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Air Movement & Humidity
Introduction Continuing the theme of humidity control, this article goes into the detail on the value of air movement with respect to greenhouse humidity. For more information on dehumidification and plant empowerment, see our recent articles on Greenhouse Dehumidification and Plant Empowerment & Dehumidification. Thermodynamics As outlined in our previous articles, plant activity requires water…
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Greenhouse dehumidification
With rising costs of energy and pressure from retailers to reduce carbon emissions, controlled environment horticulture (CEH) has been moving towards even higher efficiency production in glasshouse models. This often comes in the form of ‘closed’ or ‘semi-closed’ designs. These systems minimise air infiltration and attempt to maintain an indoor environment to maximise the effectiveness…
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Exploring energy innovation in the Netherlands
Via the GrowSave project, NFU Energy organised a 3-day Study Tour to the Netherlands in March for UK greenhouse growers. Our focus, of course, was energy – using it more efficiently, sustainably, cost-effectively and learning about new technology and innovation. The Dutch are among the top commercial horticulturalist in the world, with a particular talent…
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Effective use of screens for energy efficiency
Screens are an important element of glasshouse production as they have a key role in how you control the growing environment. Learn how you can use them effectively to help optimise greenhouse energy efficiency. Although adding screens to glasshouses is common practice across protected horticulture., there is often a general attitude of ‘set and forget’…
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Do you have effective air movement
Optimising production methods is one of the aims of many greenhouse growers. Determining what makes an optimal climate for crop quality and production, however, can be challenging, and it’s certainly worth bearing in mind that what feels comfortable to a person may be less than ideal for a crop. Air movement should be seen as…
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What can air movement do for you
Determining what makes an optimal climate for crop quality and production, however, can be challenging, and it’s certainly worth bearing in mind that what feels comfortable to a person may be less than ideal for a crop. Air movement should be seen as a tool to help maintain an active and homogeneous climate – this…
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Techniques for Improving Air Movement
Air movement should be seen as a tool to help maintain an active and homogeneous climate – this can lead to multiple benefits to growers. Optimising production methods is one of the main aims of greenhouse growers. Determining what makes an optimal climate for crop quality and production, however, can be challenging, and it’s certainly…
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Air Movement in Greenhouses – free video training course
Free training course aimed at growers to help you think about air movement within glasshouses and optimise operations. Air Movement (thinkific.com) – click the title to be taken to external website where you can register to access the free course.
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Introduction to air circulation fans in greenhouses
Learn about the different types of air circulation fan plus key aspects of fan energy efficiency, installation cost and payback.
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How to use air movement to create the optimal greenhouse environment
An in-depth look at how air movement affects the greenhouse climate and the crop, how you can generate, measure and manage it effectively, and how to calculate the economic return of using pipe heat and fans.
