Analysing greenhouse ventilation using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Akrami, M; Javadi, A; Hassanein, M; et al.Farmani, R; Tabor, G; Negm, A; Fath, HES
Date: 11 April 2019
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UK Association for Computational Mechanics (UKACM)
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Abstract
Greenhouses (GH) are used to shield the crops from excessive cold or heat. They are used for growing certain
types of cultivations during the year round. The aim of this study is to design a greenhouse using solar-powered
technology to produce a Zero-Liquid-Discharge (ZLD) by using Solar Stills and adding condensers to dehumidify
the ...
Greenhouses (GH) are used to shield the crops from excessive cold or heat. They are used for growing certain
types of cultivations during the year round. The aim of this study is to design a greenhouse using solar-powered
technology to produce a Zero-Liquid-Discharge (ZLD) by using Solar Stills and adding condensers to dehumidify
the excess vapoured water. This allows to have small-scale plants to reduce the cost of water treatment while
increasing its sustainability. Computational fluid dynamics was used to find the best locations for the dehumidifiers
in the GH and design the necessary ventilation. This can help to plan ahead and evaluate the optimal amount of
produced water for different sizes of greenhouse before they are constructed physically.
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Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
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