Effect of Green Roofs on the Thermal Environment of Prototype Broiler Houses
AgriEngineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 16 - 16
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
management
of
thermal
environments
in
animal
production
facilities
presents
significant
challenges,
requiring
continuous
adjustments
to
meet
animals’
physiological
needs.
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
green
roofs
on
environment
and
comfort
indices
small-scale
poultry
house
prototypes,
comparing
with
without
roof
installations.
research
tested
various
types
(ceramic,
fiber
cement,
metal)
combined
emerald
grass
(Zoysia
japonica)
systems.
Parameters
measured
included
air
temperature,
relative
humidity,
internal
surface
Temperature
Humidity
Index
(THI),
Black
Globe
(BGHI),
Human
Comfort
(HCI),
Thermal
Radiation
Load
(TRL)
under
both
open
closed
conditions.
Results
showed
that
reduced
indoor
temperature
by
up
2.4
°C
prototypes
10.6
during
peak
heat
periods.
In
combinations
using
cement
tiles,
decreased
24.0
27.0
configurations.
implementation
resulted
THI
reductions
2.3
8.1
units
respectively,
BGHI
decreases
2.8
11.3
units,
TRL
21.0
W/m2
74.0
W/m2.
HCI
measurements
confirmed
improved
conditions
installations
settings.
concludes
effectively
enhance
reducing
bioclimatic
hot
periods
while
maintaining
stable
cooler
weather,
thereby
improving
overall
facilities.
Language: Английский
Long-term evaluation of soil-based bioelectrochemical green roof systems for greywater treatment
Natalia Tapia,
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Carlos Gallardo-Bustos,
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Claudia Rojas
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et al.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
370, P. 122643 - 122643
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Language: Английский
Biochar Amendment in Green Roof Substrate: A Comprehensive Review of the Benefits, Performance, and Challenges
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 7421 - 7421
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Green
roofs
(GRs)
are
a
well-established
green
infrastructure
(GI)
strategy
that
have
been
extensively
studied
for
decades
to
address
growing
array
of
social
and
environmental
challenges.
Research
efforts
continuously
made
contribute
the
awareness
benefits
GRs
towards
their
widespread
application.
The
substrate,
which
is
one
crucial
layers
GR
system,
plays
major
role
in
serviceability
GRs.
Thus,
several
studies
undertaken
alter
substrate
characteristics
by
applying
innovative
additives.
Biochar,
carbon-rich
material
with
highly
porous
structure
large
specific
surface
area,
has
found
advantageous
areas
such
as
agriculture,
water
filtration,
remediation,
construction,
so
on.
However,
application
biochar
insufficiently
studied,
partially
because
amendment
relatively
recent
innovation.
Furthermore,
comprehensive
review
performance
biochar-amended
substrates
lacking.
This
paper
aims
summarize
past
enhanced
considering
various
offers.
results
indicate
most
reviewed
observed
increased
retention
runoff
nutrients
when
utilizing
biochar.
Additionally,
capabilities
improving
thermal
insulation,
plant
performance,
microbial
diversity,
well
its
effectiveness
sequestrating
carbon
controlling
soil
erosion,
were
mostly
agreed
upon.
Notwithstanding,
definitive
conclusion
cannot
yet
be
confidently
due
limited
research
information
from
biochar–GR
systems
uneven
focus
reviewed.
influence
biochar-related
variables
(including
rates,
methods,
processed
forms,
particle
size)
on
was
also
discussed.
Opportunities
future
suggested
fill
gaps
challenges
restricting
Detailed
findings
could
serve
foundation
further
investigations
into
large-scale
implementation
Language: Английский
Natural Hazards
C. Reid Nichols,
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Lynn Donelson Wright,
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Gary A. Zarillo
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et al.
Synthesis lectures on ocean systems engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 15 - 46
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Land saving and promising seasonal performance in novel spiral wetland
Guofen Hua,
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Zhongwei Zhao,
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Zhaopeng Xing
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et al.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100800 - 100800
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
TECNOLOGIAS ALTERNATIVAS DE DRENAGEM URBANA PARA O CONTROLE DE INUNDAÇÕES: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA COM FOCO NA PREVENÇÃO DE TRAGÉDIAS URBANA
Andressa Alves Ribeiro,
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Rodrigo Coelho e Silva
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Revista Multidisciplinar do Nordeste Mineiro,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
O
crescimento
urbano
desordenado
e
as
mudanças
climáticas
têm
intensificado
a
vulnerabilidade
das
cidades
brasileiras
inundações,
principalmente
devido
à
impermeabilização
do
solo
insuficiência
dos
sistemas
tradicionais
de
drenagem.
Esses
convencionais,
baseados
em
infraestruturas
cinzas,
como
galerias
subterrâneas
canais
escoamento,
demonstram
ser
inadequados
para
lidar
com
eventos
climáticos
extremos,
resultando
enchentes
outros
problemas
ambientais.
Em
resposta
esses
desafios,
tecnologias
alternativas
drenagem
urbana,
os
sustentável,
oferecem
uma
abordagem
mais
eficaz
ambientalmente
responsável
o
controle
águas
pluviais.
Soluções
pavimentos
permeáveis,
telhados
verdes,
jardins
chuva
bacias
detenção
promovem
infiltração
armazenamento
da
água,
ajudando
mitigar
efeitos
chuvas
intensas,
melhorar
qualidade
água
contribuir
sustentabilidade
ambientes
urbanos.
No
entanto,
implementação
dessas
enfrenta
desafios
econômicos,
técnicos
institucionais,
incluindo
altos
custos
iniciais,
falta
conhecimento
especializado
resistência
gestores
públicos.
Para
que
essas
soluções
sejam
amplamente
adotadas,
é
necessária
capacitação
profissionais
construção
civil
desenvolvimento
políticas
públicas
incentivem
seu
uso.
artigo
conclui
urbana
são
fundamentais
aumentar
resiliência
prevenir
tragédias,
promovendo
um
planejamento
sustentável
adaptado
às
climáticas.
Palavras-chave:
Infraestrutura
verde,
gestão
hídrica,
urbanização.