Simulation of sensible and latent heat losses from wet-skin surface and fur layer |
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Institution: | Biological and Environmental Engineering Department, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA |
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Abstract: | A simulation model that simultaneously calculates heat and mass transfer from a wetted skin surface and fur layer of a cow is presented. The model predicts evaporative, convective and radiant heat losses for different levels of skin and fur wetness, air velocity, air temperature and relative humidity. In the model, fur layer (hair coat) properties such as fur thickness and hair density assumed are that of summer conditions. Evaporative cooling from wet-skin surface and hair coat is the dominant mode of heat mitigation mechanism in stressful hot environments and is further enhanced by increased air velocity. Evaporative cooling is, however, depressed by increased relative humidity because of deficit of water-vapor concentration between the skin surface and ambient air. |
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