Thesis Title The Control of Temperature and Humidity in Plastic Greenhouse

Thesis Credits 12
Candidate Mr. Wanlop Samranbamrung

Supervisor Asst. Prof. Dr. Sirichai Thepa

Degree of Study Master of Engineering

Department Energy Technology

Academic Year 2001

Abstract

This thesis is aim to study the method of controlling teinperature and humidity in

plastic greenhouse by used water fogging spray system. According to the objectives, a 3 x 3 ~ 2m2,

with 30 degree inclined roof covered with clear PVC 1 mm thick, test greenhouse has been

designed and built. Experiments were conducted under the test greenhouse. The test has been

carried on in 2 conditions; ventilating and non - ventilating. The results show that in case of non-
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ventilating the inside temperature is lower in range of 3 C - 6 C while the teinperature of water

is 2 7 O and
~ the reduction of in side temperature can reach ~ O -lloc
C if supplied water is 20°c.

In case of ventilating the temperature reduces from 5 3 . 5 O ~to 2 7 . 5 O ~and the measured relative

humidity is 89.2%. It should be noted that the relative humidity increase 13% at air ventilating
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rate of 1.125 m 1s. Upon comparing the calculation with the test results, the errors remains in

order of 2% for calculated teinperature and 3% in moisture calculation.

Thus it was concluded that water fogging spray method can be used for controlling

the teinperature and humidity in plastic green house. The mathematical model developed in the

study is also considerably usable.

Keywords: Plastic Greenhouse / Fogging Spray System / Mathematical Model