Applied Component

•A greenhouse is ventilated for either reducing the very high greenhouse air temperatures or for replenishing carbon dioxide supply or moderating the relative humidity in the greenhouse.

An east–west-oriented freestanding

greenhouse maintains better winter light level as

compared to a north–south-oriented greenhouse

frame - metallic greenhouse frame is designed for a service

period of 15–25 years

glazing material - glazing materials

have a life span of 2–20 years.

control/

monitoring equipment - Control and monitoring

equipment normally wear out in 5–10

years.

Water Film

on the Greenhouse Cover

Evaporative Cooling

Fan and Pad System

High-Pressure Mist System

Design of energy-efficient greenhouse with passive solar heating components.

Design of active heating systems based on renewable energy sources such as solar and biogas

Design of an active heating system based on

conventional fuels.

While the conventional fuel-based heating systems are many and dependable, the other two categories of efforts are still evolving.

Sensors are important in monitoring, data collection, and high-speed computing systems, and based on data different control activities can be carried out.