Heating and cooling systems for livestock houses

Heating and cooling in the house play a crucial role in maintaining the apparent temperature experienced by the animals. The thermoneutral zone is the ideal ambient temperature for the animals so they are able to maintain a constant body temperature with minimum effort. Within this temperature range, they can deliver the maximum biological performance with minimum feed consumption.

The external temperature also has an important influence, as does the stocking density in the house.

Optimal ambient temperature

Your animals benefit from a healthy climate under all conditions with Fancom's cooling and heating systems in farm buildings.

Greenline pad cooling

Pad cooling cools the incoming air using water that flows through a synthetic pad installed in front of the air inlet. A major benefit of this cooling method is its capability to cool air to 6-8 °C coupled with extremely low energy consumption.

Mist cooling

This is an excellent way of cooling incoming air in houses equipped with air inlets and/or tunnel inlets using a high-pressure mist. During this evaporation process, heat is extracted from the air, lowering its temperature. High-pressure misting introduces water in the form of minute water droplets into the house. These water particles evaporate in the heated house, cooling the incoming air and the air in the house. Evaporation takes place before the water droplets reach the floor which prevents the bedding or litter becoming damp. High-pressure cooling is simple, effective and extremely reliable.

HHB Series, open gas heaters

The HHB Series offers a simple, safe and reliable solution for efficient heating. Designed for customers looking for dependable performance at an attractive investment level, these robust gas and propane heaters combine proven technology with more than 40 years of expertise.

The HHB is a direct fired heater with open combustion, providing efficient heating while also allowing CO₂ dosing when required. Its straightforward design makes the heater easy to operate and maintain, helping to keep operating costs low.

With its robust construction, high efficiency and excellent price to performance ratio, the HHB Series is a proven choice for reliable everyday heating.

Key benefits

Simple, safe and reliable
Protected against overheating
LED indicator for easy error identification
Up to 40 meter of throw
Suitable for gas and propane
Excellent price to performance ratio
Available in 40, 70, 100 and 120 kW capacities

HHO series, open oil heaters

The HHO Series is a robust and reliable solution for customers looking for efficient heating at an attractive investment level. The HHO combines proven performance with excellent value for money.

This direct fired heater with open combustion is suitable for petroleum and diesel. Its durable stainless steel construction, electronic ignition and integrated safety features ensure reliable operation. Easy access to the burner and a practical inspection hatch make maintenance simple, while the powerful airflow provides a throw of up to 40 metres.

Key benefits

Simple, safe and reliable
Suitable for petroleum and diesel
Protected against overheating
LED indicator for easy error identification
Electronic ignition and photocell flame protection
Fuel filter and manual air release included
Available in 80, 100 and 120 kW capacities
Moveable version on oil tank available

LTU indirect fired gasheaters (horizontal)

The LTU Series is designed for livestock houses where a healthy indoor climate, animal performance and efficient operation are key priorities. Thanks to indirect combustion, combustion gases remain outside the house. This means the heater adds heat without introducing extra moisture or combustion gases into the animal environment.

With an efficiency of 92% and a powerful air throw of up to 70 metres, the LTU is particularly suitable for long livestock houses. Because no additional ventilation is required to remove combustion gases, electricity costs for minimum ventilation can be reduced by up to a third. A low noise level of just 50 dB contributes to a calm environment for the animals.

The robust stainless steel construction and easily accessible burner and heat exchanger ensure reliable performance and straightforward maintenance.

Key benefits

No combustion gases inside the house
Up to 70 metres air throw, ideal for long houses
Electronic ignition
Ionisation flame protection
Protection against overheating
Available for natural gas and propane
Available in 80 and 100 kW capacities

LCSA-V series, closed gas heater

The LCSA Series offers an efficient heating solution for livestock houses where animal comfort, performance and lower operating costs are key priorities. Its closed combustion system keeps combustion gases outside the house, helping to maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.

The vertical design recovers warm air from the top of the house and distributes it horizontally at animal level. Combined with the optional extension tube, this ensures an even heat distribution with a low temperature gradient throughout the house. With a throw diameter of up to 30 metres, the LCSA is ideal for effective heating of large and high houses.

The robust stainless steel construction and easy access to the burner and heat exchanger make the heater reliable and easy to maintain. Two burner settings allow the heating capacity to be adjusted to actual demand, improving flexibility and efficiency.

Key benefits

No combustion gases inside the house
Throw diameter up to 30 metres
Recovers warm air from the top of the house
Ionisation flame protection
Protection against overheating
Suitable for natural gas and propane
Available in 45, 60, 75 and 100 kW capacities

Pipe heating

With pipe heating, the incoming air is heated by warm water flowing through the aluminium pipes. The pipes are mounted flush against the wall, in the air inlet duct or under the ventilation ceiling. The delta pipes and twin pipes are made of anodised aluminium, which offers benefits include rapid heating, light weight and no corrosion.

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Heat stress

High occupancy at high temperatures is a challenge for every livestock producer. The risk of heat stress in the house increases with high outside temperatures. Heat stress occurs when high temperatures and high humidity prevent an animal from regulating its own body temperature. This impacts on animal health. A suitable cooling system offers excellent possibilities to keep the animals in their comfort zone and prevent heat stress. So your animals will continue to grow, even with a full stocking density and extremely high outdoor temperatures.

There are several way to cool the house. One option is a higher air humidity by misting on pad cooling but a higher air speed (the wind chill effect) also has a cooling effect on the animals. The best solution depends on the humidity of the air and the ( fluctuating) temperature of the outside air.

Cold stress

Similar to heat stress, whether the animals experience cold greatly depends on the combination of air temperature, air speed, air humidity level and the general body condition of the animals. If the lowest critical temperature of the thermoneutral zone is exceeded, the animals will need to utilise more energy to maintain their temperature. This increases their energy demand. Provision of water and feed in line with the higher need for energy must be safeguarded to prevent energy being diverted from other vital processes such as the immune system, production, body condition or recovery and healing.

To avoid this, you can also heat the house as well as measures such as reducing the wind speed and humidity levels. Providing fresh air is always necessary.

Various methods are used for heating, but heating using infrared radiation is gaining in popularity. If traditional convection heating is used, the air is heated throughout the house. As warm air rises, the temperature in the house will be warmer near the ceiling than at floor level. Logically, this is a considerable waste of energy. Choosing to heat the house using an infrared system enables you to save on energy costs compared with conventional heating.

When deciding which heating system to use, pay close attention to the energy consumption, noise production level, CO2 and ammonia emissions and moisture released in the house.

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