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Animal Laboratory Temperature Humidity Ventilation

Reference data and engineering information about animal laboratory temperature humidity ventilation for air psychrometrics applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Animal Laboratory Temperature Humidity Ventilation in air psychrometrics.

Key Formulas

Humidity Ratio

ω=0.622PvPa\omega = 0.622 \frac{P_v}{P_a}

Mass of water vapor per mass of dry air.

Relative Humidity

ϕ=PvPvs×100%\phi = \frac{P_v}{P_{vs}} \times 100\%

Ratio of actual to saturation vapor pressure.

Wet Bulb Temperature

Twb=TdbPvsPvγT_{wb} = T_{db} - \frac{P_{vs} - P_v}{\gamma}

Temperature measured by wet-bulb thermometer.

Enthalpy of Moist Air

h=cpT+ωhgh = c_p T + \omega h_g

Sensible + latent heat per unit mass of dry air.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
ω\omegaHumidity ratiokg/kg
ϕ\phiRelative humidity%
PvP_vVapor pressurePa
PvsP_{vs}Saturation vapor pressurePa
TdbT_{db}Dry bulb temperature°C
TwbT_{wb}Wet bulb temperature°C

Data Table

16 rows
Animal / Room Temperature(°F) / Comfort Zone Temperature(°F) / Relative Humidity(%) / Air Changes (1/h) data
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Baboon
Cat
Cattle, Calves
Chicken
Chimpanzee
Dog
Goat
Hamster
Horse
Mink
Monkey
Mouse
Pig
Pigeon
Rabbit
Rat

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

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