Sustainable energy development concept requires and maintains multiple linkages among energy production, energy consumption, human well-being, and environmental quality. Greenhouse Engineering: Integrated Energy Management puts forward the concept of integrated energy management and modeling pertinent to greenhouses that will eventually help reduce the load on power grids, demand for fossil fuels and water, and supply CO2 for the greenhouse production. This book helps enhance the competitive position of the global greenhouse industry by introducing economically, environmentally and socially sustainable technologies and management strategies.
Exclusive title on integrated energy management approach for greenhouse designing
Addresses energy for heating concept
Includes case studies from real work greenhouse systems
Incorporates a design/energy management approach
Contains updated material on greenhouse heating with examples and case studies
Aimed at researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of energy systems, mechanical, agriculture, and biosystems engineering.
Preface. Acknowledgments. Author Biography. Introduction. Fundamentals. Greenhouse Structures. Greenhouse Environment. Greenhouse Heating. Greenhouse Ventilation and Cooling. Greenhouse Lighting. Greenhouse Environmental Control Systems. Energy Estimating in Greenhouses. Common Fuels, Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources. Energy Conservation and Environtmental Considerations. Index.
