{"id":112374,"date":"2025-06-17T12:32:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/our-advice\/rafraichisseur-agriculture\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:23:47","slug":"rafraichisseur-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/agriculture-en\/rafraichisseur-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Farms: air coolers tailored to farming needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Farms face <strong>major challenges in managing temperatures<\/strong>, particularly during periods of intense heat. Farm buildings, such as greenhouses, sheds and barns, can quickly accumulate heat, endangering animal health, crop quality and stock safety. OberA, <strong>specialists in industrial air quality<\/strong>, looks at the best solutions for these challenges. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The challenges of temperature management on farms<\/h2>\n\n<p>Temperature management has become a strategic issue for professionals in the agricultural sector. With <g id=\"gid_0\">climatic disturbances<\/g>, longer summers and poorly ventilated buildings, working and production conditions are becoming increasingly difficult to control without appropriate equipment. Here are some explanations.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing heat to protect your crops and animals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the<strong>agricultural industry<\/strong>, heat isn&#8217;t just uncomfortable: it can become a real hazard. Farms, whether greenhouses, sheds or livestock buildings, are often poorly insulated and<strong> quickly accumulate heat<\/strong>. This leads to yield losses, degrades the quality of stored products and jeopardizes animal health.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excessive heat: a direct impact on farm performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Livestock:<strong> high temperatures<\/strong> can cause heat stress in animals, reducing productivity and increasing the risk of disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crops: <strong>excessive heat can lead to rapid evaporation of water from the soil<\/strong>, affecting plant growth and reducing yields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage: stored agricultural products, such as grain and fruit, can deteriorate rapidly under the effect of heat and humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/securite-au-travail-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"safety at work\" class=\"wp-image-121214\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/securite-au-travail-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/securite-au-travail-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/securite-au-travail-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/securite-au-travail-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/securite-au-travail.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>A word from OberA: in the face of these challenges, industrial <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/produits\/rafraichisseurs-air\/\"><em>industrial air coolers <\/em><\/a> <em>are a simple, economical and immediately effective solution. By significantly lowering temperatures and controlling humidity, they provide operators with concrete leverage to   <\/em><strong><em>protect their crops<\/em><\/strong><em>their animals and buildings.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concrete benefits for every agricultural sector<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Check\" class=\"wp-image-77456\" style=\"width:111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock: improve animal welfare and performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reducing the temperature<\/strong> in barns or poultry houses significantly improves the quality of life of the animals. Less stressed, they eat better, produce more and fall ill less often. The return on investment is direct and measurable.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Check\" class=\"wp-image-77456\" style=\"width:111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage: preserve your crops longer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By controlling both <strong>temperature and humidity<\/strong>, air coolers contribute to optimal preservation. Sensitive products such as fruit, vegetables and cereals remain stable for longer, without the need for <strong>energy-hungry solutions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Check\" class=\"wp-image-77456\" style=\"width:111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/conseil-raf.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm buildings: reduce risks while enhancing comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excessive heat<\/strong> in farm buildings can also damage equipment and increase the risk of fire. Installing a high-performance cooling system can bring down the <strong>ambient<\/strong> temperature over the long term, for a safer, more pleasant environment in which to live and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaporative cooling: a natural and efficient technology<\/h3>\n\n<p>Air coolers used in the <strong>agricultural sector<\/strong>, particularly adiabatic models such as those offered by OberA, are based on a simple but highly effective physical principle: evaporative cooling.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The adiabatic principle: refrigerant-free cooling<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In concrete terms, an<strong> adiabatic cooler<\/strong> works as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suction of warm ambient air using a powerful fan;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The air then passes through a humidified media;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The water contained in the media evaporates on contact with the hot air, absorbing a significant amount of heat in the process;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The expelled air is cooled by 4 to 10\u00b0C, depending on the initial humidity and temperature conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This process requires no <strong>refrigerant<\/strong> (as in conventional air conditioners), consumes little energy and offers excellent energy efficiency for <a href=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/our-tips\/le-rafraichissement-adiabatique-un-coefficient-de-performance-thermique-inegale-pour-les-grands-volumes\/\">cooling large volumes,<\/a> typically farm buildings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Rafraichisseur-dair-par-evaporation.jpg\" alt=\"evaporative air cooler\" class=\"wp-image-13253\" style=\"width:217px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Rafraichisseur-dair-par-evaporation.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Rafraichisseur-dair-par-evaporation-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Rafraichisseur-dair-par-evaporation-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/obera.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Rafraichisseur-dair-par-evaporation-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Humidity control: an advantage in agricultural environments<\/h3>\n\n<p>Unlike<strong> traditional air conditioning, which dries out the air<\/strong>, adiabatic coolers help maintain a stable humidity level, which is particularly beneficial for :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greenhouses, where controlled humidity promotes plant growth;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage areas<\/strong> to prevent crops from drying out;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestock buildings, where humid air reduces suspended dust and improves animal breathing.<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-performance technology, even in open environments<\/h3>\n\n<p>Another key advantage of <strong>adiabatic air coolers<\/strong> is their ability to operate efficiently in semi-open or high air change environments. This makes them particularly suitable for agricultural sheds, partially open <strong>livestock buildings<\/strong> or ventilated greenhouses. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fan, mister or cooler: which to choose?<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cooling<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Humidification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Water consumption<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ideal application<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fan<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Air circulation without cooling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mister<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Localized cooling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Air cooler<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Large-volume cooling<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose the right agricultural air cooler?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flow rate, surface area, humidity: technical criteria not to be overlooked<\/h3>\n\n<p>The power of the airflow is a key factor. At OberA, models range from 12,000 to 30,000 m\u00b3\/h, effectively covering from 150 to over 400 m\u00b2. It&#8217;s also important to <strong>consider the<\/strong> desired <strong>humidity level<\/strong> and frequency of use.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of use and adaptability to specific agricultural needs<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Mobile coolers<\/strong> are recommended for operations where requirements vary from building to building. Their mobility allows great flexibility, without the need for heavy installation. For fixed, high-traffic areas such as large greenhouses or sheds, ceiling-mounted models guarantee <strong>uniform, continuous coverage.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intelligent compatibility with your existing systems<\/h3>\n\n<p>OberA models can be coupled with nozzles,<strong> misting accessories<\/strong> or integrated with automatic systems. This makes it possible to adjust the system for heat peaks or critical periods, without over-consumption of water. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The OberA range: your trusted ally for a controlled farming environment<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solutions designed for the demands of the field<\/h3>\n\n<p>The IC range offered by OberA has been designed to <strong>meet the most demanding agricultural conditions<\/strong>: robust materials, high flow capacity, low water consumption and simplified maintenance.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>What sets OberA apart: fast delivery, installation by our specialized teams, and above all personalized support. We are   <\/em><strong><em>air treatment specialists<\/em><\/strong><em>  and fully understand the needs of manufacturers. We also offer a rental service and test our equipment to validate the most optimal solution. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solutions for every farm building<\/h3>\n\n<p>Each operation has its own specific features. OberA offers models perfectly suited to : <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Horticultural greenhouses<\/strong>: maintaining even, gentle humidity for sensitive plants;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural sheds<\/strong>: rapid cooling of large volumes to protect men and machines;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Livestock buildings<\/strong>: quiet operation, water savings, durability in dusty environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farms face major challenges in managing temperatures, particularly during periods of intense heat.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":113708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"OberA Agricultural Air Coolers: Efficiency, Comfort","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover how OberA adiabatic coolers improve thermal comfort, crop preservation and livestock productivity. 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