Short Summary
Modeling
greenhouse temperature for energy efficient production
J.H. Lieth
99-08
EISG Project Title: Modeling
Greenhouse Temperature for Energy Efficient Production
EISG Grant Number: 99-08
PIER Area: Industrial/Agriculture /Water End-Use Efficiency
Principal Investigator: J. Heinrich Lieth
Contact Information: (530) 752-7189 jhlieth@ucdavis.edu
Organization: University of California, Davis
Grant Amount: $75,000
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of creating models that accurately predict the effect of varying energy-related climate conditions on the growth of different hothouse plants. The models could then be used in computerized controls that allow HVAC systems to operate only when required to optimize plant growth or prevent plant damage.
Proposed Outcomes:
· A dynamic greenhouse energy model that quantifies the efficiency of external energy input under various climatic scenarios.
· Strategies for greenhouse temperature control that create satisfactory crop value with minimal energy cost.
Anticipated Benefits:
· Improve energy efficiency of greenhouse operations by 20%.
· Improve the competitive position of domestic greenhouses that are experiencing increased competition from overseas.