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Identification of oils to be sprinkled in livestock buildings to reduce dust.

Author(s) : ZHANG Y., BARBER E. M., PATIENCE J. F., FEDDES J. J. R.

Summary

Sprinkling a small amount of mineral oil onto the floor area in a livestock building has been demonstrated as an effective method to reduce dust concentration. The objective of the study was to evaluate mechanical properties of different types of oils sprinkled at different temperatures and pressures. Six biological oils and one mineral oil were evaluated at temperatures between 10 and 40 deg C. Density and viscosity of the oils were measured using a viscometer. Proper oil sprinkling should be carried out at a pressure and temperature that produces oil droplets smaller than an upper threshold diameter to ensure good sprinkleability but larger than a lower threshold diameter to avoid producing oil mist. Optimum ranges of temperature and pressure for each type of oil are recommended.

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  • Original title: Identification of oils to be sprinkled in livestock buildings to reduce dust.
  • Record ID : 1997-1078
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions.
  • Publication date: 1995/06/24
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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