Skip to main content
Unpublished Paper
Development of a Wireless Sensor Network to Quantify Spatial and Temporal H2S Concentrations in Swine Houses (A Progress Report)
Animal Industry Report
  • Robert T. Burns, Iowa State University
  • Nir Keren, Iowa State University
  • Ross Muhlbauer, Iowa State University
  • Hongwei Xin, Iowa State University
  • Steven J. Hoff, Iowa State University
  • Randy Swestka, Iowa State University
Extension Number
ASL R2436
Publication Date
2009
Topic
Environment
Summary and Implications

Transient hazards to human and animal health can occur in swine barns due to sudden bursts of high concentration hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas released when manure slurry is agitated during removal from sub-floor pits. This project will quantify the concentration of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) that workers and swine in pork production facilities are typically exposed to in different production facility types during different operating conditions. Results from this study will be used to make recommendations to increase worker and animal safety by reducing risks of H2S poisoning.

Copyright Holder
Iowa State University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-279
Language
en
Citation Information
Robert T. Burns, Nir Keren, Ross Muhlbauer, Hongwei Xin, et al.. "Development of a Wireless Sensor Network to Quantify Spatial and Temporal H2S Concentrations in Swine Houses (A Progress Report)" (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/steven_hoff/52/