Exhaust air treatment systems for animal housing facilities

For the treatment of exhaust air from animal housing facilities, different techniques are available. This publication provides an overview of the current development status of the techniques in particular regarding the areas of application, treatment principles, specifications for the design of the installations, and removal efficiency for odours, ammonia, and dust. The expenses for the investment and the operation of the installations are derived based on the minimum requirements for certified systems. Information about the consideration of the installations in permit procedures for individual farms and examples of practical applications complete the presentation. This publication is an indispensable source of information for the operators of animal housing facilities and agricultural advisers before investment decisions are made where the installation of an exhaust air treatment system is being considered. In addition, it also serves as a basis for planners and experts for the objective evaluation of the different techniques with regard to the possibilities and conditions of their application in animal housing.