What Is The Difference between Plastic Cooling Pads And Paper Cooling Pads?

Both paper cooling pads and plastic cooling pads can be used for cooling and humidification, so what is the difference between them?

From the perspective of material characteristics, paper cooling pads are mainly composed of paper fibers. They are soft in texture and have good water absorption properties. Moisture can quickly diffuse inside them to form a uniform water film, thereby effectively reducing the air temperature. However, paper cooling pads have low strength and are prone to damage, especially when used for a long time in humid environments, which may result in mold growth, damage, and other issues. The plastic cooling pad is made of plastic, has high strength and toughness, is not easily damaged, can withstand certain external impact and friction, and has strong resistance to mildew, making it suitable for use in harsh environments.

2. In terms of cooling effect, the pore structure of the paper cooling pad is relatively fine, which can fully contact the air and moisture, and the cooling efficiency is high. The cooling effect of plastic cooling pads is slightly inferior to that of paper cooling pads, but its performance is stable and the cooling effect fluctuates less during long-term use.

3. From the perspective of cost and service life, paper cooling pads are lower in cost, but have a shorter service life and usually need to be replaced regularly. Plastic cooling pads cost more, but have a long service life and are cost-effective in the long run.

During the construction of modern pig houses, most farms choose exhaust ventilation systems to complete pig house ventilation. The emergence of plastic cooling pads and paper cooling pads are well matched with the exhaust ventilation system. Let’s talk about them below. Their respective uses and differences in pig farms.

Paper cooling pad: The paper cooling pad is installed on the wall of the air inlet of the pig house. With the water circulation system, the water flow flows through the cooling pad wall infinitely. When the outside air enters, the air passes through the cooling pad wall and exchanges heat with the water. The temperature will decrease rapidly, thereby achieving a significant effect in cooling the pig house.

Plastic cooling pads: Plastic cooling pads are used in pig farms, also called deodorizing cooling pads. The smell of pig urine and pig manure produced by pig houses will contain a lot of harmful gases. Direct emissions will not only pollute the environment, but also pose epidemic prevention risks. The deodorizing cooling pad is installed at the air outlet, and after spraying on it, harmful gases with strong water solubility, such as ammonia, will be dissolved in the water to avoid being directly discharged to the outside world. At the same time, the special material of the plastic cooling pad can effectively filter various impurities. Generally speaking, the deodorization efficiency of a two-layer deodorization wall can reach 75%, and the deodorization efficiency of a three-layer deodorization wall can reach more than 85%.