Topics:
Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Recommended Floor Gradient of Abattoir
Recommended floor gradient of abattoir should be:
- 1:50 — Correct Answer
- 1:20
- 1:30
- 1:40
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1:50
For proper drainage, the abattoir building floor should have a gradient of 1:50 (i.e., 2 cm rise per 1 meter of horizontal distance = 2 cm per meter).
Why is Floor Gradient Important?
- Abattoirs generate large quantities of liquid waste: blood, water from cleaning, gut fluids.
- A 1:50 gradient ensures continuous drainage towards floor drains without pooling.
- Pooled water/blood promotes bacterial growth and creates slipping hazards for workers.
Abattoir Design Standards
- Floor gradient: 1:50.
- Long axis direction: East or West.
- Chlorine for sanitation: 130–250 ppm.
- Chilling room humidity: 90%.
- Race length: minimum 10 meters.
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