Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2010
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
First Advisor
Robert T. Burns
Abstract
The objectives of this research focus on investigating spatial distribution of hydrogen sulfide gas associated with manure removal and agitation events in deep-pit swine production facilities as well as assessing exposure or potential exposure to hydrogen sulfide before, during, and after manure removal and agitation events.
The specific objectives of this study were: (1) Implement a wireless hydrogen sulfide monitoring network in deep-pit sow and finishing swine facilities. (2) Measure the in-house distribution of hydrogen sulfide concentrations in deep-pit sow and finishing swine facilities before, during, and after pit agitation and pumping events. (3) Compare measured hydrogen sulfide concentrations to OSHA exposure guidelines (during normal operation) and animal exposure levels (during normal and pit agitation and slurry removal) for different swine facility types. (4) Develop management options that reduce worker and animal exposure risks to hydrogen sulfide in swine production facilities.
Copyright Owner
Randy John Swestka
Copyright Date
2010
Language
en
Date Available
2012-04-30
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
120 pages
Recommended Citation
Swestka, Randy John, "Hydrogen sulfide spatial distribution and exposure in deep-pit swine housing" (2010). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 11416.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/11416
