Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, cilt.86, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Industrial poultry houses play an important role in the food supply chain but are also major consumers of energy and sources of greenhouse gas emissions. A key challenge is the reduced efficiency and lifespan of cooling systems caused by calcium and mineral buildup on evaporative pads, which increases energy use and maintenance costs. There is an urgent need to address this issue to improve system performance and sustainability. This study explores the potential of integrating locally available materials, such as palm fiber, palm leaves, and the Stipa plant, to enhance the performance and longevity of evaporative cooling systems in poultry houses. An experimental setup was developed to evaluate a prototype poultry house equipped with an integrated humidification system and fans, specifically designed and tested under the arid climatic conditions of Algeria. The best-performing configuration was assessed based on key parameters such as dry- and wet-bulb temperature reduction, relative humidity variation, pad thickness, and overall cooling efficiency. The results demonstrated that palm fiber significantly enhanced cooling performance, achieving a temperature drop of 18.1 °C and a cooling efficiency of 73.9%. Utilizing locally available materials not only improved the cooling performance but also reduced system costs, offering a more sustainable and economically viable solution for poultry farming in arid regions.