Energy conservation in swine buildings

Technical Report · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6712061· OSTI ID:6712061

Jones, D D; Friday, W H

Saving energy in confinement swine buildings can be achieved by conserving existing animal heat through both proper building construction and control of the environment. Environmental management practices considered include building insulation and modifications, heating and cooling system selection, ventilation system adjustments, and proper building temperature. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN (USA). Cooperative Extension Service
• DOE Contract Number: FG-45-76CS60038
• OSTI ID: 6712061
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/60038-T1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ANIMAL SHELTERS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
THERMAL INSULATION
SWINE
ANIMAL BREEDING
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
HEAT LOSSES
MODIFICATIONS
R FACTORS
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
ANIMALS
BUILDINGS
CONTROL
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
ENERGY LOSSES
LOSSES
MAMMALS
MANAGEMENT
SHELTERS
VERTEBRATES
320104* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Commercial & Industrial Buildings- (-1987)
320300 - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes