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Air Conditioning for Barns
Barns store large quantities of grain and other agricultural products, which are very sensitive to the temperature and humidity of the storage environment. Barn air conditioners can accurately control the temperature and humidity in the barn, creating a suitable storage environment for agricultural products, preventing mold, deterioration, insects, etc., and extending the storage period of agricultural products.
Barn air conditioners are similar to ordinary air conditioners and are generally based on a vapor compression refrigeration cycle. It consists mainly of a compressor, condenser, throttling device (e.g. expansion valve) and evaporator. The compressor compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas, which then enters the condenser. In the condenser, the refrigerant is transformed into a high temperature and high pressure liquid by heat exchange with the outside air and releasing heat. Next, the liquid refrigerant is throttled and depressurized by a throttling device to become a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid, which enters the evaporator. In the evaporator, the refrigerant absorbs the heat of the air in the barn, so that the air temperature is lowered, and the refrigerant becomes a low-temperature, low-pressure gas, back to the compressor, and so on.
During the refrigeration process, when the air passes through the evaporator, due to the low surface temperature of the evaporator, the water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets on the surface of the evaporator, which are discharged out of the barn through the drainage system, thus lowering the humidity inside the barn. At the same time, some barn air conditioners are equipped with a humidification system, which can be used to increase humidity when it is low inside the barn in order to maintain the proper humidity range.
Barn air conditioners can accurately control the temperature inside the barn within a certain range, and different agricultural products have different suitable storage temperatures. For example, the appropriate storage temperature for wheat is generally 18 - 24 ℃, corn at 14 - 18 ℃, barn air conditioning can be set according to the type of stored agricultural products, to ensure that the temperature fluctuations are controlled within a small range, to provide a stable storage environment for agricultural products.
In order to reduce operating costs, barn air conditioners often employ energy-efficient technologies. For example, equipped with an inverter compressor, it can automatically adjust the cooling power according to the actual cooling demand inside the barn. When the temperature inside the barn is close to the set temperature, the inverter compressor reduces the speed and decreases the cooling capacity, avoiding the waste of energy caused by the frequent starting and stopping of the traditional compressor, thus saving a large amount of electricity.
Barns are generally large in space and may contain impurities such as dust and grain debris. Barn air conditioners are designed with these factors in mind, and their housings usually have better sealing to prevent dust and other contaminants from entering the interior of the air conditioner and affecting its performance and longevity. The filters of the air conditioner are also easier to remove and clean, making it easier for users to maintain the air conditioner on a regular basis to ensure proper operation.
Selection points
Refrigeration capacity matching: According to the volume of the barn, the insulation performance of the barn, as well as the types and quantities of stored agricultural products to choose the appropriate refrigeration capacity of the air conditioner. For example, a 100 cubic meter barn storing wheat with general insulation performance may need 3 - 5kW of cooling capacity; if the barn is larger or the stored agricultural products are more sensitive to the temperature, a larger cooling capacity air conditioner is needed.
Air Circulation System: Air circulation inside the barn is important, good air circulation can make the temperature and humidity uniform in all corners of the barn. Therefore, choose a barn air conditioner with a powerful fan and reasonable air duct design to ensure that the air can be fully circulated inside the barn. For example, the air conditioner's fan airflow should be large enough and the air ducts should be able to direct the air evenly across all areas of the barn.
Reliability and durability: Barns are relatively harsh environments, and air conditioners need to run consistently over long periods of time. It is crucial to choose a barn air conditioner with a good brand reputation and reliable quality. For example, the compressor, fan and other key components of the air conditioner should undergo rigorous quality testing and be made of high-quality materials that are able to operate for long periods of time without failing under the barn's dust, humidity and other environmental conditions.
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