Comparative Evaluation of Infra-Red Radiant and Forced-Air Convection Heating Systems for Hog Barns
Compared to a room with conventional forced-air convection heating, the room with infrared radiant heating system consumed more gas but used less electrical energy and had more uniform temperature distribution within the room, according to Dr Bernardo Predicala and colleagues in the latest Centred on Swine from the Prairie Swine Research Centre. The heating system did not affect pig performance.
29 June 2010
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