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Pad cooling in animal husbandry: interesting and important
In hot summer conditions, maintaining a comfortable microclimate in livestock and poultry complexes and greenhouses is a task with an asterisk. But there is a way out of the situation - energy-saving, environmentally friendly cooling panels that help reduce the temperature in rooms and form a stable microclimate. You can buy them in the "VADA" store with a favorable offer and only from verified manufacturers.
What are cooling panels and how do they work?
Cooling panels are often called ped-panels, they consist of corrugated cellulosic material impregnated with a special solution to increase strength and water resistance. The principle of their operation is based on evaporative cooling: warm air passes through the moistened material, giving off heat for the evaporation of water, resulting in cooling. This process allows you to reduce the air temperature by 5-12 °C without using expensive compressor systems.
Where is the cooling pad used?
Cooling panels actively use:
- on poultry farms,
- pigsties,
- cowsheds,
- greenhouses,
- production and warehouse premises.
Advantages of cooling panels
- High level of efficiency with low energy consumption - they consume 10-20 times less electricity than air conditioners.
- High cooling effect – significant temperature drop to 12°C.
- Additional air humidification.
- Ease of installation and maintenance.
- Natural cooling without chemicals.
- Possibility of integration into existing ventilation systems.
- A high-pressure water supply system is not required.
Frequently asked questions about pad panels
Can the panels be used in winter?
In the cold season, they are not used as intended, since evaporative cooling is not relevant. However, systems where they are installed can remain on the facade or be dismantled until the next season. Some designs provide for closing the panels with flaps or shields to avoid freezing and heat loss.
What is the thickness and height of the panels?
The most popular panels are 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm thick. The height can be different - from 1000 to 2000 mm or more, depending on the needs of the object. The length is set in sections.
Is it possible to install evaporative cooling panels on any building?
Panels can be mounted on most buildings - hangars, greenhouses, farms, production facilities. The main thing is the presence of a forced ventilation system, for example, exhaust fans on the opposite side of the building; a place for mounting panels, a water supply system and a drain; ensuring the tightness of the installation to avoid air loss.
What is the water consumption through the panels?
Water loss depends on the area of the panels, temperature and air humidity. Roughly, 1 m2 of panels consumes 5-10 liters of water/hour. The circulation system can be closed (with repeated use of water after filtration) or flow.
What level of cooling can be achieved?
Under ideal conditions (high temperature, low air humidity), a temperature drop of up to 5-12 °C is possible compared to external indicators, the cooling efficiency depends on the difference in temperature and humidity, the area of the panels and the speed of ventilation.
How to care for ped panels?
In order for the cooling system for farms and greenhouses to work for a long time and efficiently, you should regularly wash the panels from dirt, dust, algae (once every 1-2 weeks per season), periodically disinfect the water circulation system, clean the filters in the water supply system, monitor the water level in the tank and the condition of the pumps, drain the water for the winter and, if necessary, dismantle or close the panels.
Where to buy cooling panels in Ukraine?
The VADA company has been successfully selling and installing "turnkey" cooling systems on domestic farms, greenhouses, and production facilities for many years. We offer quality tested equipment, qualified consultation, delivery across Ukraine, personnel training on how to properly care for cooling panels, and a quality guarantee.
Order a cooling pad today - and ensure an ideal microclimate in your household already this season!
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