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Research on Thermal Environment Optimization in Livestock Transport Vehicles Using CFD

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: With the advent of African Swine Fever, biosecurity requirements during transportation have become increasingly stringent. Vehicles transporting pigs between large-scale farms are increasingly adopting fully enclosed air-filtered trailers, significantly reducing the risk of viral infection during transit. However, due to the complete sealing of the cargo compartment, insufficient ventilation or excessive internal temperatures can easily lead to pigs suffocating. This study focuses on air-filtered pig transport vehicles, simulating and experimentally analyzing the internal airflow and temperature distribution. Results indicate relatively high temperatures and slow airflow at the rear of the compartment. Corresponding optimization designs for the vehicle interior are proposed to address this phenomenon.

Source: Journal of Engineering Research and Reports

DOI: 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i121747

Authors: Yang Zhuang, Qiao Feilei, Sun Bin

Institution: North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power

Language: English

Topic: Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417420223

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