ISHS Acta Horticulturae 257: Energy Conservation and Solar Energy Utilization in Horticultural Engineering
ENERGY EFFICIENT SUB-TROPICAL GREENHOUSES WITH CARBON DIOXIDE ENRICHMENT |
| Authors: | Brian J. Hesse, M. E. McKay |
| Abstract:
A system for greenhouse temperature control to make carbon dioxide enrichment of greenhouse atmospheres in sub-tropical climates practical is proposed. The system which incorporates a rockpile thermal energy storage for both cooling and heating the greenhouse is expected to result in a reduction in greenhouse area and energy input required for the production of a given quantity of greenhouse crops. Design concepts are presented and the performance of the system in a hypothetical greenhouse is predicted. The next stage is to evaluate these design concepts and establish the actual performance under controlled conditions in an experimental greenhouse. | |
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