Tag: air movement

  • Air Movement & Humidity

    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…

  • Greenhouse dehumidification

    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…