Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. VIII
Written by Georgi KOMITOV, Violeta RASHEVA, Georgi VALTCHEV
Improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases is a central issue of the Europe energy strategy. The challenge of significant reduction in energy consumption is high. It can only be achieved if we all work together and share good experiences and practices. Recently in the livestock sector is highly relevant topic of the requirements for the breeding conditions of farm animals. These conditions are necessary for industrial methods of production and for poultry farming. They define health, ensure productivity and preserve the reproductive performance of farmed animals. The accumulation of products obtained in the process of birds breeding (heat, moisture, waste gases, etc.) in the premises may have a negative impact on the health of the birds. Correct determination of these products will result in the exact sizing of the ventilation and heating installations of poultry farms. This article identifies the incoming and outgoing heat flows from a broiler farm and proposes a methodology for determining the amount of energy required for heating the farm by providing the necessary zoo technical parameters for broilers breeding. The methodology has been developed on the basis of European and national regulations in the field of energy efficiency and in the field of veterinary medical requirements for livestock premises. The proposed methodology could be used for designing of heating and ventilation installations of poultry farms operating under different conditions.
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