Components of a Cooling Pad with PVC Gutter System:

1. Cooling Pads: These are evaporative cooling pads made from specialized cellulose material. They are placed on one side of the poultry house and are designed to facilitate the process of evaporative cooling.

2. PVC Gutters: PVC gutters are installed at the bottom of the cooling pads to collect and channel the water that flows down the pads after evaporation.

3. Water Distribution System: A water distribution system, which includes pipes and pumps, supplies water to the top of the cooling pads. The water trickles down the pads, saturating them.

4. Recirculation Pump: A pump recirculates the water collected in the PVC gutters back to the top of the cooling pads. This ensures continuous wetting of the pads for efficient cooling.

5. Exhaust Fans: Exhaust fans are on the cooling pads’ opposite side. As air is drawn through the wet pads, it becomes cooled and circulates throughout the poultry house by the exhaust fans.

Function and Benefits:

The cooling pad with a PVC gutter system combines the cooling effect of evaporative cooling pads with a closed-loop water recirculation system. This setup offers several benefits:

1. Efficient Cooling: The wet cooling pads lower the incoming air temperature through evaporation, effectively cooling the air before it enters the poultry house.

2. Water Conservation: The closed-loop recirculation system reduces water consumption compared to traditional evaporative cooling systems, where excess water is continuously flushed out.

3. Energy Efficiency: Evaporative cooling is energy-efficient compared to traditional air conditioning methods, and the closed-loop system enhances this efficiency by recirculating water.

4. Improved Air Quality: The air passing through the wet cooling pads is filtered and humidified, which can contribute to improved air quality within the poultry house.

5. Uniform Cooling: Properly designed systems provide uniform cooling across the poultry house, ensuring that all birds benefit from the cooling effect.

6. Cost Savings: The combination of energy and water savings can result in cost savings over time.