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Temporal Variation of Greenhouse Gas Emission in Gestation Swine Building
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference Proceedings and Presentations
  • Hongmin Dong, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
  • Zhiping Zhu, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
  • Yue Li, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
  • Xiuping Tao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
  • Hongwei Xin, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Conference
Livestock Environment VII
Publication Date
5-1-2005
Geolocation
(39.90403, 116.407526)
Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the temporal variation of greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration in the swine building over both daily and seasonal basis. The air samples were collected every one hour continuously for three days during summer and spring, and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC). Barn temperature was collected and the management practices were also noted. Results showed that methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration was related to the internal temperature and ventilation. Daily CH4 and CO2 concentrations varied more during cold weather than warmer weather; nighttime GHG concentration in the gestation building was higher than daytime because of the low air exchange. Average CH4 concentration in the gestation building was 16.67 + 9.88 ppm in spring and 9.25 + 7.64 ppm in summer. Average CO2 concentrations were 2361.65 + 960.96 ppm in spring and 1134.96 + 373.53 ppm in summer.

Comments

This proceeding is from Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium, 18-20 May 2005 (Beijing, China) Publication Date 18 May 2005 701P0205.

Copyright Owner
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Language
en
Citation Information
Hongmin Dong, Zhiping Zhu, Yue Li, Xiuping Tao, et al.. "Temporal Variation of Greenhouse Gas Emission in Gestation Swine Building" Beijing, China(2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hongwei_xin/157/