1 Heating and Ventilation Masters Degree Programs

This M.Sc. research project will: Undertake a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature and industry technical data and reports in order to identify a priority subset of potential geothermal HVAC solutions to be considered for confined poultry production based on criteria addressing technological maturity, affordability, ease of implementation and potential efficacy; Develop and evaluate detailed prospective techno-economic and life cycle inventory and assessment models using technical data and energy simulation software to estimate the potential sustainability costs and benefits of these solutions; and Advance recommendations for pilot trials of key candidate technologies, including identification of one or more egg farm collaborators in Canada with whom to co-author a funding support application to the AAFC Agricultural Clean Technology program.