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AuthorPakari A.
AuthorGhani S.
Available date2020-04-16T06:56:46Z
Publication Date2019
Publication NameSolar Energy
ResourceScopus
ISSN0038092X
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.02.006
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/14217
AbstractGreenhouses provide an optimized growth environment for plants. However, providing this environment is energy intensive. In subtropical regions, most of this energy is to cater for the required cooling. The cooling demand is mainly attributed to the entry of excess solar radiation and heat gain through the greenhouse walls. This study proposes a thermally insulated greenhouse that allows the entry of optimum solar radiation levels through negative linear Fresnel lenses located in its roof. The lenses distribute the solar radiation over the plant rows. The performance of the proposed greenhouse in terms of providing the required levels of solar radiation for plant growth and the reduction in cooling load were assessed using ray tracing simulations and cooling load calculations. The results showed that the recommended optimum amount of solar radiation required for tomato growth can be achieved during the hot season inside the proposed greenhouse. In comparison to a conventional greenhouse, the monthly cooling load of the proposed greenhouse was about 80% less. Therefore, the proposed greenhouse can achieve the benefits of a closed greenhouse while overcoming the high cooling demand drawback, in subtropical regions.
SponsorThis work was supported by the Aspire Zone Foundation [award number QUEX-CENG-ASPIRE-11/12-7].
Languageen
PublisherElsevier Ltd
SubjectCooling load
Daily average global radiation
Fresnel lens
Greenhouse
Ray tracing
Tomato
TitleEvaluation of a novel greenhouse design for reduced cooling loads during the hot season in subtropical regions
TypeArticle
Pagination234-242
Volume Number181
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