Poultry Operations: Broiler and Breeder Energy Conservation Opportunities
Webinar Details
When:
Nov 20, 2014 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:02 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Dennis Brothers, Extension Poultry Housing Specialist, National Poultry Technology Center, Auburn University, Oneonta, AL
Virtual Event Format:
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This webinar will provide participants with an overview of significant energy issues and improvement options for lighting, building envelope, ventilation, and heating systems in typical broiler and breeder operations.
Participants in this webinar will learn about the most important energy-using systems involved in broiler and breeder operations and the most effective energy improvement options. The webinar will address key differences between lighting systems (including CFL and LED) and electrical issues to consider when implementing upgrades. Viewers will learn about building envelope issues, such as the benefits and drawbacks with different types of insulation and options for curtain wall retrofits. The speaker will discuss heating and ventilation of poultry houses including performance differences between radiant and convective heating systems.
This webinar is presented by the USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center and National Energy Technology Development Team.
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