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Filter Airflow prediction model development
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference Proceedings and Presentations
  • Benjamin C. Smith, Iowa State University
  • Brett C. Ramirez, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Conference
2020 ASABE Annual International Virtual Meeting
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2020
DOI
10.13031/aim.202000431
Conference Title
2020 ASABE Annual International Virtual Meeting
Conference Date
July 13-15, 2020
Abstract

The implementation of air filters on commercial swine farms has effectively reduced the frequency of airborne disease transmission. However, efficiently managing filter lifespan remains a challenge and an unknown operational cost for filtered swine facilities. Individual filter testing protocols are time consuming and expensive for producers. The objective of this study was to develop a predictive model for estimating airflow for an individual filter in situ by comparing multiple machine learning models to eliminate the need for manual, individual filter testing for filter resistance. The data set was generated from a custom Air Filter Environmental Testing Chamber that mimics on farm operational conditions with a low static pressure drop per filter and ground level installation. Model parameters were developed from a six-month long data set. The models were developed when the chamber was running with a new set of pre-filters and a set of five-month old v-bank filters. The developed models include a single input linear regression, multiple linear regression, and random forest models. A single input linear regression was not an effective method for predicting the chamber airflow, R2=0.08. The multiple linear regression moderately explained the variation in the data, R2=0.77. The random forest models performed the best for predicting the test chamber airflow with both models featuring R2= 0.98. The results and models from this study will be used to determine the feasibility of an on-farm application.

Comments

This proceeding is published as Smith, Benjamin C., and Brett C. Ramirez. "Filter Airflow prediction model development." Paper no. 2000431. 2020 ASABE Annual International Virtual Meeting. July 13-15, 2020. DOI: 10.13031/aim.202000431. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Benjamin C. Smith and Brett C. Ramirez. "Filter Airflow prediction model development" (2020) p. 2000431
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brett-ramirez/36/