Abstract
Surface heating of greenhouses is done by applying waste heated water on the outside of the greenhouse at the ridge and allowing this water to flow in a thin layer over the roof and sidewall surfaces. The water is then collected in gutters and returned to its source. The main advantages of this heating system over others for heating greenhouses with waste heat are its low capital costs and the fact that it can utilize wastes at quite low temperatures. This system can make effective use of water at temperatures as low or perhaps lower than the temperature to be maintained in the greenhouse; however, some supplemental greenhouse heating is required under these conditions.
Recommended Citation
Walker, P. N. and Rand, H. J., "Surface Heating Greenhouses with Waste Heat" (1980). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 235, pp. 212-218.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/235
Meeting Name
7th Annual UMR-MEC Conference on Energy (1980: Oct. 14-16, Rolla, MO)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
Energy in Building Design
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1980 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
16 Oct 1980
