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In this unit, you will learn about greenhouse cooling systems such as fan-and-pad systems and how to minimize greenhouse cooling costs.
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Greenhouse Cooling Systems
- Introduction
- Summer Cooling Systems
- Passive venting
- Shading Systems
- Fan-and-Pad System
- Positive Pressure Coolers (Swamp Fans)
- Fog Cooling Systems
- Winter Cooling Systems
- Calculating Greenhouse Cooling Requirements for a Standard Fan-and-Pad System
- Determining greenhouse volume and airflow requirement
- Determining fan numbers, sizes and specifications
- Determining pad wall specifications and dimensions
- Determining pump and sump tank specifications and capacities
- Integration and Staging of Cooling Systems
