Abstract:
An incubator is a device that is used to turn the
fertile eggs hatching successfully at suitable
environmental conditions by regulating the
temperature and humidity of the enclosure. To
meet the high demand of poultry production
artificial egg hatching is needed. So temperature
controls are an important factor for the incubation
process. The source of power in an incubator is
electrical energy. Energy is limited on earth. So
proper use of energy is an important factor. By
controlling
the temperature and humidity
efficiently we can reduce the electrical energy
consumption. In this paper, we have discussed
energy-saving techniques in hatching incubators
which can save energy. The possibility of hatching
egg is about 35-40° centigrade but the optimum
temperature should be kept at 37.5° centigrade for
21 days and Below 35° centigrade and above
40.5° centigrade no embryo can be survived for
hatching. Cooling eggs for short periods says 30
40 minutes out of 24 hours regularly with no
harmful effect during incubation and probably
profit. So to reduce energy consumption we
introduced a power-saving mood that keeps the
system shut off for 15-20 minutes within 24 hours
during incubation. Using the inverter, we have
simulated the backup system which has improved
the temperature rise time and settling time
compared to the conventional egg incubator.
Calculation shows that this system is energy
efficient.
