Abstract
6 different supplementary heating systems have been tested in (National Agricultural Engineering Institute) experimental livestock buildings. Results show that 40 and 30% energy savings respectively could be achieved by using 100 W low-energy heat lamps instead of 150 W conventional heat lamps or by using 150 W conventional heat lamps equipped with switches for 1/1 or 1/2 heating. Heat consumption could be reduced by 40% when using heaters with hot wire foil. The energy consumption was not proportioned to the irradiated/heated pig resting zone. Results from 5 foreign tests with heaters for piglets were analyzed. It was found that important aspects to be considered are the improved comfort and health of the piglets together with the fact that when using heat lamps the piglets will be withdrawn from the sows. Heat lamps should be easy to handle. The temperature-setting of the heat lamp should be adjustable to the age of the pigs. Optimum temperature settings are particularly important during the first days of their lives. Piglet-producing farms differ from one another regarding their use of supplementary heating. Heating creeps by irradiation from heat lamps and reflections from walls and ceilings which have been coated with aluminium foil needed can ensure
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Gudbjerg, E;
[1]
Guul-Simonsen, F
[2]
- Elselskabet BHHH (Denmark)
- Statens Jordbrugstekniske Forsoeg (Denmark)
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Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F.
The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Micro-climatic environment for piglets; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Mikroklima-miljoe ved smaagrise.
Denmark: N. p.,
1993.
Web.
Gudbjerg, E, & Guul-Simonsen, F.
The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Micro-climatic environment for piglets; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Mikroklima-miljoe ved smaagrise.
Denmark.
Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F.
1993.
"The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Micro-climatic environment for piglets; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Mikroklima-miljoe ved smaagrise."
Denmark.
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title = {The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Micro-climatic environment for piglets; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Mikroklima-miljoe ved smaagrise}
author = {Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F}
abstractNote = {6 different supplementary heating systems have been tested in (National Agricultural Engineering Institute) experimental livestock buildings. Results show that 40 and 30% energy savings respectively could be achieved by using 100 W low-energy heat lamps instead of 150 W conventional heat lamps or by using 150 W conventional heat lamps equipped with switches for 1/1 or 1/2 heating. Heat consumption could be reduced by 40% when using heaters with hot wire foil. The energy consumption was not proportioned to the irradiated/heated pig resting zone. Results from 5 foreign tests with heaters for piglets were analyzed. It was found that important aspects to be considered are the improved comfort and health of the piglets together with the fact that when using heat lamps the piglets will be withdrawn from the sows. Heat lamps should be easy to handle. The temperature-setting of the heat lamp should be adjustable to the age of the pigs. Optimum temperature settings are particularly important during the first days of their lives. Piglet-producing farms differ from one another regarding their use of supplementary heating. Heating creeps by irradiation from heat lamps and reflections from walls and ceilings which have been coated with aluminium foil needed can ensure extensive energy savings. But the amount of work needed for cleaning, moving and daily supervision is high. A standard measuring method for tests with heating lamps is needed in places where ``electric piglets`` are used (electric heating units constructed with the same thermal properties ad found in live piglets). (AB)}
place = {Denmark}
year = {1993}
month = {Mar}
}
title = {The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Micro-climatic environment for piglets; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Mikroklima-miljoe ved smaagrise}
author = {Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F}
abstractNote = {6 different supplementary heating systems have been tested in (National Agricultural Engineering Institute) experimental livestock buildings. Results show that 40 and 30% energy savings respectively could be achieved by using 100 W low-energy heat lamps instead of 150 W conventional heat lamps or by using 150 W conventional heat lamps equipped with switches for 1/1 or 1/2 heating. Heat consumption could be reduced by 40% when using heaters with hot wire foil. The energy consumption was not proportioned to the irradiated/heated pig resting zone. Results from 5 foreign tests with heaters for piglets were analyzed. It was found that important aspects to be considered are the improved comfort and health of the piglets together with the fact that when using heat lamps the piglets will be withdrawn from the sows. Heat lamps should be easy to handle. The temperature-setting of the heat lamp should be adjustable to the age of the pigs. Optimum temperature settings are particularly important during the first days of their lives. Piglet-producing farms differ from one another regarding their use of supplementary heating. Heating creeps by irradiation from heat lamps and reflections from walls and ceilings which have been coated with aluminium foil needed can ensure extensive energy savings. But the amount of work needed for cleaning, moving and daily supervision is high. A standard measuring method for tests with heating lamps is needed in places where ``electric piglets`` are used (electric heating units constructed with the same thermal properties ad found in live piglets). (AB)}
place = {Denmark}
year = {1993}
month = {Mar}
}