This document discusses different types of incubators and their operations. It describes still air incubators which do not have fans and forced air incubators which circulate air using internal fans. It also discusses basic incubators, advanced incubators, cabinet incubators, and multi-setting incubators. Multi-setting incubators provide different environmental conditions for different egg development stages. The document focuses on the Chick Master incubator system as an example and describes its laminar air flow system and multi-zone controls.

1. DrMuhammad AshiqToor
DVM , B s c (Zoology)
Islamia University of Bahawal Pur (IUB) (2010 – 2015)
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Types of incubators parts
and their operations

2. INTRODUCTION
An apparatus in which environmental conditions,
such as temperature and humidity, can be
controlled, often used for setting and hatching eggs
artificially

3. TYPES OF INCUBATORS (PRINCIPLE)
Forced air incubator
• These have internal fans to circulate the air.
• Eggs are placed in stacks of trays. The capacity of
these incubators is large.
• Most units have automatic equipment for turning
the eggs and spray mist nozzles for holding proper
humidity levels.

4. TYPES OF INCUBATORS (PRINCIPLE)
Still air incubator
• These are usually small but may hold 100 eggs or
more, they do not have fans.
• Air exchange is made by escaping warm, air at the top
and entering cool, fresh air near the bottom.
• Air circulation is limited, so only one layer of eggs can
be incubated. Incubating temperatures in these
machines must be about 2 to 3°F. Above the
temperatures in forced-air incubators.

5. TYPES OF INCUBATORS(MODELS)
 Basic incubators
 Advanced incubators
 Cabinet incubators
 Multi setting incubators

6. BASIC INCUBATORS
 Still air
 Electronic thermostat controlling 25 watt heating element
 Setter and Hatcher(same)
 Window for observation of hatching process
 60-80 eggs capacity

8. ADVANCED INCUBATORS
 Forced Air/Still Air
 Digital automatic temperature and humidity with
hourly egg turning
 Fan assisted air circulation
 Large observation window
 300-500 eggs capacity

10. CABINET INCUBATORS
 This type of incubators have 3-5 turning trays
 Digital dial thermometer and hygrometer
 Large capacity 500-800 eggs(200 hatching
capacity)(1000)
 High and low temperature alarms
 Programmable automatic egg turning from 30 to
180 minute intervals
 Clear,glazed observation door-Sturdy Metal frame,
energy efficient, insulated cabinet
 covered hatching trays to prevent hatchlings
from escaping

12. MULTI SETTING INCUBATORS
 When it comes to multi-stage systems, none of the
incubators give as much result as multi setting
incubators.
 More hatched livability
 More energy efficiency
 More convenience
 More innovative features
 Laminar Air flow system!

13. LAMINAR AIR FLOW SYSTEM
 Laminar Air Flow system ensures that each stage of
development receives the proper mixture of heat,
moisture and carbon dioxide, producing more
quality hatches
 The system is completely air-cooled, so under no
circumstances is additional cooling required.Multi-
Stage Incubators concentrates conditioned fresh air
to cool the oldest eggs, while using the heat and
carbon dioxide from the advanced eggs to warm
the early developing embryos.

15. WORKING PRINCIPLE

16. Turning
machine
Heating
System
Air –
circulation
system

17. MULTI-SETTING WORKING PRINCIPLE

19. CHICK MASTER AS AN EXAMPLE

20.  It is the simplest and most widely used system
worldwide due to its flexible design as well as
superior hatching results
 The central access corridor allows for easy
maintenance, cleaning, and loading without having
to shut down the system or work with open doors
that could allow heat to escape.
 Humidification is controlled using a system that
supplies a fine mist into the airflow without the need
of a compressor.

22.  Single-Stage roll-in setters designed specifically
for all-in/all-out operation
 The position of each trolley in relation to the paddle
fan places one trolley on each side. This ensures
optimum air flow through the eggs
 Each six trolley section is controlled independently.
Multi-section controls give Chick Master Avída
Series setters the ability to handle up to 126,720
eggs in one unit both safely and efficiently.
 To take advantage of carbon dioxide control, Avída
Series setters have CO2 control system.

25.  Multi-Stage Roll-In Setters
 Multi-stage setter featuring multi-zone control with a
wide range of capacities giving superior performance
year after year
 Multi-bladed impeller fans mounted on bio-secure plastic
fan boards above the central corridor provide even air
distribution.
 Heating is introduced by electric elements mounted
around the fan assembly. Cooling is achieved by a
controlled flow of cold water through efficient finned
copper coils. There is no need for a compressor since a
small electric pump powers the humidity system and
injects a fine mist into the airflow.

27. HATCHERY CONTROL AND MONITORING
SYSTEMS
 The GeMeric™ Control Upgrade A cost-effective
alternative to a full control system upgrade. The
GeMeric converts your stat-based controls to
probe-based technology without the expense of
replacing your existing control unit.

28. HATCHERY CONTROL AND MONITORING
SYSTEMS
The Genesis™ IV Control System is both easy to
operate and simple to use by following the universal
graphic screens with the touch of your finger. The
touch-screen function allows instant access to all
environmental profiles, alarm settings and other low
level incubator functions

29. HATCHERY CONTROL AND MONITORING
SYSTEMS
 The new mercury-free independent over-
temperature alarm is a "normally active" device that
deactivates when an over temperature condition
occurs.
 Does away with the need to use mercury making a
more environmentally and employee friendly setter
and/or hatcher.

30. HATCHERY CONTROL AND MONITORING
SYSTEMS
 The 2 Zone Cooling Upgrade Kit consists of two
highly efficient copper cooling coils split into
individually controlled sections. The benefits include
better hatchability and significant energy savings

31. HATCHERY CONTROL AND MONITORING
SYSTEMS
 Chick Master's Ventilation Upgrade Kit enhances
your current Chick Master Setting Systems with the
latest technology in humidity and heating and
includes the components to remove copper ducts
for optimal setter hygiene, airflow, and
performance.

32. REFERENCES
 http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1515/hatchin
g-quality-chicks
 http://www.strombergschickens.com/prod_detail_list
/basic-incubators
 http://www.strombergschickens.com/prod_detail_list
/cabinet-incubators
 http://www.chickmaster.com/
 http://www.chickmaster.com/cm_product_upgrades.
html
 http://www.brinsea.com/

33. THANKS