Tunnel Ventilation Design Guide
A tunnel ventilation design guide for dairy farms listing the basic pieces and questions to review when planning a tunnel ventilated barn with a professional.
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The steps on this page
- Review goals for the barn
- Check barn orientation and width
- Plan inlet design
- Plan fan placement
- Plan controls and sensors
- Plan cooling add-ons
- Check power and backup power
- Plan for winter operation
- Review design with an engineer
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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