Cooling Pad System

Poultry Cooling Pad System

The Cooling Pad System is designed to reduce the temperature of incoming air in poultry houses through evaporative cooling. It works together with exhaust fans to provide a controlled airflow path and help maintain a more suitable indoor environment during hot weather.

Cooling Pad Assembly

The cooling pad assembly provides a large evaporative surface through which incoming air passes. Water is distributed over the pad, allowing heat to be absorbed as air moves through the moist surface.

Water Distribution System

A water distribution arrangement supplies water across the upper portion of the cooling pads. Even water distribution helps maintain consistent wetting of the pad surface during operation.

Water Recirculation System

Water collected beneath the pads can be recirculated through the system using a pump. This helps maintain continuous pad wetting while reducing unnecessary water consumption.

Water Tank / Sump

A dedicated tank or sump can collect and store circulating water for the cooling system. It provides a continuous water source for the circulation pump and pad-wetting arrangement.

Air Inlet System

The cooling pads are installed at designated air-inlet openings of the poultry house. Outside air passes through the wet pads before entering the building, allowing evaporative cooling to take place.

Pump System

A water pump circulates water from the collection tank or sump to the distribution arrangement above the cooling pads. Continuous circulation helps keep the pad surface adequately wet during operation.

Working Principle

Water is circulated from the collection tank to the top of the cooling pads, where it flows downward and keeps the pad surface wet. At the same time, exhaust fans draw outside air through the moist pads and into the poultry house.

As the incoming air passes through the wet pad, a portion of the water evaporates and removes heat from the air. The cooled air then enters the poultry house, helping reduce the internal temperature.

Main Applications

• Broiler poultry farms

• Layer farms

• Breeder farms

• Environment-controlled poultry houses

• Large-scale poultry sheds

• Intensive poultry production facilities

• Commercial poultry farms

• Livestock ventilation systems

Key Features

• Evaporative air cooling

• Controlled fresh-air entry

• Water-circulated cooling arrangement

• Compatible with exhaust fans

• Helps reduce poultry-house temperature

• Continuous pad wetting

• Suitable for hot-weather operation

• Supports controlled-environment poultry houses

• Reduced dependence on conventional air-conditioning

• Suitable for large poultry-house ventilation systems

Construction Details

The Cooling Pad System consists of evaporative cooling pads, a water-distribution arrangement, circulation pump, water collection tank or sump and associated piping. The pads are installed across designated air-inlet openings so that incoming air passes through the wet surface.

The system can be integrated with exhaust fans, environmental controllers and water-management equipment to create a complete tunnel or cross-ventilation arrangement.

Maintenance Requirements

• Clean cooling pads regularly to remove dust and accumulated deposits.

• Check the water-distribution pipes and spray arrangements.

• Inspect the circulation pump for proper operation.

• Clean the water tank or sump periodically.

• Check pipes and connections for leakage.

• Monitor water flow across the complete pad surface.

• Inspect pads for damage, scaling or deterioration.

• Replace worn cooling pads when required.

• Maintain water quality according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Safety Features

The system should have secure water and electrical connections with suitable protection around the circulation pump and other powered components. Proper drainage should be maintained to prevent water accumulation around the installation. Regular inspection of the pads, pump, piping and electrical components helps ensure safe and reliable operation.