinally along the duct, the liner 50 sheet having opposite longitudinal edges 52, 54 connected to the duct 30 along the longitudinal length of the duct 30, the liner 50 sheet being permeable in one aspect and regulating air flow through the exit holes 40, 42 when the sheet is pressed against the portion of the duct having the exit holes. The duct 30 may also have multiple liner sheets 50, 60 arranged end-to-end and/or layered in various duct segments such that the different liners may be independently controlled to regulate the outflow of air from the duct as desired. The duct having a liner which closes or inhibits air flow from the exit holes may also be rotated to accommodate use of a single duct for different seasons and where the internal liner adjusts to assist with the downward control of air flow based on alignment of various perforations with the different exits holes.
Abstract:
A climate control system (20) for an animal house (10) is configured by determining a minimum ventilation curve for required minimum ventilation. A plurality of ventilation stages is created based on the minimum ventilation curve and the plurality of ventilation fans (23) in the climate control system, each stage providing a percentage of the required minimum ventilation. Creating the stages includes prioritizing the ventilation fans to create a selection hierarchy and determining a minimum stage ventilation and a maximum stage ventilation for each stage. Ventilation fans are selected following the hierarchy that provides the desired percentage of the minimum required ventilation. An increment between a maximum stage ventilation and a minimum stage ventilation for the next higher stage is defined, wherein the minimum capacity level is a function of the minimum capacity of the group of fans added to the next higher stage and the maximum capacity for the next higher stage is determined based on the increment.
Abstract:
Structures and methods for livestock, such as those, for example, for accommodating and/or milking livestock. The structures of this disclosure, and features thereof, provide numerous efficiencies and advantages over preexisting structures. As will be described in detail below, the present structures can accommodate large numbers of livestock (e.g., cows, goats, sheep, hogs, poultry, camels, and the like) due to the size of the structures. For example, in some embodiments, one to 100,000 head of livestock, or more, can be accommodated 'and/or milked (if applicable) in the present structures.
Abstract:
Shipping containers and systems for transporting livestock on shipping vessels over extended periods and methods for shipping livestock over extended periods including features for water distribution, feed distribution, temperature control, air movement, and waste management.
Abstract:
A wall fan construction including a diffuser unit and suspension acquired a wall fan's motor useful for, for example, wall fans for ventilation of stables. Energy loss, which is found in known technique for wall fans, to the surroundings' air is avoided by use of a design of the setup, which optimizes the air's movement through the wall fan during operation.
Abstract:
A climate control system is operated by receiving climate information from climate control input devices at one or more plugin modules. The climate information is communicated from the plugin modules to a main control unit, which determines operating instructions for climate output devices and air inlets. When it is detected that the main control unit is not operational, the control system switches to a standby control unit if so equipped. The climate information is then communicated from the plugin modules to the standby control unit. The standby control unit determines operating instructions for the climate output devices and air inlets based on the climate information. When it is detected that the standby control unit is also not operational, the plugin modules switch to an autonomous mode such that operating instructions for the climate output devices and air inlets are determined by the plugin modules.
Abstract:
본 발명은 본체의 상부에 송풍수단과 송풍배관을 장착하여 내부의 공기를 구석진 곳까지 골고루 외부로 배출시키고, 외부 공기를 강제로 유입되게 하여 컨테이너 내부의 공기를 쾌적하게 유지시키며, 이로 인해 가축의 운반시 방역기능을 하면서 가축의 위생 복지를 최적의 상태로 유지하고, 가축의 폐사를 방지할 수 있도록 하기 위한 것이다. 본 발명의 가축 위생 운송 송풍장치는 운송수단과 연결되며, 내부에 가축을 수용할 수 있는 공간이 구비되고, 양측 하부에 제1송풍구(110)가 개방 형성된 본체(110); 상기 본체(100)의 상단에 길이 방향으로 길게 장착되고, 상기 본체(100) 내부와 연통되는 제2송풍구(210)가 개방 형성된 송풍통로(200); 상기 본체(100)에 장착되며, 상기 송풍통로(200)와 연결되는 송풍수단(300); 을 포함하되, 상기 송풍수단(300)은 작동시 상기 제1송풍구(110)와 상기 제2송풍구(210)를 통해 상기 본체(100)의 내부 공기를 강제로 송풍되게 함으로써 상기 본체(100)에 수용된 가축의 방역과 위생 상태를 쾌적하게 유지하고, 이로 인해 가축의 폐사를 방지한다.
Abstract:
A system and method for thermally exchanging heat between waste air being expelled from a poultry barn and fresh outside/outdoor ambient air being introduced into the poultry barn.
Abstract:
A structure and method for providing a locker system for pets (10), where the locker (12) is controlled by a software system (14) and has a communication system (22) for outside control. The locker (12) monitors a pet (32) therein and has a multitude of comfort elements (52). The locker (12) may be remotely controlled using a mobile application (80) which is in communication with the locker (12) and which can be used for accessing and controlling the locker (12).
Abstract:
Air filter device to filter the air-space of closed rooms, preferably that of stables, piggeries and henneries, and to eliminate physiological gases accumulating in that air-space, the device comprising a housing (2), filtering means (5) and an air fan (8) arranged in said housing (2), and an inlet (3) and outlet (6) apertures on the housing (2), said filtering means (5) is arranged adjacent the air inlet (3), and the air fan (8) is placed close to the air outlet (6), and an anemostat (7) is provided on said outlet.