Abstract
The survey is based on testing, on experience gathered from practice and on literature studies. Examinations of different ways of renovating illumination in units for pigs, cattle and poultry have shown that electricity savings of up to 40% could be achieved. The profitability achieved through the renovations does not meet the farmer`s demands, namely payback periods of max. 5 years. It is imperative that farmers and consultants are informed of the potentials of energy-efficient illuminations units. The level of illumination can be increased by 86% through illumination renovation including renewal of fluorescent tubes and installations of cardboard reflectors. Many farmers believe that artificial light promotes increase of production, but none of them know exactly to which extent illumination is needed, nor which composition of illumination is required. Studies confirm the assertion that illumination has a promotes production but here the welfare of the livestock must be considered. Electricity consumption for lighting livestock buildings is estimated to increase, if the values for expedient illumination are observed. This can be avoided by the installation of energy-efficient illumination. (AB)
Citation Formats
Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F.
The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Lighting systems in barns; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Staldbelysning.
Denmark: N. p.,
1993.
Web.
Gudbjerg, E, & Guul-Simonsen, F.
The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Lighting systems in barns; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Staldbelysning.
Denmark.
Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F.
1993.
"The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Lighting systems in barns; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Staldbelysning."
Denmark.
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title = {The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Lighting systems in barns; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Staldbelysning}
author = {Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F}
abstractNote = {The survey is based on testing, on experience gathered from practice and on literature studies. Examinations of different ways of renovating illumination in units for pigs, cattle and poultry have shown that electricity savings of up to 40% could be achieved. The profitability achieved through the renovations does not meet the farmer`s demands, namely payback periods of max. 5 years. It is imperative that farmers and consultants are informed of the potentials of energy-efficient illuminations units. The level of illumination can be increased by 86% through illumination renovation including renewal of fluorescent tubes and installations of cardboard reflectors. Many farmers believe that artificial light promotes increase of production, but none of them know exactly to which extent illumination is needed, nor which composition of illumination is required. Studies confirm the assertion that illumination has a promotes production but here the welfare of the livestock must be considered. Electricity consumption for lighting livestock buildings is estimated to increase, if the values for expedient illumination are observed. This can be avoided by the installation of energy-efficient illumination. (AB)}
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title = {The Elgaard project. Energy-saving experiments. Lighting systems in barns; Projekt Elgaard; Energispareforsoeg. Staldbelysning}
author = {Gudbjerg, E, and Guul-Simonsen, F}
abstractNote = {The survey is based on testing, on experience gathered from practice and on literature studies. Examinations of different ways of renovating illumination in units for pigs, cattle and poultry have shown that electricity savings of up to 40% could be achieved. The profitability achieved through the renovations does not meet the farmer`s demands, namely payback periods of max. 5 years. It is imperative that farmers and consultants are informed of the potentials of energy-efficient illuminations units. The level of illumination can be increased by 86% through illumination renovation including renewal of fluorescent tubes and installations of cardboard reflectors. Many farmers believe that artificial light promotes increase of production, but none of them know exactly to which extent illumination is needed, nor which composition of illumination is required. Studies confirm the assertion that illumination has a promotes production but here the welfare of the livestock must be considered. Electricity consumption for lighting livestock buildings is estimated to increase, if the values for expedient illumination are observed. This can be avoided by the installation of energy-efficient illumination. (AB)}
place = {Denmark}
year = {1993}
month = {May}
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