PARAMETRIC STUDIES OF A GREENHOUSE FOR SUMMER CONDITIONS

We apply an analytical expression to the plants and enclosed air in a greenhouse for various design parameters and a given climatic conditio n. A numerical method has been used to validate an analytical expressi on for the plant temperature. Our analysis is based on energy-balance equations for different components of the greenhouse. Numerical comput ations have been carried out for a typical summer day in Delhi. The ef fects of parameters such as the rate and duration of ventilation, mova ble insulation, etc, have been studied. Our model may be used to stand ardize a greenhouse for any climatic conditions. (C) 1998 Elsevier Sci ence Ltd, All rights reserved.