Abstract
Abstract.The design and operation of ventilation systems for animal housing is a crucial component in maintaining a suitable environment for both animals and workers by removing heat, moisture, and gas species. However, important design and operational criteria, such as profiles of velocity and extent of mixing within animal housing, can be difficult to study experimentally. Thus, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of a commercial dairy holding area, including the generation of transport of heat and gas species within the domain, was developed. The animal-occupied zone (AOZ) was modeled using porous media. The model was evaluated with experimental data of velocity and gas concentration. Results indicated that the airflow uniformity and air speed could be increased within the holding area by modifying the configuration of the side curtain openings and using concrete walls to guide airflow; a 20% increase in average velocity within the AOZ was achieved. Results of the CFD model have shown it to be an effective tool for gaining insight into the complex mixing patterns within holding areas to improve the design of animal housing. Keywords: Animal-occupied zone, Computational fluid dynamics, Greenhouse gas emissions, Holding area.
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