First Pollo air scrubber module in the UK
This month Big Dutchman UK dealer Newquip delivered two Pollo air scrubber modules. These were for a project located in Wales and is part of a new trend we see for layer farmer. To install modular air scrubbers, built to DLG certification standards.
Air scrubbing is becoming a more frequent requirement in the UK as part of permitting regulations and a ‘licence to produce’. Following the successful introduction of our built-in system last year, for Layers and Broilers. It was asked if we could supply a modular system, very similar to the one we offer for pigs. After consultation with Steve Braithwaite from Newquip and Werner Meckelnborg from Big Dutchman, we arrived at a design that fits perfectly with the Newquip free-range Layer concept.
Werner Meckelnborg
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Complete turnkey solution
The concept offered by Newquip consists of the Big Dutchman Natura 264 aviary system, with integrated feeding, drinkers and Zeus led lighting. Ventilation using Fumus fresh air chimneys for zero pressure and managed by the Viper touch controller. For Egg, palletising and packing Newquip offer the Kletec ANT30 Palletiser and the Sanovo Farm Packer 70.
Pollo air scrubber explanation
The Pollo air scrubber is usually designed as a built in system. This is where the air scrubber technology (washing table and control unit) is built into an extension of the house and the larger air volumes produced by poultry ventilation can be cleaned according to official recognised protocols. However in some cases as with this project, the smaller number of birds (16,000 per house) and percentage of air to be cleaned (70%), meant a module was possible. Other advantages of a module is that it can be easily transported to the farm location on a truck and requires minimal work to attached to the building.
Factory tested to meet the demands of the regulators
The air scrubbers used for this project were built and tested at the Inno+ factory in the Netherlands and then shipped as standalone units to the site for installation. The system is fully automated, regulating pH and Nitrogen levels for optimum performance. The concentrations in the wash water are measured automatically then pumped to a storage tank when the set threshold values are reached. The air scrubber is then replenished with fresh water. Designed for a maximum air capacity of 100,000 m3/h per house and providing the ammonia, dust and odour reduction required to comply with the permit, that stipulates levels of reduction set out in the BAT (best available techniques), built to certified DLG standards.
Self-regulation and low maintenance
Another important deciding factor in the choice of the Pollo and the ability of the system to self-regulate. Is low maintenance and time saving for the farmer.
Data logging 365 days per year
Through data logging our service team is able to monitor these air scrubbers 24 x 7 anywhere in the world. This means we can assess an issue before it becomes a bigger problem. From this data, it is also possible for our customers to assess performance themselves and print a report to use in support of their ‘licence to produce’.
Retro fitting farms with air scrubbing for a ‘Green label’
Besides outfitting new built poultry houses with air scrubbers to comply with the legislation. There is also the possibility to retrofit existing buildings to partially reduce emissions for other reasons. One of these maybe to promote environmental sustainability. We see a growing movement across Europe from both the public and environmental groups to promote meat and eggs that are produced in a way that does not add to the carbon footprint. ‘Emission reduction’ can be a big contributor towards a positive label for our food and create more acceptance for its production. In the next year, we expect to realize our first project where air scrubbing is implemented to achieve an ‘environmental green label’ for chickens supplied to retail.
Measuring environmental footprint
Of course this is not a new idea, we have thought long and hard as to how we will provide evidence using data produced from the air scrubbing and energy recovery the processes. As such we have developed an environmental report. A tool that helps us assess the carbon footprint of a poultry farm. This approach will in the future be used to assess sustainability in food labelling.
For more information about the product lines, Newquip offer in this solution:
Newquip in the UK
Big Dutchman multitier system
Ventilation
Egg collection, which is supplied with
More information about the Pollo air scrubbers for poultry houses
The Pollo series of built in air scrubbers are also designed as standard as possible, for ease of transportation and a ‘flat pack’ approach to installation around the world. This represents a turnkey, proven solution for countries where the licensing authorities are trying to set a benchmark for air cleaning on poultry farms. The Big Dutchman group can deliver a product with 18 years of development, testing, certification and proven experience behind it.
For more information, please contact: Simon Lague (Business development manager Inno+) – slague@inno-plussystems.com
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