Ventilation Rates in Feedlots

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What is the trend of the ventilation rates from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM?

  • It remains constant
  • It rises
  • It drops significantly (correct)
  • It fluctuates

What is the ventilation rate for the outside environment at 2:00 PM?

  • -5.23 m3/s
  • -1.79 m3/s
  • -1.85 m3/s (correct)
  • -1.27 m3/s

What is the highest calculated ventilation rate for the inside environment?

  • -1.27 m3/s (correct)
  • -1.85 m3/s
  • -1.79 m3/s
  • -5.21 m3/s

What happens to the ventilation rates at 2:00 PM?

<p>It rises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ventilation rate for the inside environment at 1:00 PM?

<p>-5.21 m3/s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a livestock housing, what is essential to understand in order to maximize production and welfare?

<p>The factors affecting thermal changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sensible heat related to in a livestock housing?

<p>Animal activity and body mass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a negative ventilation rate intentional in a livestock housing?

<p>To remove stale air, moisture, and pollutants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding sensible and latent heat from animals?

<p>To calculate the energy and mass balance of a livestock housing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of animal weight in calculating the energy and mass balance?

<p>It affects the sensible heat from animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ventilation in a livestock housing?

<p>To prevent the buildup of pollutants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the negative supplementary sensible heat?

<p>The cattle house may need active cooling measures to maintain desired temperature levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the ventilation system in the cattle house?

<p>To eliminate surplus heat and moisture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of inefficient ventilation system design and operation?

<p>Accumulation of detrimental gases and pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding the sensible heat balance and ventilation dynamics?

<p>To create a healthy, comfortable, and productive environment for the livestock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensible heat production rate of livestock?

<p>3105 W (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of efficient energy management strategies in the cattle house?

<p>To balance heat production, heat removal, and heat loss to optimize energy usage and maintain cost-effective operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Ventilation Rates in Feedlot

  • Graphical representation of calculated ventilation rates for inside and outside environments of the feedlot is presented.
  • Calculated values of ventilation rates are negative for both inside and outside environments.
  • Highest ventilation rates are at 12:00 PM, with -1.27 m3/s for inside and -1.29 m3/s for outside environments.

Ventilation Rate Variation

  • Significant drop in ventilation rates occurs at 1:00 PM, with -5.21 m3/s for inside and -5.23 m3/s for outside environments.
  • Ventilation rates rise at 2:00 PM, with -1.79 m3/s for inside and -1.85 m3/s for outside environments.

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