scholarly journals Ammonia concentrations in a free-stall dairy barn

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Herbut ◽  
Sabina Angrecka
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Movement Velocity ◽  
Air Movement ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Low Humidity

AbstractThe paper presents the results of research on indoor ammonia (NH3) concentrations in the air in a free-stall barn. The differences in measurement results mainly depended on the season and weather conditions. The study also showed a significant correlation (P<0.01) between the NH3 concentration and temperature, relative humidity and air movement velocity inside the barn. The lowest NH3 concentration was recorded in the summer (0.0 ppm) in the presence of high air temperatures, low humidity and increased exchange of ventilated air. In winter during severe frosts, highest ammonia concentration (8.0 ppm) was noted, caused by limited ventilation. The highest daily ammonia concentration was usually recorded during the night. This was due to increased relative air humidity and low air velocities. It was concluded that the average level of ammonia of 2.73 ppm during the entire year was significantly below values defined as harmful for animals and people.

scholarly journals Forecasting Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle in Selected Barn Zones with the Help of Thi and Thiadj Indexes / Prognozowanie Stresu Cieplnego U Bydła Mlecznego W Wybranych Strefach Obory Za Pomocą Wskaźników Thi I Thiadj

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 837-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Herbut ◽  
Sabina Angrecka
Keyword(s):  
Heat Stress ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Movement Velocity ◽  
Air Movement ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Microclimatic Conditions ◽  
Hot Weather ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Occupied Zone

Abstract The paper presents the influence of temperature, relative air humidity, air movement velocity and solar radiation on forecasting the risk of heat stress in dairy cows in a free-stall barn during hot weather seasons. THI and adjusted THI indexes were calculated for the periods in which the air temperature exceeded 28°C in the barn, and when it reached 25°C. Based on the THI values obtained during the heat, which ranged from 63 to 83, the occurrence of heat stress in cattle was stated. Heat stress also caused a decrease in milk yield, from about 22 kg to about 18 kg in the technological group. The calculated THIadj values (83 to 90), taking into account the solar radiation and air movement velocity, indicated also the occurrence of health-threatening conditions for cattle. On the fourth day of heat the maximum daily value of THI in the first measurement point was 83 with THIadj of 90, while in the second point THI was 82 and THIadj was 87. This indicated the occurrence of significant differences in microclimatic conditions in the occupied zone of the same technological group. The influence of investigated microclimate factors on the formation of THIadj in the researched zone of the barn was stated. No proper method of its determination was also stated. The analysis of the impact of air movement velocity on THIadj value (P<0.05) and the solar radiation (P<0.05) demonstrated the importance of these parameters in forecasting heat stress in cows in the barn.

scholarly journals Air flow humidification for air-assisted boom sprayer

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Wilson M. Stanislavski ◽  
Ulisses R. Antuniassi ◽  
Rodolfo G. Chechetto
Keyword(s):  
High Temperatures ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Middle Point ◽  
Air Curtain ◽  
Maximum Change ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Low Humidity

The air-assisted ground spray is fairly widespread. However, due to the unpredictable weather conditions, the operational efficiency is impaired by stops on grounds of low humidity and high temperatures. The aim of this work was to assess an air humidification method and evaluate its impact on temperature and air humidity for the air curtain of the air-assisted sprayer. With respect to relative air humidity, it has increased in 6.59%, being the maximum change when inserting 1.92 L min-1. So, it is concluded that the pipeline humidification might significantly reduce temperature and enhance air humidity. The treatments performed in this study consisted of a varied flow of a humidity device, related to weather conditions. Temperature and relative air humidity were measured at 1.0 m height from right to left of middle point of the machine, corresponding to the end of the spray boom, in the middle and end of right spray boom. The readings were also performed at three different distances from the end of the pipeline and at 0.25 and 0.50 m from that to the soil. The results show that 0.48 L min-1 in the humidification system has promoted a better efficiency in reducing air-temperature, on average 2.52 ºC when compared to the non-humidified one.

scholarly journals Hypertension, pregnancy and weather: is seasonality involved?

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brena Melo ◽  
Melania Amorim ◽  
Leila Katz ◽  
Isabela Coutinho ◽  
José Natal Figueiroa
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hypertensive Disorder ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy ◽  
Monthly Temperature ◽  
Hypertensive Disorders ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Hypertensive Disorder Of Pregnancy

Objective: The present study aimed at assessing the association between environmental temperature and the relative humidity of the air with frequency of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Methods: A prospective and retrospective, descriptive, ecological study was held at a teaching maternity in Recife, Brazil. Data from all 26.125 pregnant women admitted between 2000 and 2006 were analysed and 5.051 had the diagnosis of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. The incidence percentages were calculated monthly per deliveries. Data on mean monthly temperature and relative humidity of the air were collected and monthly comparisons were conducted. February was chosen as the reference month due to its lowest incidence of the disease. The relative chance of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy for each other month was estimated by odds ratio and Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to calculate the relation between the incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the mean monthly temperature and relative air humidity. Results: February presented the lowest mean monthly incidence (9.95%) and August the highest (21.54%). Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a higher incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in the cooler months (r= -0.26; p=0.046) and no significant effect of relative air humidity (r=0.20; p=0.128). Conclusion: The incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy may be affected by variations in temperature, increasing during cooler periods.

scholarly journals Experimental model of ammonia elimination by ozone in the air

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
P. Hutla ◽  
B. Petráčková ◽  
J. Kára
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Experimental Model ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Experimental Device ◽  
Air Purification ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Glass Vessel ◽  
Air Volume ◽  
Different Temperatures

Experimental device was created to model stable atmosphere. The device consists of the glass vessel filled with air. Volume of the vessel is 30 litres. The ammonia concentration is similar to stable air. Amount of ozone in 2.4 mg was added and subsequently weight loss of ammonia was measured. Measurements were performed at different temperatures (20&deg;C, 45&deg;C) and different air humidity. The observed ratio of reacting ozone and ammonia is 5.2:1. It was also found, that this ratio is practically independent of temperature and relative humidity that occur in a stable environment. The results are the basis for the design of ozone air purification technology. &nbsp;

scholarly journals Elevated air movement enhances stomatal sensitivity to abscisic acid in leaves developed at high relative air humidity

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dália R. A. Carvalho ◽  
Sissel Torre ◽  
Dimitrios Kraniotis ◽  
Domingos P. F. Almeida ◽  
Ep Heuvelink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abscisic Acid ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Air Movement ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Stomatal Sensitivity

scholarly journals The Prevention of Tipburn on Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L. var. pekinensis (Lour.) Olson) with Foliar Fertilizers and Biostimulators

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Jan Borkowski ◽  
Barbara Dyki ◽  
Michał Oskiera ◽  
Aleksandra Machlańska ◽  
Anna Felczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Rapa ◽  
Chinese Cabbage ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Potassium Oxide ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Physiological Disorder ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Young Leaves

AbstractInvestigations were carried out in 2008-2010 on Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapaL. var.pekinensis(Lour.) Olson). The main problem in cultivation of this vegetable is physiological disorder – tipburn. It is connected with low level of calcium in young leaves and with water deficiency. In 2008, seeds of Chinese cabbage were sown twice, in April and July. In July, the day temperature was high (25-30 °C) and relative air humidity was low (35-50%). In these conditions, the young leaves were injured heavily. Rotting was caused by the activity of bacteriaPectobacterium carotovorumsubsp.carotovorum(Jones) Hauben et al. However, three times foliar application of 1.5% calcium nitrate or 1.5% Wapnovit significantly reduced the tipburn. Also spraying with 0.03% of Tytanit (containing ions of titanium) or with 2.5% of Biochikol 020 PC (containing chitosan) gave similar effect. In these conditions, application of 1.5% K-300 (containing potassium oxide and ammonium nitrate) exacerbated symptoms of tipburn. Application of Wapnovit or Tytanit reduced instantly rotting of heads contrary to the application of their mixture. In autumn cultivation, when the relative air humidity was 80-100%, spraying with 1.5% solution of K-300 significantly decreased injuries in comparison to control. Application of Wapnovit, K-300, Biochikol, Tytanit or the mixture of Biochikol and calcium nitrate eliminated rotting. In experiments done in the springs of 2009 and 2010, when weather conditions were less favorable for tipburn appearance, a severity of it was lower but application of K-300 increased it appearance. In these experiments, Biochikol and Wapnovit eliminated rotting of heads. The results of three years of study have shown that calcium nitrate, Wapnovit, Tytanit and Biochikol limited occurrence of tipburn and bacterial rotting of Chinese cabbage, but the weather conditions during cultivation had the greatest impact on the severity of tipburn.

scholarly journals The influence of weather conditions on the course of pollen seasons of alder (Alnus spp.), hazel (Corylus spp.) and birch (Betula spp.) in Lublin (2001-2006)

2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Dąbrowska
Keyword(s):  
Pollen Season ◽  
Birch Pollen ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Pollen Grains ◽  
Thermal Conditions ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Beginning Of Flowering ◽  
Pollen Seasons

The start and rate of florescence of <i>Alnus</i>, <i>Corylus</i> and <i>Betula</i> are dependent on meteorological conditions. In the present paper we have analysed the effect of mean, maximum and minimum temperature, relative air humidity and precipitation on the onset of the pollen season as well as on its length and annual count of pollen grains in alder, hazel and birch. The measurement of pollen fall was done by the gravimetric methods with the use of Durham sampler. Correlation coefficients were calculated between the determined characteristics of the pollen season and weather conditions. In the six-year research period 2001-2006 it was observed that low temperatures in January produced a delayed start of the pollen season in alder, hazel and birch. The beginning of flowering in these taxa was also influenced by thermal conditions prevailing directly before the season (ca. 10 days). The pollen season of the trees in question tended to be prolonged alongside with the increase in relative air humidity, but it was shortened due to higher temperatures. The volume of alder and hazel pollen release increased together with the rise in relative air humidity and precipitation. The annual counts of birch pollen increased along with rising temperature and decreasing relative air humidity and precipitation in the season.

scholarly journals Tourism Climate Comfort Index (TCCI) – An attempt to evaluate the climate comfort for tourism purposes: the example of Serbia

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 482-493 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Data ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Comfort Index ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Climate Parameters ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Mathematical Correlation ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Tourism Climate ◽  
Climate Comfort

<div> <p>This paper proposes one new attempt to formulate a mathematical approach to climate parameters in the context of their complex implications for tourist activities through the tourism climate comfort index (TCCI). This paper also aims to formulate an original and optimal mathematical correlation between readily obtainable climate parameters (mean monthly air temperature, monthly amplitude of air temperatures, monthly insolation, average monthly relative air humidity and the number of rainy days), which results in values of the TCCI. Simultaneously, this index will provide the values correspondent to the values of air temperatures (&deg;C), which represents a comparative baseline understandable equally for tourists, tourism planners and managers. The example of Serbia as a mainland country in the south-east of Europe was used to apply the proposed methodology. The spatial-temporal variability of TCCI is formulated on basis of data for the period 1961-2000 while for testing model was used selected period 2001-2010 on the sample of 26 meteorological stations distributed all around Serbia. For this purpose a standard statistical techniques were applied and ArcGIS software was used for analyze of the variability of the TCCI in relation to the altitude, which is of particular importance for the development of tourism in the mountains. Checking variability of the index was carried out in relation to statistical data about number of tourists on the three most visited tourist destinations which are of importance for the development of urban, mountain and spa tourism, the leading forms of tourism activities on the territory of Serbia. The obtained results correspond with the fact of the pronounced seasonality of tourism market and thus may represent a good basis for future tourism planning and management.</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p>

STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY ON THE OPERATING MODES OF THE IONIZER

2018 ◽  
pp. 52-54
Author(s):  
A.D. Rakhmatov ◽  
S.R. Namozov
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Storage Tanks ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Fruit Storage ◽  
Operating Modes ◽  
Relative Air Humidity ◽  
Concentration Of Ions ◽  
Theoretical Assumptions ◽  
Air Ion Concentration

When using electro-ionizers in the conditions of the fruit storage facilities, it is necessary to take into account the influence of environmental conditions of the electrical ionizers. A particularly important factor here is the relative humidity of the air in the storage tanks. At higher values of the relative humidity of air in the atmosphere of the fruit storage, air ion combine with water molecules to form heavy ions, as a result of which the volume concentration of ions decreases. To test these theoretical assumptions, we conducted studies of the operating parameters of the ionizer under condition of storage tanks high relative air humidity. Studies have shown that under conditions of high air humidity the concentration of ion decreases by 10–12% and at a distance of 1 meter from the ionizer, the air ion concentration is 1,6∙1013 ion/m3.

scholarly journals Wet-Bulb Temperature from Relative Humidity and Air Temperature

2011 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 2267-2269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Stull
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Mean Absolute Error ◽  
Gene Expression Programming ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Sea Level Pressure ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Low Humidity

AbstractAn equation is presented for wet-bulb temperature as a function of air temperature and relative humidity at standard sea level pressure. It was found as an empirical fit using gene-expression programming. This equation is valid for relative humidities between 5% and 99% and for air temperatures between −20° and 50°C, except for situations having both low humidity and cold temperature. Over the valid range, errors in wet-bulb temperature range from −1° to +0.65°C, with mean absolute error of less than 0.3°C.

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